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Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel celebrates after defeating No. 1 seed Kollin Moore of Ohio State for the second time in as many days to secure third place at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on March 17, 2018. 

Shoulder surgery to end Conel’s season

Ian Kreider December 10, 2018

Just nine months ago, Kyle Conel shocked the college wrestling world when he finished as Kent State's first unseeded all-American.Now, his future on the mat is uncertain.The senior 197-pounder announced...

Senior guard Jalen Avery coordinates the offense during Kent State's 83-79 victory over Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Wolstein Center. Avery led the Flashes with 23 points. 

Williams’ late steal helps push Flashes past Wright State

Ian Kreider December 9, 2018

Junior guard Antonio Williams darted down the sideline, chasing a loose ball that he had seconds earlier knocked away from Wright State guard Cole Gentry.Williams corralled the loose ball en route to a...

Junior guard Alexa Golden drives through the Bowling Green defense during Kent State's 81-57 victory Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes overcome slow start, record first road win against Robert Morris

Gina Butkovich December 8, 2018

Despite only making three field goals in the first half, the Kent State women's basketball team (4-4) used a late third quarter rally against Robert Morris (1-7) to help the Flashes record its first road...

Megan Carter shoots a layup against Ball State. Carter finished with seven points in a 79-58 loss on Jan. 20, 2018.

Wright State sneaks past Flashes behind Baker’s hot hand

Gina Butkovich December 2, 2018

Poor shooting and plenty of turnovers proved to be Kent State’s unraveling in its 61-55 loss to  Wright State (5-3) Sunday.This is the second year in a row the Flashes (3-4) have lost to Wright State....

Kent State hockey swept by defending national champ Adrian College

Morgan Dunlop December 2, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team (14-4) is off to a good start this season and are currently ranked No. 23 the country. All that made their loss to No. 3 Adrian College (15-1) this weekend was a humbling...

Kent State hockey swept by defending national champ Adrian College

Morgan Dunlop December 2, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team (14-4) is off to a good start this season and are currently ranked No. 23 the country. All that made their loss to No. 3 Adrian College (15-1) this weekend was a humbling...

Kent State guard Anthony Roberts attempts a shot during the Flashes' matchup against Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2018. Kent State won, 78-67.

Whittington, Flashes extend win streak against Norfolk State

Ian Kreider December 1, 2018

Junior forward Philip Whittington threw the ball off the rim twice during the dead ball.Both were point blank misses, which was indicative of Kent State’s (7-1) first half where it finished 10-for-30...

Duquesne’s high-powered offense snaps Flashes’ winning streak

Gina Butkovich November 29, 2018

Shaky first and fourth quarters against Duquesne (3-3) resulted in a 77-72 loss for Kent State (3-3).Duquesne hit 4 straight 3-pointers to start the game and then held the lead for all of the first quarter....

Kent State guard Jaylin Walker drives to the hoop during the Flashes' 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Walker finishes with career-high coming off bench in homecoming

Ian Kreider November 28, 2018

Junior guard Jaylin Walker showed Kent State (6-1) what it was missing in his absence as he scored 36 points in his second game back from suspension and led the Flashes on a 14-2 run over the final 1:36...

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver (26) looks past Boston Celtics' Greg Monroe (55) in the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals on May 19, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won, 116-86. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

AP Source: Cavs send Korver to Jazz for G Burks, 2 picks

TOM WITHERS November 28, 2018

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Korver is getting another shot with a contender.The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Korver, one of the best deep outside shooters in NBA history, to the Utah Jazz, a person...

Members of the Kent State women's golf team pose after starting their spring season with a victory at the Mid-American Conference Match Play Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Womens golf team ends successful fall season

Maddie Dolin November 28, 2018

After the finish of a successful fall season that saw the Kent State women's golf team move up up in the the national rankings, the Flashes are hoping their work throughout the winter will help contribute...

Junior guard Jaylin Walker chases a loose ball during Kent State's 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Williamson clutch free throws closes game for Flashes in win at Vanderbilt

Ian Kreider November 23, 2018

Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson stepped to the line as Kent State (4-1) led Vanderbilt (4-1) 77-75 with 0.5 seconds left.Williamson threw the ball off the backboard before bouncing it in front...