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3 things to watch for women’s basketball

Gina Butkovich, sports editor October 16, 2019

The team is hungry for more postseason wins.The 2018-19 season saw the team beat Green Bay for the program’s first postseason win since 1996. The experience made the team, especially the three seniors,...

Flashes can’t close on a win, still look strong

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 15, 2019

The Kent State women’s golf team lost for the first time Sunday, but coach Lisa Strom said her first fall season at Kent proved what her team can do.“It’s a little bit bittersweet to finish the season...

Kent State soccer beats Akron 2-0

Gina Butkovich, Sports editor October 13, 2019

Less than three minutes into the game, sophomore midfielder Karly Hellstrom took a shot from five yards in front of the net. The ball rebounded, Hellstrom collected it and scored her fifth goal of the...

Kent Setter Natalie Tagala pops a ball back into play during the third set against Akron.

Kent State volleyball falls to Akron

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 13, 2019

On Friday night, Kent State volleyball had its first Mid-American Conference victory with a sweep over Buffalo. On Saturday night, they only managed one match victory in a loss to Akron. “What happens...

The Flashes celebrate and raise the Wagon Wheel after a 26-3 win against the Zips in Akron.

Kent State beats Akron for first time since 2014 behind Matthews’ career day

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 12, 2019

True freshman running back Joachim Bangda went down with an undisclosed injury after a six yard carry on the third play from scrimmage.Enter senior running back Will Matthews.Matthews came into the game...

Kent State volleyball secures first MAC victory

Gina Butkovich, sports editor October 12, 2019

Kent State volleyball had its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season, beating Buffalo 3-0. “Obviously it’s a great feeling,” coach Don Gromala said. “But wins and losses aside, it’s...

Helena Cambra Soler (right) turns to get the ball during the field hockey game on Oct. 11, 2019. The Golden Flashes played Miami University and won 3-2.

Kent State field hockey beats Miami to win fourth game in a row

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 11, 2019

In 2018, Kent State’s field hockey season came to an end with a 5-3 loss to Miami University in the Mid-American Conference Championship game. Preparing to play Miami for the first time since that loss,...

Flashes fight injury, late struggles, but have best finish this fall

The Kent State men’s golf team had its best finish of the season on Tuesday, tying for sixth in the Fighting Irish Classic.The Flashes shot twelve-over-par 864 on the Warren Golf Course in South Bend,...

Women’s golf wins 3rd tournament in a row

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 8, 2019

Kent state women's golf held off a surging Ole Miss team, winning the Illini Invitational by just one stroke to remain undefeated this fall.“It always feels good to come home with a win,” coach Lisa...

An early look at Akron: Three factors heading into Saturday’s Wagon Wheel

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 8, 2019

The health of Akron quarterback Kato Nelson.An apparent arm injury sidelined Nelson in the first half of Akron’s 37-29 loss to UMass on Sept. 28. Nelson could be seen with his arm in a sling without...

Jon Mills coaches at the 2018 NCAA Men’s Golf National Championship at the Karsten Creek Golf Club on May 28, 2018, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Jon Mills emphasizes culture of competition for mens golf team

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 8, 2019

Men’s golf coach Jon Mills is trying to tap into and expand the culture of Kent forged by former coach Herb Page.“Obviously creating that culture is hugely important,” Mills said. “The great thing...

Junior forward Rubin Chavarria chases after the puck while Syracuse forward William Franzese pushes against him during Kent State's game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

Overtime yields first win of the season for Flashes’ hockey team

Dana O'Black Sports reporter October 6, 2019

Kent State hockey earned its first win of the season in overtime Friday night against Syracuse University.The team won 4-3 Friday night.Due to injuries, the team is down to only dressing 5 defensemen,...