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How the media covers male athletes vs. female athletes

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 10, 2020

Samantha Show turned on a high and inside pitch to break a 1-1 tie against the University of Florida with a solo shot to left field. The senior pitcher looked at the ball fly, then slammed her bat down...

Flashes drop to 0-2 in conference play against Eastern Michigan

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 8, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball got off to a slow start against Eastern Michigan Wednesday night; the Flashes were held to just nine points in the first quarter.After an early deficit of 34-22, the Flashes...

Senior guard Antonio Williams poses after making a 3-pointer against Toledo on Jan. 7, 2020. He shot 2-for-3 from the 3-point line and was one of three Kent State players who scored 16 points.

Whittington, Pippen, Williams lead balanced offense, four takeaways in win over Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 8, 2020

Balance ultimately led to Kent State’s second straight win. Each of the players who averaged in double digits scored higher than their averages, helping the Flashes weather a 32-point career-high from...

Antonio Williams (4) goes up for a layup against Toledo's Luke Maranka (12) on Jan. 28 at the M.A.C.C.

Kent State dominates inside, takes down another MAC favorite

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter January 7, 2020

As the clock ticked down in the first half, Kent State needed a putback from senior guard C.J. Williamson to tie the game, 33-33.But the second half of Kent State’s game against Toledo was not so close...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) shoots a layup during Kent State's 77-53 win over Stetson on Nov. 30, 2019. He finished with a season-high 16 points, with 12 points coming in the second half.

Three factors heading into Kent State’s MAC opener at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

*Originally posted Jan. 2, 2020Kent State enters conference play with 10 wins for the second straight season. After a 9-1 start, the Flashes dropped two of four games, including a 96-68 loss at Mississippi...

Antonio "Booman" Williams, senior guard, drives the ball towards the hoop during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Five takeaways from Williams’, Simons’ career-highs in win at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

Kent State needed at least one guard to step up after a 28-point loss at Mississippi State on Dec. 30. During the loss, the Flashes starting three guards combined to shoot 12-for-29. Friday night they...

Flashes drop last game before conference play

Owen MacMilan Sports reporter December 31, 2019

With 9:55 to play in the first half against Mississippi State, Kent State men’s basketball team seemed to be totally in control.Senior guard Troy Simons had just hit a 3-pointer to extend the Kent State...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff covers his face during Kent State's 71-52 loss at Ohio State on Nov. 25.

“They played with purpose, and we were just playing”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s biggest loss this season

Ian Kreider December 30, 2019

Kent State opened the game shooting the ball well, but foul trouble, technical foul frustration and settling for contested jump shots led to a 96-68 loss. Here’s five takeaways from an ugly offensive...

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) hands off to running back Will Matthews (2). Crum finished with a career-high 147 rushing yards, while Matthews added 56 yards and a touchdown.

Kent State wins first bowl game in program history behind career performance from Crum

Ian Kreider December 21, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis braced for it.Two players dumped orange Gatorade on his head. The liquid drenched his navy blue Kent State short sleeve sweatshirt and long sleeve undershirt so much that he shook his...

Senior cornerback Jamal Parker tackles running back TJ Reed during Kent State's first home game against Kennesaw State University on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Flashes beat Kennesaw State 26-23 in overtime.

Kent State’s run defense will play large role against Utah State

Ian Kreider December 20, 2019

Two things have been consistent with Kent State football during the 2019 season: junior quarterback Dustin Crum and the run defense.Well, actually, the lack of run defense. The Flashes rank 127th out...

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

From the bench to “The Guy”: How Dustin Crum became Kent State’s answer at quarterback

Ian Kreider December 20, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum wandered into the media room at The Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club clad in a navy blue “Be the Alpha” Kent State football shirt and clashing navy blue shorts...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis addresses the media during a press conference at Toyota Stadium on Thursday morning. The Flashes will play Utah State Friday at 7:30 p.m. inside Toyota Stadium.

Three takeaways from pregame Frisco Bowl press conference

Ian Kreider December 19, 2019

Thursday morning’s joint press conference saw Kent State coach Sean Lewis and Utah State coach Gary Andersen seated at the same table separated by the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl trophy.  Unfortunately,...