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Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University women’s lacrosse team lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8. 

First ever class of lacrosse freshmen at Kent prepare for their Senior Day

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 15, 2022

When seniors Megan Kozar, Abby Jones and Madison Rapier came to KSU in 2019, they had no upperclassmen to show them what Division I lacrosse was all about. The first season of varsity lacrosse for them...

Participants of the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event pass the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Athletic facilities named to honor important supporters of Kent State sports 

Isabella Schreck, Reporter April 14, 2022

Six athletic facilities have been named to honor impactful supporters of Kent State’s sports programs. The Golden Flashes Club, annual donors to Kent State athletics, announced the news in a press...

Senior attacker Megan Kozar prepares to shoot against Robert Morris on Saturday, April 16 in Kent, Ohio

Lacrosse team falls to conference leader Robert Morris 15-6

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 12, 2022

Saturday, the Kent State women’s lacrosse team still has not beaten Mid-American Conference opponent Robert Morris. After falling 15-6 Saturday, the Flashes have lost six consecutive games to RMU...

Members of the Kent State lacrosse team celebrate after defeating Akron in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, April 2

Women’s lacrosse beats Akron in final seconds for third straight win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 4, 2022

All season long, Kent State’s lacrosse team has ended practice by rehearsing strategy for the last minute of a close game. Saturday, the Flashes executed that plan in the final 22 seconds to edge...

Members of the Kent State University women’s lacrosse team celebrate a point during their game on Mar. 8, 2020 against University of Cincinnati. Kent State University lost 8-25.

Lacrosse defeats Detroit Mercy 16-11 for its first home and conference win of the season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 28, 2022

During its three wins this season, the Kent State lacrosse team has outscored its opponents 22-12 in the first half. The Flashes led 10-4 at halftime in route to their first Mid-American Conference...

Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University women’s lacrosse team lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8. 

Lacrosse team ends five-game losing steak

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 20, 2022

The Kent State lacrosse team ended its five-game losing streak with a strong first-half Saturday, defeating Saint Francis of Pennsylvania 17-14.   During the losing streak, KSU was outscored 54-27...

Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

Lacrosse team loses after last second goal in final seconds

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 18, 2022

Kent State's lacrosse team played its most complete game of the season Thursday — until the final five seconds. Youngstown State scored just before the final buzzer and defeated the Flashes 21-20. Kent...

Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

Rocky start dooms lacrosse team as it loses its fourth straight game

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 13, 2022

Just as it had against Central Michigan Thursday, Kent State women’s lacrosse fell far behind early against Marquette on Saturday and lost its fourth straight game 20-5. It was the Flashes’ largest...

Freshman attacker Morgan Kubicki [12] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020 against University of Cincinnati. Kent State University lost 8-25.

Lacrosse suffers worst loss of the season against Central Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 11, 2022

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team has never beaten Central Michigan in the program's four-year history. On Thursday, CMU made sure that streak continued.  The Flashes lost 20-6, their worst loss...

Members of the Kent State lacrosse team gather during its game against Cincinnati on Friday, March 4 in Kent, Ohio.

Lacrosse drops second consecutive game in loss to Cincinnati

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 5, 2022

Kent State women’s lacrosse opponents have controlled the draw and forced turnovers all season. Friday’s game against Cincinnati was no different. Losing 17-11.  The Flashes committed 139 turnovers...

Senior attacker Kelli Bailey and junior midfielder Lexi Piekarski talk during the Kent State lacrosse team's loss against Robert Morris on Wednesday, March 2 in Kent, Ohio. 

In its closest game ever against Robert Morris, lacrosse team falls to reigning MAC champion 11-8

Jacob Shondel Reporter March 2, 2022

In the four-year history of Kent State lacrosse, the Flashes have never beaten defending Mid-American Conference champion Robert Morris. Before Wednesday, they had lost four previous games by an average...

Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] fights for the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8.

Lacrosse team wins second in a row in overtime thriller

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 27, 2022

Two minutes into its second overtime, Kent State’s lacrosse team had the ball behind the Wofford goal, looking for a player with an angle to the net. Sophomore attacker Jackie Wolford passed the ball...