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Senior Sabrina Binder defends against an attempted goal during the Flashes' game against Northwestern University on Sunday Oct. 6, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-1. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Field Hockey hosts MAC foe Central Michigan in first-place matchup

Chris Ginley October 10, 2013

p>Following a home loss to Northwestern last Sunday, the Kent State field hockey team will finish its current home stand with a Mid-American Conference match against Central Michigan Saturday at Murphy-Mellis...

Video: Web Sports Update Oct 10

Jon Huntsman October 9, 2013

Kent Wired Sports Reporter Jon Huntsman catches you up on all of the latest sports news and updates.Today's podcast includes highlights from the Pirates/Cardinals game, a preview of the Giants/Bears NFL...

Freshman Madison Thompson (right) tries to dribble past an opponent on her way down the field during the Flashes’ game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. The Flashes were unable to pull off a victory, losing 3-1. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Field hockey breaks losing streak, earns weekend split

Chris Ginley October 6, 2013

The Kent State field hockey team broke a five-game losing streak in a 5-2 victory against the Missouri State University Bears to open up conference play Friday at Murphy-Mellis Field. The Flashes (5-8,...

Kent State's color guard performs at a Homecoming pep rally and spirit walk on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. The pep rally featured the 2013 Homecoming court as well as players from the football, volleyball and field hockey teams. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Kent State shows its Homecoming spirit at parade

Jimmy Miller October 3, 2013

Members of the Kent State marching band, cheerleader squad, fall sports organizations and even Flash made an appearance Thursday afternoon on the Student Green for the annual Homecoming spirit walk and...

Field Hockey to begin MAC play Friday, face ranked opponent Sunday

Chris Ginley October 2, 2013

After 11 matches against non-conference opponents, the Kent State field hockey team will take on its first Mid-American Conference opponent of the season, the Missouri State Bears, Friday afternoon at...

Joel Nielsen, Kent State's Athletic director, sits outside the MAC Center. Nielsen got a contract extension and a raise after being at KSU for three years. Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt.

Nielsen’s raise sets record high salary in MAC

Madeleine Winer October 1, 2013

Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen is now the highest paid athletic director in the Mid-American Conference after a two-year contract extension and 18 percent pay raise.“I enjoy it here,”...

Junior midfielder Abbie Carrico wards off opponents at the field hockey game against Ohio State on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-4. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Field hockey team extends losing streak to five

Chris Ginley September 28, 2013

The Kent State field hockey team’s losing streak hit five matches following two road games in Lock Haven, Pa., losing to the St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash 3-2 on Saturday and to the Lock Haven Eagles 1-0...

Field hockey team on the road for two weekend games

Chris Ginley September 26, 2013

After a five-game home stand, the Kent State field hockey team will look to get back on track when it travels to Lock Haven, Pa. for a pair of road matches against St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday and Lock...

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.. Photo by Rachel Le Goubin.

Field Hockey loses close game against Buckeyes

Chris Ginley September 24, 2013

The Kent State field hockey team faltered in the waning minutes, falling 4-3 in a close match to the Ohio State Buckeyes Tuesday afternoon at Murphy-Mellis Field.The two teams took turns trading goals...

Hannah Faulkner blocks the puck from an Iowa opponent on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Kent State lost to Iowa 0 to 6. Photo by Brianna Neal.

Field hockey team caps homestand Tuesday against Ohio State

Chris Ginley September 23, 2013

Following a 6-0 shutout loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, the Kent State field hockey team will host the Ohio State Buckeyes in the final game of the current homestand at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Mellis...

Kent State Junior Abbie Carrico attempted to dive and steal the ball against the University of Iowa on Sunday Sept. 22, 2013. Photo by Emily Lambillotte.

Field Hockey team shut out by No. 10 Iowa

Chris Ginley September 22, 2013

After a weekend that saw the Kent State field hockey team score 17 goals, the Flashes could not find a way to counter the 10th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes’ offensive attack in a 6-0 loss Sunday afternoon.Kent...

Calendar of Events: Sept. 23-29

DKS Editors September 22, 2013

Monday Sept. 23National Hazing Prevention WeekWhen: Monday-FridayWhere: Kent campusSpeaker Rick Barnes: Hazing Awareness WeekWhen: 7 - 8 p.m.Where: Kent Student Center BallroomCraft NightWhen: 7 - 8:30...