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Kent quarterback Woody Barrett rushes the flashes matchup against Akron on Oct. 20, 2018. The Flashes lost, 24-23, in overtime.

Flashes’ season ends with loss to Eastern Michigan

Ian Kreider November 23, 2018

Sean Lewis has had a motto since becoming the Kent State's coach last December: No risk it, no biscuit.With 4:44 left in the Kent State's matchup against Eastern Michigan, Lewis and the Flashes were in...

Kent State point guard Jalen Avery surveys the defense during Kent State's 90-83 overtime win over Miami (OH) on Feb. 27, 2018. Avery scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting.

Williams leads first-half offensive explosion as Flashes run over Savannah State

Cameron Hoover November 20, 2018

After the Kent State men’s basketball team didn’t tally a single assist in the first half of its loss to Liberty last Friday, the Flashes realized they needed to make a change.“After the loss to...

Coach Todd Starkey argues with the referees about calls he believes his players are not getting during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Modkins, defense earn Starkey his 200th win

Ian Kreider November 20, 2018

200 wins.A feat that coach Todd Starkey has now eclipsed.“To be honest with you I had forgotten about it,” Starkey said. “It makes me think about all of the players I’ve coached over the years....

Hockey completes sweep against Rochester College

Morgan Dunlop November 18, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team (14-2) swept Rochester College (1-12) this weekend with two dominating performances at home. The Flashes won 6-2 on Friday night and 3-0 on Saturday night, showcasing why...

Hockey completes sweep against Rochester College

Hockey completes sweep against Rochester College

Morgan Dunlop November 18, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team (14-2) swept Rochester College (1-12) this weekend with two dominating performances at home. The Flashes won 6-2 on Friday night and 3-0 on Saturday night, showcasing why...

Junior guard Mitch Peterson plays defense against Alcorn State at the M.A.C. Center on Nov. 18, 2018.

Newcomers key in home blowout

November 18, 2018

Junior guard C.J. Williamson and junior forward Philip Whittington proved to be the difference makers for Kent State (2-1) early in the first half of their Sunday night matchup against Alcorn State, as...

Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

Flashes conclude weekend sweep with win over Oakland

Gina Butkovich November 18, 2018

 The Kent State women's basketball team (2-2) beat Oakland 75-65 on Sunday at home, the Flashes second win in as many days.“Obviously pleased to get the win,” coach Todd Starkey said. “I thought...

Sophomore guard Megan Carter drives to the hoop against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Zips beat the Flashes, 75-60, for their first conference win of the season. [FILE]

Dingle, Carter lead Flashes in home opener

Gina Butkovich November 18, 2018

The Kent State women's basketball team (1-2) played a close home opener, defeating Northern Kentucky University 62-61.This is the first win of the season for the Flashes, following two season-opening losses...

Kent State junior point guard Jalen Avery brings the ball up the floor against Northern Illinois on March 5, 2018. The Flashes won, 61-59, in the first round of the Mid-American Conference tournament. 

Late push not enough as Flashes drop first game of season

Ian Kreider November 17, 2018

Kent State  started slow again Friday night, but unlike Tuesday night the Flashes weren't able to rebound, falling to Liberty, 77-70.The Flashes (2-1) entered halftime against Liberty (3-0) with zero...

Kent State’s Kaeleigh Stang bumps the ball in Friday’s game against Northern Illinois. The flashes pulled out the win.

Flashes season ends at the hands of Eastern Michigan

Sean Blevins November 15, 2018

The Kent State volleyball team’s (13-18, 6-11 Mid-American Conference) roller coaster season came to an end on Thursday at the hands of a gritty Eastern Michigan squad.The Flashes started off up the...

Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett carries the ball out of the tackle of Toledo Rockets defensive lineman Tuzar Skipper in the first quarter of Thursday's game at Dix Stadium. Barrett scored on the play.

Penalties, slow second half start lead to blowout

Ian Kreider November 15, 2018

Thursday was more of the same for Kent State (2-9, 1-6 Mid-American Conference) at home against Toledo (6-5, 4-3 MAC), as the Flashes were blown out 56-34.The Kent State offense was rolling early on after...

Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Six Flashes in double-figures in win over NAIA’s Shawnee State

Cameron Hoover November 13, 2018

Kent State used a balanced scoring attack and dominant second half to beat visiting NAIA opponent Shawnee State, 90-69, on Tuesday.But what appeared before the game to be an easy win for the Flashes (2-0)...