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Flash in the Pan Episode 5

March 6, 2020

KentWired men's basketball reporters Ian Kreider and Owen MacMillan discuss Kent State men's basketball's win over Bowling Green Tuesday night (1:15), including potential lineups moving forward. They also...

Head coach Todd Starkey swings from the net after he cuts it down on Mar. 4, 2020 to celebrate Kent State Women's basketball becoming the MAC East champions. Kent State University women's basketball beat Ohio University 81-77.

Women’s basketball tops Ohio University, clinches MAC East title

Kent State 81, Ohio 77, the scoreboard read.Redshirt senior guard Megan Carter climbed up the ladder beneath the basket, grabbed the scissors and cut a piece of the net down.“I’m so happy,” Carter...

West Virginia throws no-hitter against Kent State

Nick Pedone Sports reporter March 4, 2020

Kent State baseball’s game in Morgantown, West Virginia was a rocky one against the Mountaineers. West Virginia scored all of its runs in the first three innings and threw a no-hitter on Kent State...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

Pippen’s career-high, Williams and Beck’s contribution help Flashes sweep Bowling Green

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 4, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen tweaked his ankle after a rebound with 15:45 left.Less than 20 seconds later, he picked up an offensive foul and was subbed out. After an evaluation and time to gain his compussure,...

Junior Danny Pippen [5] shoots a basket making the score 2-5 against Bowling Green State University on Tues. Mar. 3, 2020. Pippen was the highest scoring with a total of 24 points. Kent State won 83-69 against Bowling Green State  University.

Pippen, Williams lead Flashes to Senior Night victory

On Kent State men’s basketball senior night against Bowling Green State University, it was a junior who led the way.Danny Pippen, just four days after being ejected from a game, led the Flashes with...

Men’s golf finishes in seventh place at the Colleton River Collegiate

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter March 3, 2020

Kent State men’s golf competed in the Colleton River Collegiate Golf Tournament and finished seventh out of 15 universities. The two-day tournament, over March 2nd and March 3rd, was held by Michigan...

Senior Megan Carter (31) runs down court during the first half of game against Miami University on Sat. Feb. 22, 2020. She had the highest scoring points of 21, with 10 rebounds. Kent State University won 80-75 against Miami University.

Confidence, resilience and leadership sum up Megan Carter

Redshirt senior guard Megan Carter’s resilience and leadership shaped her into the player she is today.“She’s a good leader through leading by example,” sophomore forward Lindsey Thall said. “If...

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Flash in the Pan Episode 4

March 2, 2020

*Originally published Feb. 28.Ian Kreider is joined by KentWired Sports Editor Amanda Levine and TV2 Sports Director Ben Pagani to talk Kent State women's basketball. Ian and Mitch Meyers discuss Kent...

Kent State baseball takes series from Winthrop University

Nick Pedone Sports reporter March 1, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team was able to carry over some positive momentum from last weekend’s series against Florida Gulf Coast University.Going into the game, Winthrop was undefeated with an 8-0 record....

Pay. Them.

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

There is a pay disparity between men and women in most work forces. White women earn 79 cents to a man’s dollar, asian women 87 cents, black women 65 cents and hispanic women 58 cents. It is clear...

Lack of offense leads to six game skid for Kent State softball

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

Kent State softball’s offense struggled against three top 25-ranked universities at the Wooo Pig Classic this weekend. The Flashes were outscored 42-9 against Florida State, University of Arkansas, Baylor...

Philip Whittington shoots inside during a ninth grade game for the AAU Hornets. 

Whittington overcomes lack of confidence, early failures in journey to Kent State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 1, 2020

Philip Whittington’s basketball career started as a toddler accompanying his dad, Kindell Whittington, to a local Los Angeles gym. With a diaper bag in hand, the two spent countless hours on the court....