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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Men’s basketball secures MAC championship defeating Toledo

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Toledo 93-78 to win its seventh Mid-American Conference championship. This is coach Rob Senderoff’s second championship. The last MAC title for Kent...

Jalen Sullinger celebrates after landing a crucial 3-point-shot at the MAC Mens Basketball tournament semifinals March 10.

Men’s basketball defeats Akron advancing to MAC championship

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 11, 2023

Last season, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost 75-55 to Akron in the Mid-American Conference tournament championship. Friday, the Flashes defeated the Zips in the semifinals 79-73, advancing...

Men’s basketball advances to MAC championship after defeating TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Akron 76-69 in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament.  The Flashes will now play No. 1 seed Toledo in the championship game.  Kent...

Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois advancing to tournament semifinals

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 9, 2023

On Jan. 24, the Kent State men’s basketball team gave up a season-high 86 points to Northern Illinois.  Thursday, the Flashes (26-6) held the Huskies (13-19) to a season-low 18 points in the first...

Kent State redshirt senior Malique Jacobs darts around Central Michigan University freshman Max Majerle during the game against Central Michigan University on Jan. 31, 2023.

Preview: Men’s Basketball team matches up with Northern Illinois in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel and March 8, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team will play No. 7 seed Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference quarterfinals at 4 p.m. Thursday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  This is the second matchup...

Redshirt senior guard Sincere Carry scores a point against the Akron Zips while Trendon Hankerson attempts to block him.

‘I wasn’t going to lose tonight’: Carry’s season-high pushes men’s basketball past school down the road

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 4, 2023

With four seconds left in regulation, the Kent State men’s basketball team led 72-69. Akron guard Xavier Castaneda attempted a game-tying 3-pointer when he was fouled by redshirt senior Malique Jacobs...

The Kent State mens basketball team celebrates as the game enters its final seconds with the Flashes in the lead Feb. 28, 2023. The Flashes would win the game against Ohio University 82-75.

Men’s basketball overpowers Ohio in second half

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 1, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team relied on its second-half defense in a comeback win Tuesday night against Ohio. After allowing eight 3-pointers in the first half, Kent State limited the Bobcats...

‘We got back to our identity’: Strong second half propels men’s basketball

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 26, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team has allowed the lowest field goal percentage (39.9%) in the Mid-American Conference this season. Saturday, KSU’s defense limited Bowling Green to 37.1% shooting...

Men’s basketball surrenders 50 second half points in loss

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Kent State’s men’s basketball team surrendered 50 second-half points in a 82-70 loss to Ball State Tuesday. Kent State (22-6) moved down second place in the Mid-American Conference at 12-3. Toledo...

Kent State starting five, red-shirt senior Malique Jacobs, Sincere Carry, Miryne Thomas, sophomore CliRon Hornbeak and red-shirt sophomore VonCameron Davis (left to right) getting ready for the game against Eastern Michigan on February 17, 2023.

‘That’s when we’re at our best’: Men’s basketball silences Eastern Michigan offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team has allowed the fewest points (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference this season.  Friday, the KSU defense limited Eastern Michigan to its second-fewest points on...

Strong first half pushes men’s basketball past Western Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 15, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team is ranked first in points allowed (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference. Tuesday, when the Flashes traveled to Michigan, allowed a season-low 58 points against conference...

Defense shines as men’s basketball records 20th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team leads the Mid-American Conference in turnovers, forcing 11.3 turnovers per game. Friday, when the Flashes traveled to Buffalo, they forced 21 turnovers and defeated...

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