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Men’s Basketball Home Opener 3

Mikey Indriolo November 7, 2019

Antonio "Booman" Williams, senior guard, attempts a layup during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Clara Rodriguez Seto, midfielder and number 26, dribbles the ball up the field during the field hockey game against Longwood University on Nov. 02, 2019. The Flashes lost during double overtime 2-1.

Field hockey heading to MAC Tournament this week

Kathryn Rajnicek, sports reporter November 6, 2019

Kent State field hockey (10-8, 5-1 MAC) is the No. 1 seed in the MAC tournament this week.“I don’t think being the first seed necessarily adds pressure,” coach Kyle Desandes-Moyer said. “I think...

Megan Carter (left) goes up for a shot while Amanda Kalin (right) attempts to block her at the season opener on Nov. 5, 2019. 

Kent State beats Duquesne on Megan Carter buzzer-beater

Gina Butkovich Sports editor November 6, 2019

The game was tied 75-75 with 4.3 seconds left on the clock when senior guard Megan Carter received a return pass. With 0.2 seconds left on the clock, Carter got a shot up over the defenders. It went in...

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum (14) is stopped inches short of the game tying two-point conversion on Nov. 5 2019 at Toledo. Kent State went on to lose 35-33.

Kent State loses third consecutive close game, despite Crum’s performance

Ian Kreider November 5, 2019

Two play calls defined Kent State’s 35-33 loss at Toledo.The first play call came on 3rd-and-6 from the Toledo 26-yard line. Junior quarterback Dustin Crum threw a pass behind the line of scrimmage to...

Flashes hockey swept in weekend series

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 4, 2019

The Kent State Division I hockey team struggled to finish off both games in overtime during its weekend series against Robert Morris. Coach Jim Underwood said that even though the team did not get the...

Gromala Secures 100th win, Kent volleyball beats BGSU

Nicholas Pedone, sports reporter November 4, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team continued their three-week road trip against Bowling Green and Miami University.On Friday evening, the Flashes were able to beat Bowling Green in four sets, a match where...

Clara Rodriguez Seto, midfielder and number 26, dribbles the ball up the field during the field hockey game against Longwood University on Nov. 02, 2019. The Flashes lost during double overtime 2-1.

Field hockey loses in double overtime in regular season finale

Kathryn Rajnicek, sports reporter November 3, 2019

Kent State women’s field hockey (10-8) lost 2-1 at home against Longwood University (8-9) to finish 5-1 in Mid American Conference play in the regular season.“This was our first overtime game of the...

Redshirt sophomore running back Xavier Williams gets run down by Miami defenders during first half on Oct. 26, 2019. The Golden Flashes lost 16-23 against Miami Ohio.

5 factors heading into Tuesday’s game at Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 3, 2019

Kent State is currently riding a two-game losing streak. Both games have been decided by a touchdown each. On Oct. 12, the Flashes led the Mid-American Conference East. Now they are in fourth. 1. Stopping...

Kalin Bennett (center) is blocked by 2 players from the gold team during a Scrimmage on Nov 2, 2019.

Kalin Bennett prepares for first season at Kent

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 3, 2019

Kalin Bennett came to Kent State to play basketball. But in that pursuit of basketball, he has inspired many— namely those on the autism spectrum.He became the first player with autism to receive a Division...

KSU gold team's Giovanni Santiago does a layup while Evab Bainbridge and Kalin Bennett try to block him at the scrimmage on Nov. 2, 2019 in the MACC.

Men’s Basketball look to new faces for production and wins

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter November 3, 2019

The Kent State men’s basketball team played its annual open Blue and Gold scrimmage Saturday night in front of a crowd.“It’s good to be out in front of some people,” coach Rob Senderoff said. “Because...

Ashland and Edinboro continued to battle following the Flashes quick win over Mercyhurst on Nov. 2, 2019.

Kent State wrestling starts season 2-1 after Saturday’s season opener

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter November 2, 2019

Kent State wrestling’s Colin McCracken beat Edinboro University’s Dylan Reynolds, ranked 19th in the country, in the 197 weight class despite dropping the match to the Fighting Scots. The Flashes...

Junior midfielder Maddie Holmes scores third goal during first half of game, Oct. 31, 2019. Kent State won 3-1 against Ohio University.

Flashes dominate in the rain, still washed out of the playoffs

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 31, 2019

The Kent State women’s soccer team played a Halloween game marked by pouring rain, biting wind and a bittersweet victory.Although they defeated Ohio University 3-1, the Flashes learned they would not...