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Freshman Katie Shumate (14) looks for teammates during first half of game on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State University lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Kent State’s rough second half leads to road loss against Ohio University

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 8, 2020

The shots simply did not fall for Kent State’s women’s basketball team in its 63-57 loss to the Mid-American Conference East Division leader, Ohio University.“We should have won this game,” coach...

Flashes set to take on MAC favorite Ohio University

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 6, 2020

Kent State’s women’s basketball team will hit the road to take on Mid-American Conference East Division leader Ohio University at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Athens.“Our biggest challenge would probably...

Redshirt Senior Megan Carter (31) passes ball around opponent to Sophomore Mariah Modkins (5) during first quarter on Wed. Feb. 5, 2020. Kent State University won 61-47 against Bowling Green State University.

Kent State holds Bowling Green under 50 points

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 5, 2020

Kent State’s women’s basketball team held Bowling Green, the second-best shooting team in the Mid-American Conference, to just over 31 percent in its 61-47 win Wednesday. The Falcons had been averaging...

Freshman guard Katie Shumate (14) goes for a layup during the women's basketball game on Jan. 29, 2020. Kent State University won against Ball State University 69-68. 

Carter scores game winner in first start back from mono

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 29, 2020

With 10 seconds to go against Ball State Wednesday night, redshirt senior guard Megan Carter grabbed a loose ball, crossed behind her defender and drove toward the basket. She trickled the ball over the...

Redshirt senior Megan Carter (31) is guarded by an opposing team member during first half action on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Women’s basketball snaps three game win streak against Buffalo

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 25, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball gained the lead with 9:29 left in the second quarter and kept it until 8:12 left in the fourth quarter. The Flashes slowly watched their lead diminish against the University...

Junior Megan Carter dribbles during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Ohio University on Feb. 23 2019. Kent State lost, 69-67.

Thall’s career-high not enough against Ohio

Gina Butkovich February 24, 2019

In the end, it was another comeback attempt that fell short.Megan Carter’s potential game-tying shot was blocked with two seconds left as Kent State fell to Ohio University 69-67 on Saturday. It was...

Freshman guard Mariah Modkins brings the ball up during the second half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-76. 

Young Flashes use bye week to prepare for key matchup against Akron

Gina Butkovich January 31, 2019

Kent State freshman guards Asiah Dingle and Mariah Modkins are currently experiencing the longest losing streak of their collegiate careers.The Flashes are on a four-game skid, with their most recent loss...

Freshman guard Hannah Young dribbles during the first half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-78. 

Poole’s career-high leads Flashes to statement win against NIU

Henry Palattella January 9, 2019

After Kent State’s 92-38 drubbing of Clarion on Dec. 31, Kent State women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey praised the state of the Mid-American Conference, calling his first three years in the conference...

Coach Todd Starkey argues with the referees about calls he believes his players are not getting during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Modkins, defense earn Starkey his 200th win

Ian Kreider November 20, 2018

200 wins.A feat that coach Todd Starkey has now eclipsed.“To be honest with you I had forgotten about it,” Starkey said. “It makes me think about all of the players I’ve coached over the years....

The Kent State athletic department's state-of-the-art cryotherapy chamber. The $50,000 device is being used to help student-athletes recover from minor bumps, bruises and soreness after competitions and practices. 

‘Like something out of a spaceship’: Kent State athletes use cryotherapy for recovery

Cameron Hoover February 4, 2018

Jordan Korinek and the Kent State women’s basketball team needed a quick and simple way to recover after a grueling road trip at the Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, which saw the Flashes play three games...

Flashes falter despite Thames’ career-high

Ian Kreider February 3, 2018

Kent State’s (11-12, 4-7) struggles started at the beginning of their Saturday matchup against Northern Illinois (11-11, 3-8).The Flashes shot just 6-for-19 from the field in the first quarter. Defensively...

Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Women’s basketball loses despite strong defensive performance

Scott Lendak December 10, 2017

Coming into Saturday's matchup against the Kent State women's basketball team, Michigan senior guard Katelynn Flaherty was the sixth best scorer in the country, averaging just over 23 points per game. Kent...

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