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Kent State midfielder Clarie Welter looks to pass against Robert Morris on Feb. 16. Kent State lost, 11-6.

Flashes fall to Kennesaw State despite strong start

Amanda Levine April 12, 2019

The referee blew the whistle and Kennesaw State won the first draw control of the game. The Owls immediately made a run on Kent State's half of the field, but the Flashes swarming defense led to a quick...

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OPINION: Goodbye, Dwyane

Sean Blevins April 11, 2019

Dwyane Wade has indisputably had one of the best careers in NBA history. His loss is one that will reverberate both on and off the court, as he’s a walking legend who is undeniably a top-20 player of...

Sophomore Olivia Sborlini rounds the bases during the first game of the  doubleheader against Ohio on April 11, 2018. The Flashes lost, 4-2.

Flashes record 1-0 in pitchers duel against Ohio

Gina Butkovich April 11, 2019

The Kent State softball team has won five of the last six games and currently sit on top of the Mid-American Conference standings, which is exactly where the Flashes want to be at this point in the season.“We...

Members of the Kent State baseball team stand on the rail to watch a ball approach the home run fence in their game against Western Michigan on Friday.

Flashes prepare for series against CMU

John Conley April 10, 2019

Kent State baseball is set to host a three-game series this weekend against Central Michigan, who is currently tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference.The Chippewas come into Schoonover Stadium...

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OPINION: Greed is a factor in college athletics pay debate

Dante Centofanti April 10, 2019

The NCAA Tournament is a three-week long theater that provides us with countless storylines. With Virginia’s Kyle Guy, De’Andre Hunter and coach Tony Bennett cutting down the nets on Monday, the 90th...

Corey Conners hugs his wife after winning the Valero Texas Open on Sunday at the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course in San Antonio, Texas. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images).

KSU grad Corey Conners earns trip to Masters with first PGA Tour win at Valero Texas Open

Zachary McKnight April 9, 2019

   Corey Conners had an uphill battle from the beginning of the Valero Texas Open, starting with a Monday qualifier.Then he had to beat some of the biggest names in golf that included Ricky Fowler, Jim...

Sophomore Greg Lewandoski smiles as he stands on second base during Kent State's game against Western Michigan on April 5. The Flashes won, 9-5.

Flashes use strong finale to secure series win over Western Michigan

John Conley April 7, 2019

After managing just one run and five hits during Saturday’s game against Western Michigan, Kent State turned it around Sunday, scoring 15 runs against the Broncos to secure the series win.The Flashes...

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Men’s, women’s track set new records at Northeast Ohio Quad over weekend

Brandon Lewis April 7, 2019

For the Kent State men’s and women’s track teams, it felt great to finally be outside.The teams set new school records over the weekend for the Flashes at the Northeast Ohio Quad in Akron for the first...

Madi Huck hurls a pitch against Buffalo on April 21, 2018. The Flashes swept Buffalo in a three-game series, each win coming from the run-rule after five innings. 

Kent State softball sweeps series against Western Michigan

Gina Butkovich April 7, 2019

Kent State softball coach Eric Oakley talked about the Flashes’ need to play a complete series, saying the players “had to get better at playing two games consistently,” on Tuesday.Over the weekend,...

Kent State midfielder Madison Rapier carries the ball up against Robert Morris. The Colonials won, 11-6.

Lacrosse team’s defensive struggles continue in loss to Jacksonville University

Amanda Levine April 7, 2019

The Kent State lacrosse team continued its trend of starting strong offensively in its Sunday game against Jacksonville.The Flashes got on the board first on a Kelli Bailey goal that came off an assist...

Pimnipa Panthong tees off at the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship on April 4, 2019. She would finish 17th in the tournament.

Panthong ties for 17th in Augusta national women’s championship, Finn misses cut

Zachary McKnight April 7, 2019

Pimnipa Panthong was in contention after the first two rounds of the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship at the Champions Retreat Golf Club.The final round was another story, however,...

Virginia playing against Auburn on the NCAA men's Final Four tournament Saturday, April 6. 

NCAA men’s Final Four: Virginia, Texas Tech advance to the title game

Jill Martin / CNN April 7, 2019

(CNN) — Virginia's redemption tour isn't finished yet. And for Texas Tech, their greatness may just be beginning.A year after becoming the first No. 1 seed in men's college basketball history to lose...