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Kent State Junior Susanne Felder attempts to steal the ball at the field hockey game against the Univeristy of Michigan Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes lost the game 3-2.

Flashes look to turn things around in Philly

Ricky Salcer September 25, 2014

Although Kent State’s field hockey team has been on the wrong end of the scoreboard more than it would like to be, it hasn’t discouraged the team from working hard and continuing to improve in order...

Kent State senior forward Hannah Faulkner fails to steal the ball as Michigan's Mackenzie Ellis jumps to maintain possession at the field hockey game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes lost to Michigan 3-2.

Michigan attack too much for Flashes

Ricky Salcer September 21, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team came up short Sunday afternoon against the powerful No. 18 Michigan Wolverines, losing the contest with its Big 10 opponent, 3-2.The Wolverines (6-2) maintained...

Kent State sophomore Madison Thompson tries to steal the ball from Michigan State's Alli Helwig during a match Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Kent State lost, 3-4, in overtime.

Flashes prepare for showdown with No. 18 Michigan

Ricky Salcer September 18, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team has taken this week to get ready for a match with the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines this Sunday.After losing both of their previous games, 4-3, in overtime, the Flashes (2-4)...

Kent State senior Shannon Martin reaches to steal the ball from Michigan State's Michelle Graham during a match Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Kent State lost 3-4.

Kent State drops two overtime losses at home

Alex Klukaszewski September 13, 2014

Box Score — University of RichmondBox Score — No. 19 Michigan StateThe Kent State field hockey team hosted No. 19 Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Murphy-Mellis Field and lost their second...

Flashes hope to continue winning ways

Ricky Salcer September 10, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team returns home this weekend looking to build on its two-game winning streak.The Flashes (2-2) picked up their first two victories of the season this past weekend, beating...

Field hockey scores winning weekend in Vermont

Ricky Salcer September 6, 2014

Box Score — Siena CollegeBox Score — University of VermontThe Kent State field hockey team traveled to Vermont this weekend looking for its first win of the season.Not only did the Flashes win their...

Flashes washed out by No. 5 Syracuse

Alex Klukaszewski September 2, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team lost its second game home game in a row on Tuesday as number five Syracuse University bested the Flashes 6-1.Four of Syracuse’s goals came in the first half...

First-half deficit trumps second-half comeback

Alex Klukaszewski August 30, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team started its season Saturday at Murphy-Mellis Field against the James Madison Dukes, losing their home opener, 4-3.On a beautiful, sunny day for field hockey, momentum...

Sophomore midfielder Alayna Harris makes a pass at the field hockey game against Ohio State on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-4.

Flashes look to avenge MAC tournament demise

Alex Klukaszewski August 28, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team will begin its regular season Sat., Aug. 30 at Murphy-Mellis Field against James Madison University.After traveling to Michigan State last Saturday for two, 50-minute exhibition...

You’re not in high school anymore: The difference between high school & college athletics

Patrick Shade August 21, 2014

So you’re about to go to your very first Kent State sporting event as a Golden Flash and you’re wondering what to expect. You’ve probably competed in or attended sporting events at your school district...

Cross country distance runner Adam Kendrick talks about his experiences of balancing class work as a student athlete.

Student athletes struggle to manage time between team schedules and class syllabi

Marissa Barnhart May 2, 2014

Junior educational studies major Kelly Baick  is an honors student planning to change her major for the second time. She is also a student athlete.“It’s completely different from high school,” Baick...

Silent March commemorates King’s legacy

Kara Taylor January 23, 2014

Silent March. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin. Richard Serpe,  chairperson of the department of sociology, recalled how in 1963, more than a quarter of a million people gathered in front of the Lincoln memorial...