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Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer competes but falls to top-25 opponent for second straight loss

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 16, 2024

For 39 minutes, the Kent State soccer team was neck and neck with the 21st team in the country while on the road Friday night. KSU’s second-half play and a couple goals allowed Kentucky to slip away...

Kent State's soccer team faces Northern Illinois on Oct. 15, 2023.

Down the hatch: Soccer takes 20 shots in first loss of season

John Hilber, Sports Editor September 9, 2024

Senior goalkeeper Heidi Marshall was forced to face the highest number of shots against her this season when she saw Duquesne shoot the ball 20 times against the Kent State soccer team Sunday. Of the...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

Soccer using new talent with veteran leadership to start new season

Brittany Lucia, Reporter August 26, 2024

Following last season’s loss in the Mid-American Conference championship game to Ohio University, the Kent State soccer team is ready to claim the title themselves, which would be the second time under...

Kent State students and staff, finishing a safari in Akagera National Park.

‘Sharing the influence of sports on society’: Athletes, staff give back in Rwanda

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2024

Twenty student athletes, administrators and staff members traveled to Rwanda in January on a service trip where the group learned about the community and the effects of the Rwandan genocide. Plans for...

Members of the quadball team compete in fall 2022.

Quidditch-inspired quadball looks to rebuild for spring

Ethan Madden, Reporter December 9, 2023

The Kent State quadball team, formerly known as the Quidditch team, was ready to compete against other colleges and teams this season. Earlier in the fall semester, the Soaring Black Squirrels traveled...

Kent State's soccer team faces Northern Illinois on Oct. 15, 2023.

Soccer falls in MAC championship, ending playoff run

Matt Franos, Reporter November 6, 2023

After defeating Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan, two teams the Kent State soccer team previously lost to, in the opening rounds of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Flashes set their eyes...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer defeats top-seed to advance to MAC Championship

Matt Franos, Reporter November 2, 2023

Kent State’s soccer team continued its revenge tour in the Mid-American Conference tournament with a win against top-seeded host Western Michigan, 2-1. “We’ve talked about playing 90 minutes all...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer shutouts NIU in MAC Tournament opener

Matthew Franos, Reporter October 29, 2023

On Oct. 15, Northern Illinois defeated Kent State’s soccer team 2-1 — the program’s first loss to NIU since 2013. On Sunday, the Flashes earned their third shutout of the season, defeating the...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

One year in the making – soccer clinches home playoff game

Matt Franos, Reporter October 26, 2023

One year ago, Buffalo came into Dix Stadium and knocked Kent State’s soccer team out of the postseason with a 2-0 victory in the regular season finale. Thursday, the Flashes traveled to Buffalo and...

“Help A Hero Scholarship” awarded to veteran student

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 23, 2023

Jonathan Baker, a senior majoring in biology, served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years, 11 years in active duty as a medic and ten years in the reserves. Baker was one of more than 350 veterans and...

Midfielder Alisa Arthur (11) fights to keep it away from Western Michigan midfielder Heidi Thomasma (21) and defender Mira Pierre-Webster, with a waiting Siena Stambolich being defended by Olivia Bruinik on Oct. 19, 2023.

Offense erupts as soccer clinches MAC Tournament

Matt Franos, Reporter October 22, 2023

Kent State’s soccer team needed a win Sunday to clinch its spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament.  The Flashes halted their two-game losing streak by scoring the most goals in a game this...

Kent State senior Callie Cunningham attempts a shot on goal as four Western Michigan defenders close in on Oct. 19, 2023.

Soccer falls to MAC leader in home finale

Matt Franos, Reporter October 19, 2023

Kent State's soccer team was looking to defend home turf in its home finale, but the team fell to Mid-American Conference-leading Western Michigan, 2-0. The Flashes now fall to 8-6-2 (5-4), while...