Category: Men’s Basketball
GFR Reflection: Flashes grind out two wins at Western Slam
The Kent State men’s basketball team spent last week at the Western Slam in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The event was considered to be the top mid-major MTE in the country with the Flashes alongside Towson, UC Irvine and Kennesaw State. In the latest CollegeInsider.com mid-major top 25 released Monday, the UC Irvine Anteaters at 8-0,…
KSU heads to Western Slam in Canada
The Kent State men’s basketball team heads to Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to participate in the Western Slam this Thursday-Saturday. The Flashes will spend Thanksgiving together while participating in what shapes up to be a telling week of basketball with great, mid-major competition. Towson, UC Irvine and Kennessaw State come in at a combined 14-3 on…
Flashes hold off Purple Eagles
Kent State was able to hold off Niagara Thursday night for a 76-73 win at the MAC Center. The Golden Flashes had a 20 point lead in the first half before watching it dwindle away in the second half. Morgan Safford, nursing a lower body ailment, was able to gut out 27 minutes and lead…
Flashes return to host Niagara
The Kent State men’s basketball returns to action Thursday night hosting Niagara after an eight-day hiatus, after falling at Auburn last Wednesday. It was the first loss for the Flashes after starting the season with wins over Louisiana and Miami Hamilton. The Flashes hopefully used the eight-day break to gear up for an intense stretch…
Flashes fall at Auburn
Kent State battled back, played tough and played as hard as they could last night at Auburn, but fell 79-56 to the #5 ranked team in the country. The win marked Auburn’s 56th consecutive non-conference home win, in what was the 57th straight sellout at Neville Arena which holds 9,121. Early on it looked like…
Flashes with great opportunity at Auburn
Kent State heads to Auburn Wednesday night to play the Tigers with a tip time of 8pm Eastern. The game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus as well as ESPN+. The Tigers are coming off an impressive 74-69 win against Houston Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, essentially a road game for…
Kent State’s bigs continuing to improve and produce
Kent State redshirt sophomore post Magnus Entenmann continues to improve and be a presence for Rob Senderoff and the Golden Flashes. Entenmann was pressed into action last year due to several injuries KSU suffered in the front court. His contribution was very impactful and he helped KSU win games down the stretch. In the MAC…
Flashes host Miami Hamilton for home opener
The Kent State men’s basketball team (1-0) returns to the MAC Center Friday night as they welcome in Miami Hamilton for their 2024-2025 home opener. The Flashes are coming off a tough 70-66 win at Louisiana Monday as part of the MAC/Sun Belt Challenge. Von Davis led the group with 17 points, while Morgan Safford…
Blue and Gold Collective hosting postgame at Lake House Kitchen & Bar
Following Kent State’s home opener on Friday against Miami Hamilton, fans will have a chance to visit, chat and interact with Kent State Head Coach Rob Senderoff. The Blue and Gold Collective and The Lake House Kitchen and Bar will host a post-game party, located at 7508 OH-43 in Kent. It’s one of several exciting…
Flashes gut out road win in Louisiana
Kent State was able to gut out a big road win at Louisiana Monday night 70-66 in the season opener, and in the opener of the MAC/Sun Belt Challenge. The Flashes fell down 10-0 to start the game, but kept defending, eventually made big plays offensively, and imposed their physicality and will to start with…
Sullinger’s status still unclear
Kent State Head Coach Rob Senderoff went on the record this weekend with the Akron Beacon Journal to discuss the plans for guard Jalen Sullinger this season. Sullinger entered the transfer portal after the season, and enrolled at Furman and went through summer sessions with the Paladins. In August, Sullinger reenrolled with the Golden Flashes.…
Flashes look to display improved depth this season
The 2023-2024 season is in the past for the Kent State Golden Flashes. But looking back on it, a lot of guys played a lot of different roles for Rob Senderoff’s team. Many of those guys have either graduated or transferred. Several of them return. Due to injuries, inconsistent play, and at times a lack…
Flashes look to push and share the ball in 2024-2025
Kent State opens the season this Monday at Louisiana as part of the MAC/Sun Belt Challenge. Offensively, the Flashes will look to get back to their identity, to use their defense to create offense and to push in transition for easy baskets. They will look to share the ball, make simple plays and pound the…
Flashes to take I-95 this year
The date was November 12. 2021. The Kent State men’s basketball team was opening their season at the Cintas Center, taking on the tradition rich Xavier Musketeers. Kent State senior forward, and sophomore at the time, Von Cameron Davis played one minute and twenty five seconds in the game. He played eight seconds in the…
Golden Flashes will need to return to defensive mindset in 24-25
Kent State was picked to finish third in the Mid-American Conference on Tuesday as the MAC preseason poll was released. Most publications have the Golden Flashes finishing in the top four in the league, like they have been so often under Head Coach Rob Senderoff. Last season, Kent State limped to an eighth place finish…