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Sophomore Cian Medley breaks away from a screen in the game against Niagara on Nov. 21, 2024.

How did the trip to Canada go for men’s basketball?

Andrew Gold, Reporter December 3, 2024

From Nov. 28-30, the Kent State men’s basketball team participated in Western Slam, an in-season basketball tournament hosted by the city of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. Joining the Flashes in the...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

Canadian event sees men’s basketball take two of three

Andrew Gold, Reporter December 2, 2024

Through tough defense, the Kent State men’s basketball team held each of its three opponents under 40% shooting, taking home two wins in the Western Slam tournament held in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The...

Kent State Forward Anthony Morales shots a three point shot over a Niagara defender on Nov. 21, 2024.

Men’s basketball uses depth, defense in big wire-to-wire win to start 4-1

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 24, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team had an impressive 33 points off its bench Saturday and never trailed in its 68-52 road win over the Cleveland State Vikings.  In its previous win against Niagara,...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

Closed it out: Men’s basketball gets out to big lead, hangs on with clutch foul shooting

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 23, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team shot an impressive 19-22 (86%) from the free throw line, helping it withstand a furious run from the Niagara Purple Eagles, winning 76-73 Thursday at the M.A.C. Center. In...

The men's basketball season is underway after a home game against Miami-Hamilton Nov. 8, 2024.

‘There were a lot of positives’: Men’s basketball defeated on the road by fifth-ranked Auburn

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 14, 2024

Senior guard Jalen Sullinger and senior forward VonCameron Davis each had their season-high in points at 16 and 19, respectively, but it wasn’t enough in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 79-56...

Cian Medley is on defense against Miami-Hamilton Nov. 8, 2024.

Full-team effort: Every active Flash scores in men’s basketball’s home-opener rout

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 9, 2024

Senior center Cli’Ron Hornbeak had a career-high 18 points, and redshirt sophomore forward Magnus Entenmann tallied a career-high five blocks to shine in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 98-53...

Kent State then-redshirt junior VonCameron Davis looks to pass the ball off to then-junior Jalen Sullinger as he makes a breakaway in the championship game against Akron at the MAC Men's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Found a way: Flashes use free throws, clutch three-pointer to power through first game of season

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 5, 2024

Senior forward VonCameron Davis had 17 points and sank 13 free throws in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 70-66 road victory over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Tuesday...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to take MAC title back using depth and physicality

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 4, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team enters the 2024-25 campaign a hungry team, and with an emphasis on daily improvement, eyes another year of great basketball for the program. “The guys are excited...

Members of the men's basketball team serve food at the Coaches vs. Cancer event Sept. 11, 2024.

Men’s basketball all in for fight against cancer; visits American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge

Andrew Gold, Reporter October 1, 2024

To show support for cancer patients, their caregivers and the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer, the Kent State men’s basketball team visited the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Men’s basketball comes up short in MAC championship

Matt Franos, Reporter March 17, 2024

After a remarkable run as the No. 8 seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Kent State could not win the championship game, losing to Akron, 62-61. “What a horrible, tough way to lose; I feel...

The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates their win with the cheering crowd on March 15, 2024.

Men’s basketball advances to third consecutive MAC championship game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

For the third straight season, Kent State men’s basketball will compete in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.  Guards Giovanni Santiago and Jalen Sullinger combined for 11 shots...

From left, redshirt sophomore guard Julius Rollins, redshirt junior forward VonCameron Davis, junior center Cli'Ron Hornbeak and freshman forward Donovan Hunter celebrate their lead going into a late game timeout on March 14, 2024.

VonCameron Davis leads men’s basketball past top seed Toledo in MAC Tournament

Matt Franos, Reporter March 14, 2024

Kent State men's basketball pulled off the biggest upset possible in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament. The No. 8 seed Flashes defeated No. 1 seed Toledo, 67-59. “What a great win for us,...

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