Competition to succeed Thompson-Robinson starts for UCLA QBs
April 12, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Chip Kelly had only two choices for his starting quarterback during his first season at UCLA.
He will have a variety of options this time as the Bruins have their first quarterback battle in five years.
Kent State extends Senderoff contract through 2028-29
April 5, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance, Kent State extended coach Rob Senderoff's contract by three years Wednesday, keeping him through the 2028-29 season.
The 49-year-old coach has guided the Golden Flashes since 2011 and is 247-147 — the winningest coach in school history.
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past Kent State in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis made staying up late worthwhile for Indiana fans.
The All-American did it all with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five blocked shots and five assists as Indiana defeated 13th-seed Kent State 71-60 Friday night to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.
Miller has No. 3 seed Xavier back in March Madness spotlight
March 16, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — When coach Sean Miller returned to Xavier, he made one thing clear to his players: He didn’t have any patience for losing.
Rebuilding never entered his vocabulary.
In just his second season back at the helm, Miller has restored Xavier’s status as a national power heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Carry scores 26, Kent State tops Toledo to win MAC tourney
March 12, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The pain from last year's championship loss, and the unusual circumstances surrounding it, stuck with Kent State's players, gnawed at them.
Kent State beats rival Akron 79-73 in gritty MAC semifinal
March 11, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Miryne Thomas scored 24 points and Sincere Carry added 21 as Kent State beat rival Akron 79-73 in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday night to set up a matchup against top-seeded Toledo.
Castaneda’s 31 leads Akron over Buffalo in MAC quarterfinals
March 10, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 31 points and Enrique Freeman added 19, leading Akron to a 101-77 win over Buffalo in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Thursday night.
Kent State defeats Northern Illinois in MAC quarterfinals
March 9, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Malique Jacobs had 19 points in Kent State's 76-57 win against Northern Illinois on Thursday night in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Jacobs also contributed three steals for the Golden Flashes (26-6).
Carry and Kent State earn 89-84 OT win over Akron
March 4, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 35 points, including 11 in the overtime, as Kent State took down Akron 89-84 on Friday night.
Carry was 9 of 18 shooting, including 3 for 6 from distance, and went 14 for 15 from the line for the Golden Flashes (25-6, 15-3 Mid-American Conference).
Carry scores 23 as Kent State knocks off Ohio 82-75
March 1, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 23 points as Kent State beat Ohio 82-75 on Tuesday night.
Carry added five rebounds and three steals for the Golden Flashes (24-6, 14-3 Mid-American Conference).
Kent State defeats Bowling Green 79-69
February 26, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Malique Jacobs' 19 points helped Kent State defeat Bowling Green 79-69 on Saturday night.
Jacobs had six rebounds and five assists for the Golden Flashes (23-6, 13-3 Mid-American Conference).
Ball State defeats Kent State 82-70
February 22, 2023 GMTMUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Jaylin Sellers scored 20 points to help Ball State defeat Kent State 82-70 on Tuesday night.
Sellers was 7 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Cardinals (20-8, 11-4 Mid-American Conference).
Carry sparks Kent State past Eastern Michigan, 81-54
February 18, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry's 17 points helped Kent State defeat Eastern Michigan 81-54 on Friday night.
Carry had six assists for the Golden Flashes (22-5, 12-2 Mid-American Conference). Malique Jacobs added 13 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line, and he also had five rebounds and three steals.
Davis’ 21 lead Kent State past Western Michigan 82-58
February 15, 2023 GMTKALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — VonCameron Davis scored 21 points as Kent State beat Western Michigan 82-58 on Tuesday night.
Davis added five rebounds for the Golden Flashes (21-5, 11-2 Mid-American Conference).
Thomas’ 19 help Kent State knock off Buffalo 72-65
February 11, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Miryne Thomas had 19 points and Kent State beat Buffalo 72-65 on Friday night.
Thomas was 7 of 13 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) for the Golden Flashes (20-5, 10-2 Mid-American Conference).
Jacobs scores 17 as Kent St. knocks off Bowling Green 87-64
February 8, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Malique Jacobs scored 17 points as Kent State beat Bowling Green 87-64 on Tuesday night.
Jacobs also had six rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals for the Golden Flashes (19-5, 9-2 Mid-American Conference).
Castaneda’s 24 lead Akron past Kent State 67-55
February 4, 2023 GMTAKRON, Ohio (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 24 points as Akron beat Kent State 67-55 on Friday.
Castaneda shot 6 for 14 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free throw line for the Zips (17-6, 9-1 Mid-American Conference).
Payton’s 18 lead Kent State past Central Michigan 81-69
February 1, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Chris Payton scored 18 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 81-69 on Tuesday night.
Payton had 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Golden Flashes (18-4, 8-1 Mid-American Conference).
Carry scores 24 to propel Kent State past Buffalo 74-68
January 28, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 24 points and Kent State turned back Buffalo 74-68 on Friday night.
Carry added seven assists for the Golden Flashes (17-4, 7-1 Mid-American Conference).
Coit scores 32, Northern Illinois knocks off Kent St. 86-76
January 25, 2023 GMTDEKALB, Ill. (AP) — David Coit scored 32 points as Northern Illinois beat Kent State 86-76 on Tuesday night.
Coit had six assists for the Huskies (8-12, 4-3 Mid-American Conference). Darweshi Hunter scored 14 points, going 5 of 7 (4 for 5 from distance).
Carry’s 18 lead Kent State over Ball State 86-65
January 21, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry had 18 points and Kent State beat Ball State 86-65 on Friday night.
Carry was 6 of 15 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Golden Flashes (16-3, 6-0 Mid-American Conference).
Carry has 14 as Kent State beats Eastern Michigan 77-63
January 18, 2023 GMTYPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 14 points as Kent State beat Eastern Michigan 77-63 on Tuesday night.
Carry had five assists for the Golden Flashes (15-3, 5-0 Mid-American Conference).
Kent State wins 70-65 over Ohio
January 14, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Miryne Thomas scored 17 points to help Kent State defeat Ohio 70-65 on Friday night.
Thomas also contributed nine rebounds and four steals for the Golden Flashes (14-3, 4-0 Mid-American Conference).
Thomas scores 22, Kent State beats Toledo 75-63
January 11, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Miryne Thomas had 22 points and Kent State beat Toledo 75-63 on Tuesday night.
Thomas added 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Flashes (13-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference).
Carry’s 31 lead Kent State over Miami (OH) 69-66
January 7, 2023 GMTOXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry's 31 points led Kent State past Miami (OH) 69-66 on Saturday night for its sixth-straight win.
Carry was 12 of 21 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Golden Flashes (12-3).
Kent State knocks off Western Michigan 80-72 in a MAC opener
January 4, 2023 GMTKENT, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Sullinger led Kent State past Western Michigan on Tuesday night with 18 points off of the bench in an 80-72 victory in a Mid-American Conference opener.
Sullinger shot 6 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Golden Flashes (11-3).
Jacobs’ 18 help Kent State down Cleveland State 67-58
December 10, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Malique Jacobs had 18 points in Kent State's 67-58 victory against Cleveland State on Saturday.
Jacobs added seven rebounds and three steals for the Golden Flashes (7-3). Sincere Carry added 16 points while going 5 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from distance, and 5 for 5 from the line, and he also had six assists.