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Softball splits rivalry series with Akron

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

The Kent State softball team (24-9, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) ended a home Friday doubleheader with a split against MAC rival University of Akron (14-18, 2-5 MAC).After dropping the first game 2-1 in...

Chris Ortiz lays on the court after failing to get the final shot off in time at the quarter-final MAC Tournament game against the University of Akron on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Quicken Loans Arena. The Flashes lost to the Zips 53-51.

Men’s basketball team looks ahead after Zips end KSU’s season

Stephen Means II March 15, 2015

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end last Thursday night as Akron defeated the Flashes 53-51 in quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament.The Flashes finished...

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,...

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.

Buffalo spoils senior day for women’s basketball

Quentin Smith March 8, 2015

Senior Day did not go as planned for the Kent State women’s basketball team as the Buffalo Bulls ousted the Flashes, 68-58, on Saturday.The Flashes (5-24, 3-15 Mid-American Conference) started from behind...

Kent State defense awaits the outcome of a shot taken by the Bulls in their losing game against Buffalo, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in the M.A.C.C. The final score was 78-69.

Men’s basketball falls to Buffalo at home

Stephen Means II March 1, 2015

Kent State’s (19-10, 10-6 Mid-American Conference) final four regular season games may affect where they will be seeded in the MAC tournament, and as of now, are scheduled against three of the top teams...

Kent State forward Montia Johnson steals the ball from Miami of Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 23 2014, in the M.A.C.C. Kent State won, 67-51.

Kent State women’s basketball drops close game against Miami

Quentin Smith March 1, 2015

After suffering a loss to Miami University earlier this season, the Kent State women's basketball team was seeking for revenge on Saturday.Unfortunately, the RedHawks proved to be too much to handle in...

Kent States 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 25, 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 sophomore Devin Monroe (left) leaves the blocks for the 60-meter dash at the Track and Field Invitational in the Kent State University Field House on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Monroe placed second in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.95 seconds.

Track and field team finishes first in several events at Kent State Tune-Up

Andrew Bugel February 22, 2015

With one last trial before the Mid-American Conference tournament, Kent State track and field proved how dangerous the team could be at the Kent State Tune-Up event on Saturday, Feb. 21.In one of the biggest...

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...

Flashes take down Toledo in extra time

Stephen Means II February 14, 2015

With the Kent State and Toledo men’s basketball teams tied at 67, Toledo (16-9, 8-4 Mid-American Conference) freshman guard Stuckey Mosley had a chance to win the game at the free-throw line.Instead,...

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,...

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