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Men’s basketball strives for team chemistry in preseason

Dana Miller October 5, 2016

Kent State's men’s basketball is looking to continue building a strong team chemistry, as nine new players debut on the 2016-2017 roster.Walk-on Jon Fleming, a senior communication studies major, is...

Intramural sports offers stress-free gateway

Nicole Zahn September 24, 2016

The stress of academics and extracurricular involvements are beginning to settle in for many students; however, many have found a healthy, time-efficient alternative that allows them to unwind from it...

Second lawsuit filed in KSU rape case sent to mediation

Alex Delaney-Gesing August 14, 2016

In response to the second lawsuit former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed against the university earlier this month, the Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the case to mediation.Instead of...

Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson throws a ball to first base during a during a double header against University of Akron on Saturday, March 30, 2013. 

Former KSU softball player files new lawsuit against university in sexual assault case

Alex Delaney-Gesing August 3, 2016

Lauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, filed a second lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State in the Ohio Supreme Court, saying the university failed to produce requested public records detailing...

Oakley named official softball head coach

Stephen Means June 21, 2016

Athletic director Joel Nielsen announced on Monday, June 20, that interim head coach Eric Oakley has been promoted to the official head coach of the Kent State softball team.Oakley was named interim head...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes sweep Bowling Green, secure top spot in East

Nick Buzzelli May 1, 2016

When junior infielder Maddy Grimm stepped up to bat against Bowling Green State University’s Briana Combs at Meserve Field, the Kent State softball team already had a 2-0 lead over last place team in...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball splits doubleheader against YSU

Nick Buzzelli April 27, 2016

After turning a double play to retire the Youngstown State University Penguins in the top of the third, the Kent State softball team huddled in front of its dugout at the Diamond at Dix and chanted, "turn...

Karen Linder

University files response to softball player’s lawsuit, denies most claims

Ian Flickinger and Emily Mills April 25, 2016

Kent State filed a response to former softball player Lauren Kesterson’s lawsuit and denied many of her claims, saying “Defendant is without knowledge on this topic.”The university also “demands...

Freshman outfielder Sydney Anderson races safely to first base after the University at Buffalo player misses a passed ball in the first of their double header games on Saturday April 23, 2016. The Flashes would go on to win their first game 8-0.

Kent State defeats Buffalo, moves into second place in MAC East

Nick Buzzelli April 24, 2016

When Holly Speers walked to the plate at the Diamond at Dix Friday afternoon in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Kent State softball team was trailing by one and down to its final two outs.Speers,...

Karen Linder

Linder asks court to dismiss lawsuit

Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder petitioned the U.S. District Court to dismiss all claims against her in a lawsuit filed in February by former softball player Lauren Kesterson.Linder argues...

Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder

Kesterson petitions Ohio Supreme Court for documents

Attorneys for Lauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, petitioned the Ohio Supreme Court to compel Kent State University to produce public documents they requested in relation to a lawsuit...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm smashes the ball in the second game of a double header against the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday April 20, 2016. The Flashes lost 1-0 in the first game and 3-2 in the second.

Flashes swept by Pitt in doubleheader

Nick Buzzelli April 20, 2016

If there’s one Power Five school that the Kent State softball team has had continued success against, it’s been the University of Pittsburgh.Over the course of its 40-year history, the  Flashes own...