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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Team huddle before the mens basketball game on Nov. 30, 2023 kicked off.

Men’s basketball deploys new starting lineup, taking down Shawnee State

Matt Franos, Reporter December 1, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team deployed a convoy of players as 12 Flashes played more than ten minutes, defeating Shawnee State, 103-61. The Flashes bounced back after a tough 84-78 home loss to...

Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger dives between Charleston forward Frankie Policelli (left) and guard Reyne Smith to gain possession of a loose ball during their game on Nov. 26, 2023.

‘We have to play better’: Men’s basketball struggles late against Charleston

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball has allowed opponents to score more than 80 points once this season.  On Sunday, the Flashes (4-3) lost to the College of Charleston (3-3) 84-78. “They made a ton of...

Kent basketball team players celebrate as they pull further ahead of Fresno State during the game on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball dominates in opening game at Paradise Jam

Matt Franos, Reporter November 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands and dominated on its way to victory in an opening-round 100-62 win over Hampton (1-3). “It was a great game for us — guys shot the...

Graduate student Chris Payton Jr. hangs from the hoop after scoring a slam dunk during the game against Fresno State on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball bounces back, defeating Fresno State

Matt Franos, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State men's basketball finished a three-game homestand Saturday by defeating Fresno State 79-69 inside the M.A.C.C. The Flashes improved to 2-1 on the year, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-1.  Kent...

The Kent State men’s basketball team link arms with 1.2 seconds left in the second half on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s basketball falls in thriller, ending home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter November 10, 2023

Kent State’s basketball team lost its 23-game home win streak Thursday after losing 113-108 to James Madison University in double overtime.  The last time the Flashes allowed 100 points in a game...

Kent State plays Malone in the first home game of the 2023 basketball season on Nov. 6, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball to victory

Matt Franos, Reporter November 7, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team opened the season with a 79-58 home win against Malone University on Monday.  “Our execution has to get better, attention to detail on some things need to get...

The Kent State Men’s basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Tournament Championship against UT March on 11, 2023.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to defend MAC title

Matt Franos, Reporter October 30, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team knows it will have a target on its back this season, after posting a 28-7 record, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament...

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff gives enthusiastic direction to the players on the court during the game against Portland University.

Basketball’s Senderoff inks extension – Jacobs declares for NBA draft

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 5, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball announced Wednesday that coach Rob Senderoff agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.  Senderoff has been a part of the basketball program for 15 seasons...

Sincere Carry (center right) attempts to get a 2-point-shot past three Indiana defenders at Kent States March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 17.

‘We weren’t at our best’: Men’s basketball season ends with loss to Indiana

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 18, 2023

All season Kent State men’s basketball team has found success in creating turnovers and scoring points off of them.  The Flashes (28-7) came into Friday's first round of the NCAA Tournament, averaging...

The Kent State mens basketball team reacts to their seeding in the NCAA Tournament at Water St. Tavern in Kent, Ohio, Sunday. Kent State played UCLA as a 14 seed in the South region in 2017.

Men’s basketball gets back to dancing – six years later

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 16, 2023

After six years, the Kent State men’s basketball team is back in the NCAA tournament. Assistant coach Jon Fleming and graduate student Kevin Zabo went from being players to now working under coach...

Mens basketball coach Rob Senderoff smiles at the gathered crowd as he heads down to the buses from the MAAC as the team heads to New York for the NCAA tournament March 15, 2023.

‘Send(er)-off’ to the dance: Men’s basketball heads to March Madness tournament

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor March 15, 2023

A crowd of around 40 fans waited for the men’s basketball team – now Mid-American Conference champions – to head to the bus departing for the NCAA March Madness tournament Wednesday. People surrounded...

The Kent State Men’s basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Tournament Championship against UT March on 11, 2023.

‘We’re not done’: Men’s basketball headed to NCAA tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 12, 2023

Last season, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost in the championship game of the Mid-American Conference tournament 75-55 to Akron.  Saturday, the Flashes (28-6) defeated top-seeded Toledo...

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