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Then-sophomore point guard Alexa Golden dribbles past the Miami (OH) defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84-66.

‘She just wants to win’: How Alexa Golden fell in love with basketball

Gina Butkovich March 10, 2019

Alexa Golden has an ice pack on both shoulders, both knees and both ankles. It unbalances her enough that as she walks out of the locker room after a win over Akron, she immediately trips over a stranded...

Andrew McNally wrestles against Buffalo's Logan Rill on Jan. 26. McNally defeated Rill, earning his 26th victory of the year. 

Finding success: McNally puts together 29-6 inaugural season

Brandon Lewis February 24, 2019

Two weeks after the 2018 NCAA tournament,  Andrew McNally received a mass group text from Eastern Michigan's Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee.The text — which was sent to the wrestling, softball, men’s...

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 Kent softball player files appeal in Title IX lawsuit against university

Chris Ramos January 13, 2019

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed an appeal Dec. 19 in her Title IX case against the university. The court action follows Kent State’s November dismissal by District Court Judge...

Judge dismisses university from Title IX lawsuit involving former softball player’s alleged rape

Laina Yost and McKenna Corson November 5, 2018

Kent State was dismissed Tuesday from a Title IX lawsuit filed in Feb. 2016 by former softball player Lauren Kesterson.U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi said in her ruling “there is absolutely no evidence...

157 Lounge on S. Water Street in downtown Kent on Oct. 18, 2017.

Update: Pino, 157 Lounge and other local court cases

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost August 29, 2018

The following is an update on the status of four court cases relevant to Kent or Kent State. Pino to be sentenced in SeptemberFormer Kent State professor Julio Pino is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept....

Kent State celebrates its second win of the day against Buffalo on April 21, 2018. The Flashes swept the doubleheader, winning both games, 10-2 and 13-1.

Flashes secure 15th straight MAC Tournament appearance with Bowling Green sweep

Chad Flannery April 29, 2018

For the Kent State softball team, its current success couldn’t have come at a better time.The Flashes won their last six games, sweeping conference opponents Buffalo and Bowling Green. Their most recent...

Madi Huck hurls a pitch against Buffalo on April 21, 2018. The Flashes swept Buffalo in a three-game series, each win coming from the run-rule after five innings. 

Flashes dominate Buffalo in weekend sweep

Chad Flannery April 22, 2018

The Kent State softball team took the field this weekend with green ribbons in their hair to honor Cara Neumann, a fan of the team, who passed away earlier this year after losing her battle with cancer....

Kent State junior Sydney Anderson rounds the bases as Pitt shortstop Olivia Gray catches a fly ball during the Flashes' 6-4 loss on April 18, 2018.

Flashes’ comeback effort against Pitt falls short despite Speers grand slam

Chad Flannery April 18, 2018

Kent State took the field against Pittsburgh with an almost entirely different lineup than usual.None of the regular starters were in the lineup; instead, Kent State relied on their reserves to start the...

Junior Jen Cader swings during the first game of Kent State's doubleheader against Ohio on April 11, 2018. The Flashes lost, 4-2.

Ohio sets new MAC record in doubleheader sweep of Flashes

Amanda Levine April 11, 2018

Pitching again proved to Kent State softball’s (19-6, 5-6 Mid-American Conference) downfall Wednesday, as the Flashes dropped a doubleheader to Ohio (22-13, 10-1 MAC). The Flashes were outscored, 26-9,...

Kent State sophomore pitcher Olivia Sborlini comes in for relief on March 24, 2018. The Flashes won the first game of the doubleheader against Western Michigan, 8-7, in extra innings.

Flashes back above .500 in MAC after series win at Ball State

Chad Flannery April 8, 2018

The phase of the game that has been the downfall of Kent State softball for most of the season was the key to the Flashes’ success this weekend.In her two appearances, sophomore pitcher Madi Huck shut...

Eric Oakley was hired as Kent State's softball coach in June 2016. 

Kent State softball gears up for the playoff push

Chad Flannery April 4, 2018

As Kent State Softball approaches the homestretch of its regular season, coach Eric Oakley couldn’t be happier with where his team stands.“Of course there is always room for improvement, but I believe...

ESPN to launch own streaming service

Cameron Hoover April 4, 2018

Mid-American Conference fans who enjoyed watching events for free on ESPN3 are in for a rude awakening April 12.ESPN is launching its own direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service, called ESPN+,...