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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...

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 captures first win of the season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 27, 2022

Kent State’s lacrosse team got one of its best players back from injury and played its best game of the season to beat Presbyterian 15-12. It was the first win of the season for Kent State, which is...

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 captures first win of the season

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 27, 2022

Kent State’s lacrosse team got one of its best players back from injury and played its best game of the season to beat Presbyterian 15-12. It was the first win of the season for Kent State, which is...

Losing streak reaches three games as lacrosse team falls to Akron

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 24, 2022

Kent State and Akron women’s lacrosse opened Mid-American Conference play with a physical game, but the Flashes fell 11-6. The first of five yellow cards in the game came courtesy of Akron, setting...

Junior midfielder Allison Kortowich makes a move during the Kent State lacrosse team's loss to Duquesne in Kent, Ohio on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Lacrosse blown out in loss to Duquesne after tough second and third quarter

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 24, 2022

Unable to gain any momentum throughout the game, Kent State women’s lacrosse lost to Duquesne 15-4. The Flashes fall to 0-2 to start the season and the Dukes move to 2-1. Despite the loss, coach Brianne...

Taylor Monturo (00) prepares to take a free position shot against Presbyterian College Mon. March 22, 2021.

Losing streak reaches three games as lacrosse team falls to Akron

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 24, 2022

Kent State and Akron women’s lacrosse opened Mid-American Conference play with a physical game, but the Flashes fell 11-6. The first of five yellow cards in the game came courtesy of Akron, setting...

Junior midfielder Allison Kortowich makes a move during the Kent State lacrosse team's loss to Duquesne in Kent, Ohio on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Lacrosse blown out in loss to Duquesne after tough second and third quarter

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 21, 2022

Unable to gain any momentum throughout the game, Kent State women’s lacrosse lost to Duquesne 15-4. The Flashes fall to 0-2 to start the season and the Dukes move to 2-1. Despite the loss, coach Brianne...

KSU Women's Lacrosse vs. Presbyterian College at DIX Stadium on Monday, March 22. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Lacrosse team rallies late but falls 11-10 in opener

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 12, 2022

Kent State women’s lacrosse team started its season opener fast and ended it with a flurry of scoring, but ultimately fell to Butler 11-10.Despite the loss, coach Brianne Tierney was pleased with much...

Kent State clears the ball at Dix Stadium in a game against Presbyterian College. The Flashes would win 21-12. March 22, 2021.

Lacrosse sets sights on championship as it enters its fourth season

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 9, 2022

Kent State women’s lacrosse team will have a roster with all four classes for the first-time in program history; the program was added as a varsity sport four years ago, and it has its eyes set on...

Members of the Kent State field hockey team huddle up during a match. 

Coming to America: KSU’s international atmosphere

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 6, 2022

Freshman Jersey Hasenbos graduated from high school in the Netherlands before she had even heard of Kent State or thought about playing field hockey in the United States.  Now she’s an up-and-coming...

Senior forward Luisa Knapp moves the ball during a Kent State field hockey match.

Coming to America: How Kent State field hockey has created an international atmosphere

Jacob Hansen Reporter December 15, 2021

Freshman Jersey Hasenbos had graduated from high school in the Netherlands before she had even heard of Kent State or thought about playing field hockey in the United States.  Now she’s an up-and-coming...

Nighttime at Dix Stadium Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

Reflecting on Dix Stadium before home games kick-off

Isabella Schreck Reporter September 7, 2021

Thousands of fans cheer under the beaming lights of Dix Stadium every year, hoping for that game winning touchdown to brighten up their stressful week. This scene will be back at the home of the Kent...