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Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) attempts to make a shot during the men's basketball game on Feb. 4, 2020 against Ball State. Kent State lost 62-54. Whittington scored a game-high 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.

Shots won’t fall, but Kent State does at home

Owen MacMillan Reporter February 4, 2020

Eight minutes and thirteen seconds into a game against Ball State University, the Kent State men’s basketball team was in a dominant position.After a layup made by junior forward Tervell Beck, the Flashes...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) attempts to make a shot during the men's basketball game on Feb. 4, 2020 against Ball State. Kent State lost 62-54. Whittington scored a game-high 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.

Flashes lose their composure, squander Whittington’s best game in nearly two months, five takeaways from the loss to Ball State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 4, 2020

Troy Simons committed a technical foul that gave Ball State a 52-45 lead with 9:10 left. The senior guard missed a 3-pointer, but felt he was fouled, and he adamantly expressed his feelings to the officials....

Amanda Levine

OPINION: Girls and Women in Sports Day

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 4, 2020

When I was growing up, I watched the Mets play religiously. David Wright and Carlos Delgado were my favorite players. Each night during the spring and summer, I watched Wright, Delgado and the Mets compete....

Stormo, Panthong lead Flashes to first win in the spring

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 4, 2020

Karoline Stormo’s tie for fourth place with Hailey Jones of Oklahoma State and Tess Blair of Sacramento State helped secure Kent State women’s golf first victory of the spring season.The Flashes had...

Led by Mahomes, the Chiefs win their first Super Bowl in 50 years

Jill Martin, CNN February 2, 2020

(CNN) -- Patrick Mahomes keeps rewriting the NFL history books, and the wait for the Chiefs—and for their head coach—is finally over.A half century after winning their first, the Kansas City Chiefs...

Why it’s important that the 49ers had a female coach in the Super Bowl

Editorial Board February 2, 2020

Before Sunday, there had never been a female coach in the Super Bowl. Katie Sowers, an offensive assistant for the San Francisco 49ers made history at the 54th Super Bowl for being the first female coach...

Whittington overcomes lack of confidence, becomes an All-MAC player

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 2, 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....

Gymnastics wins third straight against George Washington

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 2, 2020

After being named Mid American Conference gymnast of the week on Jan. 22, Rachel DeCavitch continued her success with a first place tie in the balance beam event with a score of 9.825. The freshman gymnast’s...

Cleveland State defeats Kent State wrestling in final home match

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 2, 2020

On Saturday evening, Kent State’s wrestling team held a ceremony honoring its five seniors ahead of its match against Cleveland State.Kade Byland, Lane Hinkle, Shane Mast, Tim Rooney and Cory Simpson...

Lawson, Mally compete in Arkansas Razorback Invitational

Kristyn Hibbett Sports reporter February 1, 2020

This weekend TJ Lawson and Jacob Mally competed in the heptathlon event at the Arkansas Razorback Invitational.  The heptathlon includes a 60m dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 60m hurdles, pole vault...

Blackford, Shumate offensive perfomance not enough in Kent State’s loss to Toledo

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 1, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball kept up with the University of Toledo in the first quarter Saturday afternoon, with both the Flashes and Rockets scoring 17 points.But a 22-point third quarter helped propel...

Senior Philip Whittington (25) goes up for a shot against Akron at the M.A.C.C. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Whittington finished with 11 points and grabbed five offensive rebounds. He scored the game-winning layup with 20 seconds left to give Kent State the 68-67 win.

Whittington’s go-ahead layup gives Kent State its third straight win, five takeaways from Kent State’s win over Akron

Ian Kreider sports reporter January 31, 2020

Senior forward Philip Whittington checked into the game for the first time in nearly six minutes.He stood near the hoop ready for senior guard Antonio Williams to drive. Williams drove hard to the rim,...