'It still feels unreal': Kent State prepares for first NCAA tournament appearance in decades

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The Kent State women's basketball team is set to make its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002, after winning the MAC Championship on Saturday.

KENT, Ohio — Ringing the victory bell is a longstanding tradition after a Kent State win. It was an honor hard-earned by the women’s basketball team on Monday, after winning the conference title over the weekend.

Shumate’s loyalty has paid off. The Golden Flashes are set to make their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. Fifteen-seed Kent State will travel to South Bend, Indiana to face 2-seed Notre Dame in the opening round.

 

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