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Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence and senior guard Devareaux Manley carry senior guard Kris Brewer around the M.A.C. Center on their shoulders after he scored the game-winning layup with one second remaining against rival University of Akron, 79-77. With the win, Kent State guaranteed itself the No. 3 seed in the MAC Tournament and a share of the regular season title as MAC East Division champions.

Manley, Brewer, Jackson tell fans, league to ‘call my phone’

Richard Mulhall March 11, 2015

Whenever the senior trio of Devareaux Manley, Derek Jackson and Kris Brewer are draining threes and dropping dimes, the only thing left to do is pick up the phone, bring it to their ear and “call my...

Senior forward Monita Johnson takes a shot during the first half of the game against the University of Buffalo at the M.A.C Center on March 7, 2015. The team lost to Buffalo 68 to 58 in their last game of the season to end with an overall record of 5-24.

Women’s basketball ends season with MAC Tournament loss

Quentin Smith March 9, 2015

The 2014-15 season has come to an end for the Kent State women’s basketball team after an early first round exit in the MAC Tournament versus Eastern Michigan, 70-52.The Flashes (5-25, 3-15 MAC) had...

Kent State University Senior Caleb Marsh tries to pin Northern Illinois Universitys Trace Engelkes during Kents final home match of the season in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb.13, 2015. March won 10-4 over Engelkes and the Flashes won 27-6 bringin their record to 8-12 overall.

Miller wins third MAC title as Kent State finishes fourth

Zac Sommer March 8, 2015

Junior Ian Miller won his third consecutive Mid-American Conference title as the Flashes placed fourth overall in the MAC Championships Sunday.“I just kept my composure and didn’t get frustrated,”...

Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence holds celebrates with teamates after the Kent Beat Akron 79-77 to win the MAC East in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, March 6, 2015. Senior guard Kris Brewer scored a layup with one second left in the game and chaos ensued as the bench and crowd rushed the court in celebration.

Men’s basketball enters MAC tournament with share of title

Richard Mulhall March 8, 2015

Back in late October, the Kent State men’s basketball team was selected to place third in the Mid-American Conference East Division, as voted on by the coaches.Often feeling like they’ve been disrespected,...

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Tayala sets MAC Indoor Championship record on opening day

Andrew Bugel March 1, 2015

Winning multiple events in the weight throw this season, junior Matthias Tayala went into day one of the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships looking to continue his strong performance.He...

Kent State's Chris Ortiz attempts to make a basket but is blocked by the defense during the first half of the game against Miami University on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ortiz pulled the Flashes ahead during the last 43 seconds of the game with a dunk that brought the score 61-60 securing the win for Kent State.

Flashes men’s basketball falls to Miami in overtime

Stephen Means II February 24, 2015

Kent State (19-9, 10-5 Mid-American Conference) held a 19-point lead with a little less than eight minutes left in the second half, but from there, it was all Miami (12-16, 7-8 MAC).Miami outscored the...

Kent State University freshman forward Jordan Korinek tries to hold on to the ball against Northern Illinois Universitys senior Jenna Thorp in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2015. The Flash won 54-52 snapping an 8 game losing streak and bringing their record to 4-19.

Women’s basketball picks up win, season sweep of Bowling Green

Quentin Smith February 22, 2015

Kent State women's basketball team avenged a heartbreaking loss to the University at Buffalo from tWednesday when the Flashes took down Bowling Green on Saturday, 62-58.The win gives the team their first...

Kent State Forward junior Gary Akbar makes a layup against Ball State Michigan. Kent State defeated Ball State at the M.A.C. Center 58-53 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.

Role players step up in win against Ball State

Stephen Means II February 18, 2015

Box ScoreKent State is now tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference after beating Ball State (7-16, 2-11 MAC) 58-53.The Flashes (18-8, 9-4 MAC) played their fifth straight game without redshirt...

Redshirt senior Derek Jackson takes a second to recover as the Miami RedHawks get ready for another play Saturday, Feb. 7. The Flashes went on to win against Miami in the final 30 seconds of the game, 61-60.

A different drive to win

Richie Mulhall February 18, 2015

Around this time last year, the Kent State men’s basketball team was struggling to keep its head above water.After roaring out of the gates to a sizzling 9-2 start, the Flashes went cold through the...

Kent State softball outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick steals third base in first game against Toledo in a double-header Friday, April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Softball proves to be inconsistent winners on opening weekend

Jimmy Miller February 16, 2015

Over the course of a six-game weekend in San Diego, Kent State managed to turn a series of unpolished performances into a 4-2 record in the first week of the season.After an eight-inning affair Friday...

Kent State redshirt senior center CiCi Shannon lands on top of a Miami defender after missing a rebound in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. The Flashes were down by just 6 points at the half, but fell flat during the second half and fell to RedHawks 69-53, dropping their record to 3-19.

Women’s basketball unable to come away with win

Quentin Smith February 11, 2015

Box ScoreEntering Wednesday night’s game featuring Kent State and Miami, both teams were on losing streaks and desperately seeking a win.The Flashes (3-19, 1-10 Mid-American Conference) started out hot,...

Senior guard Devareaux Manley celebrates Kent States 61-60 thrilling win over Miami with teamate Chris Ortiz in the M.A.C. Center, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Ortiz threw down a dunk for the win with 42 seconds left, bringing Kents record to 16-7 overall and 7-3 in the MAC East division, a dead tie for first place with rivals Akron University.

Men’s basketball team bounces back from two-game skid

Stephen Means II February 8, 2015

Some fans would not have expected Saturday night’s matchup between Kent State (16-7, 7-3 Mid-American Conference) and Miami University (8-15, 3-7 MAC) to be any type of thriller, but that’s exactly...

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