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Kent State’s next man up approach propels running back room

Mitch Meyers December 18, 2019

Ever since Dri Archer's dominance in 2012 and 2013, Kent State could not find a good fit in the running back room.After 2013, the Flashes' rush offense dropped to last in the Mid-American Conference with...

Senior running back Will Matthews (No. 2) had a career-day in a 26-3 win at Akron on Oct. 12. He finished the game with 25 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown in his first game of the season after recovering from a torn lateral meniscus.

Kent State running back trio carry rushing offense on three-game win streak, Frisco Bowl appearance

Ian Kreider December 17, 2019

Kent State started the season with senior Jo-El Shaw as its feature running back, but after five games he was suspended and did not travel with the team to Akron. Two games later, he was no longer a member...

Junior tight end Adam Dulka arrives at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club in Frisco,Texas. He has six catches for 45 yards and a touchdown this season. 

Kent State football arrives in Frisco, Texas

Ian Kreider December 16, 2019

Monday afternoon at about 3:40 p.m. Central Standard Time coach Sean Lewis got off the first of five Kent State buses that were police escorted to the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club. He greeted...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field after he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during a a touchdown celebration in Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost, 31-24.

Frisco Bowl provides Lewis money, recruiting opportunities

Ian Kreider Sports reporter December 15, 2019

The Frisco Bowl has given coach Sean Lewis two things that seemed doubtful just a month ago— money and time. Lewis’ $440,000 salary saw a $15,000 boost on Dec. 7 after leading Kent State to its first...

The Kent State football team celebrates after hearing they will be going to Frisco, Texas to play in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco bowl. 

Five takeaways from Lewis’ Friday press conference regarding Frisco Bowl

Ian Kreider Sports reporter December 13, 2019

Kent State will play in its first bowl game since 2012. The Flashes ended the season on a three-game winning streak after starting the season 3-6. Here are five takeaways from coach Sean Lewis' Friday...

Kent State wrestling looks to finish 2019 strong against tough opponents

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter December 12, 2019

Kent State wrestling (2-4) looks to finish strong before its two week winter break.Last weekend the team was in Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Invitational where fifth-year senior Tim Rooney finished 8th...

The Kent State football team celebrates after hearing they will be going to Frisco, Texas to play in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco bowl. 

Kent State will play in first bowl game since 2012

Ian Kreider December 8, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis stood in front of a room full of his players, who just a month ago were a 3-6 team facing another losing season.After finishing the season with three straight one possession wins, Lewis...

Flashes lockdown Cleveland State, share the wealth on offense

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter December 8, 2019

Cleveland State scored first to jump ahead of the Kent State men’s basketball team, and Kent State took almost 10 minutes to gain a lead.With 10:27 to play in the first half, senior forward Philip Whittington...

Three takeaways from Kent State’s third straight win

Ian Kreider December 8, 2019

Kent State used a 22-2 run over four minutes to separate itself from Cleveland State (4-6). The Flashes improved to 8-1 with the 81-59 win. It’s the Flashes fifth win of 20 or more points this season....

Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

Men’s basketball dominates in second half to stay perfect at home

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter December 3, 2019

At the end of the first half Kent State was barely up against Detroit Mercy, leading 36-30.The Titans scored first in the second half, bringing the deficit to four. But from then on, Kent State outscored...

Megan Carter scores 1,000th point, leads team to victory

Amanda Levine Assigning editor December 3, 2019

Senior guard Megan Carter became the 22nd player in Kent State women’s basketball history to score 1,000 points. She led the Flashes with 21 points in a 81-58 win over St. Bonaventure.“Thinking back...

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 takeaways from Kent State’s win against Stetson

Ian Kreider Sports reporter December 1, 2019

Kent State has three wins of 24 points or more this season. They, again, had a slow first half in a 77-53 win over Stetson on Saturday. Here are three takeaways from the win.1. Kent State is a second half...