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Kent State's Shane Mast wrestles against Buffalo's Brett Perry on Jan. 26.

Kent State wrestling falls to Buffalo despite strong showing from underclassmen

Brandon Lewis January 26, 2019

Kent State wrestling freshman Kade Byland, sophomore Andrew McNally and redshirt freshman Kody Komara were all victorious on Saturday, but the Flashes could not pull out a win against the Buffalo Bulls.The...

Senior Philip Whittington pushes past a defender during the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. Kent State lost, 88-79.

Five takeaways from Kent State’s loss to No. 14 Buffalo

Henry Palattella January 25, 2019

Five takeaways from Kent State’s loss to No. 14 Buffalo   For 37 minutes on Friday, the Kent State men’s basketball team was right there against No. 14 Buffalo. But in the end, the final three minutes...

Antonio Williams takes a shot in the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. The Flashes lost, 88-79.

Late run, lack of ball movement dooms short-handed Flashes

Ian Kreider January 25, 2019

Kent State (15-5, 4-3 Mid-American Conference) utilized a seven-man rotation Friday because a sprained ankle kept senior guard Mitch Peterson out of the lineup.“(Mitch’s injury) is not the reason we...

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OPINION: Are sports dynasties a bad thing?

Alex Cala January 25, 2019

For four straight years, the early part of my summers were defined by one thing and one thing only: the Cleveland Cavaliers seemingly inevitable NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors.While...

Kent State's Antonio Williams drives to the basket against Toledo's Chris Darrington in the second half of Tuesday's game at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes will rely on bench in matchup with No. 14 Buffalo

Ian Kreider January 24, 2019

It would be easy to point to senior guard Jaylin Walker’s 36-point outburst as the reason Kent State (15-4, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) secured a 17-point comeback win against Toledo on Tuesday. While...

Flashes drop sluggish affair to Ball State

Gina Butkovich January 23, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball team's losing streak continued Wednesday, as the Flashes fell to Ball State in what was a hard-fought, defensive battle. This loss continued a tough trend for the Flashes...

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OPINION: Cash doesn’t always rule

Dante Centofanti January 23, 2019

When I think of the revolutionaries in the sports world, the figures that first come to mind are those in the world of boxing. I think of people like former Flash Don King, who set a precedent in boxing...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts (15) celebrates with Akiean Frederick (3) and Troy Simmons after defeating Toledo 87-85 in overtime, Tuesday at the M.A.C. Center.

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win

Henry Palattella January 22, 2019

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win Kent State probably shouldn’t have won its game Tuesday night. The Flashes looked lethargic for stretches and it showed on the scoreboard;...

Kent State's Jaylin Walker puts up a shot against Toledo's Willie Jackson in the second half of Tuesday's game at the M.A.C. Center.

Flashes secure win against Toledo behind career-highs from Walker, Roberts

Ian Kreider January 22, 2019

Senior guard Jaylin Walker delivered the win in a way only he could: a one-foot floater from beyond the foul line in the waning seconds of overtime.“I just made a good move and he bit on it,” Walker...

New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman (11) reacts after making a catch for a first down during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Pats vs. Rams in a meeting of past vs. future

Eddie Pells / Associated Press January 21, 2019

It began in 2002, back when the Rams were in St. Louis and the Patriots were a plucky underdog standing in the way of a potential dynasty.So much has changed.This hasn’t: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.The...

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Men’s golf coach Herb Page inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

Amanda Levine January 21, 2019

Kent State’s director of golf and men’s golf coach Herb Page has been inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, becoming the first-ever coach to receive the honors. “I can’t imagine...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff calls out a play during the second half of the Flashes' matchup against NIU on Jan. 19. The Flashes won, 78-68.

Walker, defense push Flashes past Northern Illinois

Ian Kreider January 19, 2019

A Consistent defensive effort is something that has been lacking in recent games for the Kent State men's basketball team (14-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference).The Flashes defense was the difference maker...