Odds updated Wednesday at 1:28 PM ET. Their record is 25. Seas. In addition, they have five NCAA tournament appearances, the most recent being in 2002, and one WNIT appearance. Assisted by Clare Kelly. In addition, the rear of the facility features heated stalls which allow team members to access the driving range even during the winter months to provide year-round training for both the men's and women's teams. David Dermer Pause 21 Dionna Gray Class Sophomore Position G Hometown Huntington, W.Va. Prev School Huntington High School Huntington Bio Related Stats Historical Biography PRIOR TO KENT STATE Earned Gatorade West Virginia Player of the Year in 2022 Also earned MSAC Player of the Year, first team all-state and all-conference honors / March 11, 2023 MAC Women's Basketball Tournament Run Ends in Semifinals Women's Basketball / March 10, 2023 Kent State Set for MAC Tournament Semifinals Against Toledo Women's Basketball / March 9, 2023 Events Opens in new window There are no upcoming events Golden Flashes Well Represented at Black Student Athlete Summit [26], Along with the men's team, they practice at Windmill Lakes Golf Course in Ravenna and the Ferrara and Page Golf Training and Learning Facility in Franklin Township. Dionna Gray - Women's Basketball - Kent State Golden Flashes Sydney Freeman made Three Point Jumper. PREVIEW: Women's Basketball at Kent State - Duquesne University Athletics The Golden Flashes, led by second year head coach Todd Starkey, play their home games at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, also known as the MAC Center, as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. Kent State Women's Basketball Tickets - TicketSmarter The 201718 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team represents Kent State University during the 201718 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. Kent State won the cup 13.57.5. The Flashes play at the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division. [12], Kent State has won three Mid-American Conference women's basketball tournament titles, winning in 1998, 2000, and 2002. The teams compete in the First Division of the NCAA in various sports disciplines, including Basketball, Soccer, Golf, and many more. Don James coached the team from 19711974 during the era which also saw future NFL great Jack Lambert and current Alabama head coach Nick Saban playing for the Golden Flashes and Kent State's only Mid-American Conference championship in 1972. Kent State has had some form of organized women's basketball competition on campus since early 1914, though Title IX was not passed until 1972. Coverage: For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [11], In his first season as head coach, Todd Starkey led the team to a 1913 overall record and 135 in conference play to win the MAC East division title, the program's first since 2005. [40] More recently, the Flashes have again received national attention appearing in the national top-25 rankings in each of the past three seasons[41] and began the 20082009 season ranked 23rd. [2][3], Kent State announced the hiring of Danielle O'Banion as head coach on April 18, 2012, under a four-year deal. All of them were costumed people featuring lightning bolts.[55]. [9] In 2012, the team made its first appearances in both the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament and the College World Series.[10]. Thelma Dis Agustsdottir Defensive Rebound. [16] The first game played by the team in the MAC Center was on January 12, 1977, a season-opening 4946 loss to Cleveland State. Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. The team was established in 1973 as a club team and in 1975 as a varsity team, playing their first official game in January . Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Facebook Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Cross Country Cross Country: Facebook Cross Country: Twitter Cross Country: Instagram Cross Country . The team advanced to the NCAA tournament as a 14th seed, falling at Kansas State in the opening round. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Zips won the inaugural varsity meeting 7367 and the two teams played in every successive season except for the 198283 and 198889 seasons. Lindsay also led the team to five MAC regular-season, three MAC tournament, and seven MAC East Division titles, including six consecutive MAC East Division championships from 1998 to 2003. [17] In 2001, Kent State hosted the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship at Dix Stadium, where they played their home games from 1997 through 2004. Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. The school's first permanent football stadium and a new basketball gym opened in 1950. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Golden Flashes, led by second year head coach Todd Starkey, play their home games at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, also known as the MAC Center, as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. List of Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball seasons, Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Kent_State_Golden_Flashes_women%27s_basketball_seasons&oldid=1115165836, This page was last edited on 10 October 2022, at 03:34. With 73.7 points per game on offense, Syracuse is 43rd in college basketball. In 1979, Kent State was 238, their first 20-win season, and finished third at the OAISW tournament. The facility includes a 350-yard outdoor practice range, outdoor practice tees, and outdoor short-game practice areas as well as an indoor putting and chipping area, a video analysis room, and a science and motion putt lab. The Flashes were seeded eighth in the 32-team field, falling to top-seed Southern California in the opening round. NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Kent State leads the series with YSU 3214 following a 6859 KSU win at Youngstown in the opening round of the 2022 Women's National Invitation Tournament.[2]. [2], Home games are held in the 6,327-seat Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, commonly known as the MAC Center, which is shared with the KSU men's basketball, wrestling, women's gymnastics, and women's volleyball teams. [2], Kent State has made six appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). Prior to the start of the 20092010 season, Kent State had an overall record of 535-387 and a MAC record of 280-179.[15]. Kent State has appeared in eleven MAC Tournament championship games (tied for most appearances with Toledo), including seven in a row from 19962002. Kent State was one of only eight NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in the United States to have ten consecutive seasons with twenty or more wins. The original school colors, as chosen by the school's first president John Edward McGilvrey, were orange and blue, believed to have been inspired by the school colors for the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, where McGilvrey had been a professor. The team's home field is Schoonover Stadium, which opened in 2005 on the site of the team's previous home, Gene Michael Field. [2], For many years, the rivalry was one-sided in favor of the Golden Flashes. Kent State Golden Flashes Main Navigation Menu. Assisted by Oshlynn Brown. Do you have a sports website? Behind Dix Stadium are practice fields, as well as the Kent State Field House, which contains a full indoor football field. Salisbury Promoted to Assistant Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes The Flashes finished the 201617 regular season with a 1911 overall record and 135 in MAC play. [19] They practice at Windmill Lakes Golf Club in nearby Ravenna, where they occasionally host matches. Katie Shumate made Three Point Jumper. The first use of "Golden Flashes" occurred in 1927 after it was approved by the student body and faculty athletic committee. "[20] The team is coached by Jon Mills, a Kent State alum who has been head coach since 2019. Although the Flashes finished tied for third in the conference standings and finished third at the conference tournament, Kent State was the MAC representative for the inaugural NCAA Women's Division I tournament as both the MAC champion and runner-up that season were already committed to the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and rules prevented players from participating in both tournaments. Kent State Golden Flashes. Currently, they are coached by Bob Lindsay, who has been with Kent State for 21 seasons as of 20092010. The horse was an Arabian named Raffstar. [17] The Flashes recorded their first win at the MAC Center on February 2, 1977, a 6462 win over Ashland. [3], Championship game victories highlighted in yellow; losses in wheat, =game and remainder of 2020 MAC women's basketball tournament canceled due to coronavirus pandemic, Kent State has played in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament five times, making the 1996 tournament as an at-large team, with automatic bids to the 1982, 1998, 2000, and 2002 tournaments. The 49-year-old coach has guided the Golden Flashes since 2011 and is 247-147 - the winningest coach in school history. The 200304 team finished 1910 overall and made the program's first appearance in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), where they were defeated at St. Joseph's. In post-season play, the program has made five appearances in the NCAA tournament along with four appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). It was followed by a victory in the MAC tournament championship game over Toledo and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as a 13th seed. 21-11. [2][3], Following the 198889 season, Keast was succeeded by Bob Lindsay. Syracuse heads into this. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. TV/Radio: ESPN+/96.5 FM. All current teams compete in the Mid-American Conference. [2][3], Initially, the team competed in the Ohio Association of Intercollegiate Sports for Women (OAISW) as the Mid-American Conference did not sponsor women's sports until 1981. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [2][3], Outside the Mid-American Conference, Kent State has played regional rivals Cleveland State and Youngstown State more frequently than any other teams, with both series dating back to 1976 during the Flashes' inaugural varsity season. Athletic director Joel Nielsen stated that the decision to not renew Linday's contract was not based on the results of the 201112 season, but did not specify details beyond saying he reviewed the "entire body of work. It begins at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. [2][3], The Flashes won their six-straight MAC East title in 2003, but finished 1613 overall and failed to advance to the MAC tournament championship game for the first time since 1995. We present them here for purely educational purposes. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Home games are held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, which has been the team's home venue since 1977. [2][3], At the conclusion of the 201112 season where the team went 622 overall and 511 in the MAC, Bob Lindsay's contract was not renewed by the university. Assisted by Essence Booker. The record for largest crowd for a Kent State women's basketball game is 3,516, set on February 23, 2006 against the Miami RedHawks. The rivalry in men's basketball is an even closer series with Kent State leading the Zips 7271 through the 201516 season. Tonight @hannahy_32 passes Assistant Coach @Alexa_Golden24 as the record holder for most games played for Kent State joined the Mid-American Conference in 1951 and Akron joined the MAC in 1992 after transitioning to Division I-A in football. Getty Images KENT, Ohio -- Fresh off an NCAA Tournament appearance, Kent State extended coach Rob Senderoff's contract by three years, keeping him through the 2028-29 season. The team's first official game was held January 17, 1976, a 7256 loss to Ashland College at Wills Gym. 2017-18 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team [2][4], Laurel Wartluft coached the team through the 198586 season, finishing with an overall record of 135119 (.539) and 2855 (.337) in the MAC. Sydney Freeman missed Three Point Jumper. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. After a victory over Toledo in the 2000 MAC tournament championship game at Public Hall in Cleveland, the Flashes were seeded ninth in the NCAA tournament, where they fell to eighth-seeded Arizona 7160 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Roster. The two teams consistently finished first and second in the mid-1990s with Kent State taking the regular-season titles over second-place Toledo in 1996, 1998, and 2000, and the Flashes finishing second to the Rockets in 1997 and 2001. The win also marked the first time the Zips not only won consecutive games, but also swept the season meetings in the series. Under Lindsay, Kent State was a regular MAC contender, as the team posted 15-consecutive winning seasons from 199091 through the 200607 season, including seven-consecutive seasons of 20 wins or more from 199596 through 200102. Play-by-play action for the Ball State Cardinals vs. Kent State Golden Flashes NCAAW game from January 9, 2021 on ESPN. [5] Kent State was a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference from 1932 to 1951 and joined the Mid-American Conference in 1951. Team Home. The Flashes lead the series 1613 following a 6049 Cleveland State win in Kent. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Clare Kelly made Layup. In 2008, he coached Kent State to its highest finish ever at the national level, finishing 6th in the country at the NCAA championship[21] as well as a ninth-place NCAA finish in 2000. [6] For 42 seasons, the team was led by legendary coach Joseph Begala, who compiled a career record of 307-69-5 and the national reputation as the "winningest wrestling coach" coaching Kent State from 19291942 and again from 1945 until his retirement in 1971. Category:Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball coaches This category is for women's basketball coaches at Kent State University. Click here for more information and to sign up. Main Navigation Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Track & Field Wrestling Women's Sports Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track & Field Volleyball Department Department Director of Athletics - Randale L. Richmond Athletic Communications Athletic Training Although the team has not enjoyed many winning seasons, Kent State has sent a fair number of players to the ranks of the National Football League as well as in other areas of college football. Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Basketball School History Location: Kent, Ohio Coverage: 42 seasons (1981-82 to 2022-23) Record (since 1981-82): 646-579 .527 W-L% Conferences: MAC Conference Champion: 9 Times (Reg. Page led the Flashes to 21 of their 24 MAC titles, their three regional titles, and 26 of their 28 trips to NCAA competition. 2 min read Up next FSU (1-0) at Kent State (1-0) When/Where: Thursday, 7 p.m.; Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio. This list may not reflect recent changes . Notable national finishes include: Kent State sponsors 19 athletic teams at the NCAA Division I level, with eight for men and 11 for women. Akron won at James A. Rhodes Arena in 1998 to end a 15-game Kent State winning streak in the series that began in 1989. Occasionally the three remaining Division I teams in Ohio will hold the "All-Ohio Meet". Kent State also made four NCAA appearances, had one WNIT bid, and played in seven consecutive MAC tournament championship games during Lindsay's tenure. The mascot was short-lived, however, as it was retired in 1974. Kent State Golden Flashes - Wikipedia Bet now! Category : Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball coaches The 201617 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team represented Kent State University during the 201617 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. Additionally, the men's basketball team made a notable run to the Elite Eight in 2002, the baseball team advanced to the College World Series in 2012, and the softball team qualified for the Women's College World Series in 1990. In 1971 through 1974, under head coach Don James, a western-themed horse and rider were present at all Dix Stadium games. Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Basketball Roster | ESPN Budget constraints and other factors led to the university dropping swimming, tennis, ice hockey, and men's soccer during the 1980s and 1990s, with ice hockey becoming a club-level sport in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I as part of College Hockey Mid-America (CHMA). Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=201718_Kent_State_Golden_Flashes_women%27s_basketball_team&oldid=1163345392, This page was last edited on 4 July 2023, at 10:14. Under Keast, the team's best season was his first year, going 1513 overall and 88 for a fourth-place finish in MAC play. Founded in 1973 as a club team, the Kent State women's basketball team received varsity status in 1975 and played their first official game in January 1976. The dog held the mascot job until 1979. A dedicated athletic field was built around 1920 and the school's first gymnasium opened in 1925. [13] Kent State also holds the MAC record for consecutive seasons with double-digit conference wins, also for ten consecutive seasons (the previous record was eight straight),[14] and in 2002 finished 171 in conference play, setting a MAC record for conference wins in a season. Kent State began play in the MAC in 1981, the first year the MAC started sponsoring women's athletics. Double Down, Ohio! Through a sponsorship agreement with PNC Financial Services it is known as the "PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge". Both the men's and women's golf teams have been the most successful in MAC play having won the most conference titles in MAC history through 2017. Additionally, Kent State used to sponsor the following sports, which were eliminated over the years largely due to budget constraints:[45]. List of Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball seasons After finishing the 201516 season with an overall record of 623 and 315 in MAC play, the Flashes finished the 201617 regular season with a 1911 overall record and 135 in MAC play. Kent State scores 70.9 points per game and allow 61.9, making them 71st in college basketball on offense and 105th on defense. Schedule. Kent State Golden Flashes. As a teacher training school, the university's early enrollment was predominately female and president John McGilvrey felt that physical activity was important, so four intramural women's basketball teams were organized in early 1914. By 1976, the seating capacity of Wills Gym had been reduced from the original 4,000 seats to around 100 and the building was in a dilapidated state. 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A recent graduate of @FurmanU #KentStMBB x #Team108 Rett Lister Kent State Men's Basketball Retweeted Chris Oliver [52], Outside the Mid-American Conference, Kent State has established rivalries with the two other NCAA Division I programs in Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland State Vikings from Cleveland State University, and the Youngstown State Penguins from Youngstown State University, both members of the Horizon League. The first intercollegiate athletic event, a men's basketball game, was held in January 1915 and the baseball team held their first intercollegiate game later that year. No. Despite a loss to Toledo in the MAC tournament Championship game, the Flashes were selected as an at-large team in the 1996 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, as a tenth seed. StubHub. After finishing the 201516 season 623 overall and 315 in MAC play, the university elected to not renew O'Banion's contract. The season was the worst season for the program and for Lindsay since his first season in 198889 when the team was 522 overall and 511 in the MAC and was just the third losing season under Lindsay. 646-579 .527 W-L%, Conference Champion: Each sport is worth one point, awarded to the winning team. [6] O'Banion and the team received national attention in 2014 for O'Banion's fight against cancer after she was diagnosed with Stage II Lymphoma in November. Or write about sports? Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, July 3, 1:36AM. Since 1946, the two football teams have competed for the Wagon Wheel trophy. 0 Times (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 0 Weeks (Total). 201718 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team, 201718 NCAA Division I women's basketball season, Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball, 201718 Mid-American Conference women's basketball standings, 201718 Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team, "Kent State Women's Basketball 2017-18 Quick Facts", "Kent State Golden Flashes Women's Basketball - Golden Flashes News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN", "Kent State Golden Flashes on Yahoo! Assisted by Essence Booker. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Kent State 58-68 Toledo (Mar 10, 2023) Final Score - ESPN The team has won 14 MAC titles, with the most recent in 2016, and has 12 MAC tournament titles and NCAA appearances, the most recent being in 2016. Kent State Golden Flashes Basketball - Golden Flashes News, Scores Gold was also used with blue during the 1920s. She played collegiately at Boston College from 19972001. Games in the respective conference tournaments can also factor in to which school receives the point if the teams split their regular-season meetings, with the conference tournament meeting acting as a deciding game. Kent State returned to the postseason in 2010 and 2011 following 20-win seasons, earning bids to the 2010 and 2011 WNIT. [2][3], The program's best season in MAC play was the 199798 season as they finished 237 overall and 180 in MAC play, the fourth team in MAC history to accomplish the feat. Two years after the NCAA let athletes make money from their name, image and likeness, the association is now at odds with state laws that help in-state schools work even more directly with athletes on NIL deals. Since 1977, the team has played home games at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. PRIOR TO KENT STATE Led Loveland High School to back-to-back Eastern Cincinnati Conference championships in 2020 and 2021 2021 McDonald's All-American Game nominee Two-time first team all-conference performer Averaged 13.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per games during senior season. In 1990, the team went 439 en route to their first MAC title, an NCAA regional championship, and a berth in the Women's College World Series. [4] Formed in 1914, they were known originally as the "Normal Nine" as the school was originally known as Kent State Normal School. Early men's athletic events, in basketball and baseball, were played against local high school, church, and company teams. Lindsay was "stunned" by the firing as were basketball analysts. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.
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