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Quarterback Dustin Crum (14) hands the ball off to Xavier Williams (18), during the football game on Nov. 14, 2019. The Flashes beat the University of Buffalo 30-27.

Five factors heading into Kent State’s game against Ball State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 20, 2019

Kent State is coming off the largest fourth quarter comeback in the FBS this season. They need two more wins to become bowl eligible. The first game is against offensive juggernaut Ball State. Here’s...

Sophomore guard Anthony Roberts (15) dribbles the ball down the court. Kent State beat Purdue Fort Wayne University 75-68 on Nov. 19, 2019.

Peterson’s defense, second half push secures Kent State’s fourth win

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 19, 2019

For the second straight game Kent State trailed at the half. This time, the Flashes were down 42-38 to Purdue Fort Wayne after turning the ball over 11 times. Here are three things that changed in the...

Kent State hockey swept by Calvin College

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Competing for a full 60-minute game has been a focus of the team all season long, but it has struggled to get the puck to bounce in its favor. Coach Jim Underwood said that a lack of preparation outside...

Kent State competes with Michigan State on Saturday Nov. 16. Photo is courtesy of Kent State athletics. 

Kent State wrestling drops two duals to power five opponents

Aidan Coyne, tech reporter November 17, 2019

Kent State wrestling matched up against two power five opponents in No. 29 Michigan State and No. 19 Oklahoma on Saturday at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.The Flashes lost 29-7 to the Sooners...

Steve Albert points at someone he recognizes in the Kent Stater's newsroom on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

Steve Albert returns for hockey alumni weekend

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Every Sunday, Steve Albert writes an email to the student broadcasting team with his feedback of the weekend’s broadcast. Albert said that giving this opportunity to students and being able to mentor...

Pozwick records hat trick in division III hockey loss

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

The Kent State Division III hockey team fell to Robert Morris University Saturday afternoon 8-5.The team gave up several powerplay goals. Coach Zack Nowak said those mistakes are prone to cost the team...

Freshman Nila Blackford, 4, talks to her coach Todd Starkey during a free throw in the women's basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne. The Golden Flashes beat Purdue Fort Wayne 75-67 in the Akron Classic on Nov. 16, 2019.

Kent State loses to Michigan, beats Purdue Fort Wayne

Gina Butkovich, sports editor November 17, 2019

On Friday, Kent State lost 88-53 to the University of Michigan. It was the first loss of the season for Kent State and the teams biggest loss since Nov. 25, 2016 when they lost 84-42 to Baylor University. “We...

Kent State comes back to beat Wright State 72-71

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter November 17, 2019

With ten seconds to go, junior forward Danny Pippen hit a corner three.After being down by 16 points early, the three completed a 72-71 comeback win against Wright State.Senior guard Antonio Williams found...

Defensive specialist Kaeleigh Stang, 18, serves the ball into play during the women's volleyball game on Nov. 15, 2019. The Golden Flashes won 3-0 against University of Akron.

Kent State volleyball beats Akron, secures MAC tournament bid

Nicholas Pedone, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team hosted the Zips of Akron University on Friday evening and secured their bid to appear in the MAC Volleyball Championship this week.It was a quick three-set affair in which...

Kent State loses 88-53 to the University of Michigan

Gina Butkovich, sports editor November 15, 2019

After the first quarter, Kent State had a 16-12 lead over the University of Michigan. By the end of the second quarter, they were down 31-25. Then it was 62-39 by the end of the third. They ended up losing...

Senior wide receiver Kavious Price catches a touchdown pass during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

An onside kick, blocked punt help Kent State complete largest FBS fourth quarter comeback this season

Ian Kreider, sports reporter November 15, 2019

Kent State trailed 27-6 with under eight minutes to play.They would score 24 unanswered points in the final eight minutes to secure a 30-27 win. They improve to 4-6, 3-3 Mid-American Conference. Buffalo...

Bowling Green defenders stop Kent State's running back Jo-el Shaw during Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Jo-El Shaw declares for 2020 NFL Draft

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 14, 2019

Thursday afternoon senior running back Jo-El Shaw tweeted that he was declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft."That was decided with my mom and my family earlier this week," Shaw told KentWired in a phone interview...