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Freshman wrestler Jake Ferri prepares to grapple with an opposing wrestler. Ferri is one of four freshmen in Kent State's starting lineup this season. 

Four freshmen lead Kent State wrestling into the future

Kayla Proctor February 25, 2018

The Kent State wrestling team has had a season of more consistent wins and a much-improved record over last year’s, finishing the regular season with a winning record of 13-9, compared to 2016-17’s...

Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Avery’s free throws cap defensive stalemate in Flashes win

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2018

Things looked bleak for Kent State when Jalen Avery caught an inbounds pass with seven seconds left against Bowling Green on Saturday.Demajeo Wiggins had just scored his 13th and 14th points from the free-throw...

Senior forward Jordan Korinek drives to the basket for two of her game-high 16 points during Kent State's 60-55 win over Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes hold on for Wagon Wheel win

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2018

Kent State’s defense stifled Akron all game, and the Flashes offense did just enough down the stretch to survive a furious Zips comeback for a Wagon Wheel Challenge win, 60-55.Kent State (12-16, 5-11...

A Kent State hockey player celebrates a goal during the Flashes' 6-2 win over Mercyhurst Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes’ season ends abruptly after quarterfinals loss

Chad Flannery February 23, 2018

The Kent State men’s hockey club’s season was cut one game short of a chance at a league championship after a 5-0 loss to Adrian College Friday night.Adrian is one of the best clubs in the nation,...

Then a sophomore, Kent State's Gisli Sveinbergsson tees off on the 16th hole at the Mid-American Conference championship in Nashport, OH. The Flashes won the conference, while Sveinbergsson won golfer of the year. [FILE]

Flashes look to carry success into spring season

Amanda Levine February 23, 2018

After finishing the fall season ranked No. 22, the Kent State’s men’s golf team enters the spring ranked No. 28 in the country, according to NCAA Division I sports.Coach Herb Page said the program...

Kent State forward TJ West carries the puck through the offensive zone during the Flashes' 9-2 victory over John Carroll on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes advance to league playoff semifinals after win over Calvin College

Chad Flannery February 22, 2018

The Kent State men’s hockey club advanced to the semifinals of the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League playoffs after a dominating 4-0 win over Calvin College.During the final six games of the season,...

A poster for T-shirts being sold before Kent State gymnastics' Pink meet against Eastern Michigan at 1 p.m. Sunday at the M.A.C. Center. All proceeds from the event go to COSACARES.

Kent State gymnastics to host Pink meet Sunday

Libby Schrack February 22, 2018

The Kent State gymnastics team is hosting its annual Pink meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes (5-3, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) will be taking on Eastern Michigan (4-5, 0-3 MAC).This...

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

‘Superwoman’ Hooks’ hands Flashes second loss to Ohio in as many weeks

Ian Kreider February 22, 2018

Kent State (11-16, 4-10 Mid-American Conference) was looking for a spark to ignite its season, but that light grew ever more dim after Wednesday night’s loss in Athens.The Flashes lost a barn burner,...

Kent State senior guard Kevin Zabo gets fouled driving to the basket during the Flashes' 88-76 loss to Ohio at the Convocation Center Feb. 20, 2018. 

Red-hot shooting lifts Ohio past Kent State

Cameron Hoover February 20, 2018

Kent State junior point guard Jalen Avery had a very simple explanation for the Flashes’ loss at Ohio Tuesday night.“I’m really disappointed in our defense,” said Avery, who scored nine points...

Then a junior, Rachel Stypinski participates on the uneven bars during a meet against Ball State Friday, March 10, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes post season-high in loss at Central Michigan

Libby Schrack February 19, 2018

The Kent State gymnastics team posted a season-high score against Central Michigan, but the Flashes fell short in a narrow competition to the Chippewas, 196.150-196.125.“We went out there and did a great...

Madison Dunlap (2) and Nichole Flemming (6) run the mile during the Kent State Tune Up on Feb. 17, 2018 at the Kent State Field House. Dunlap won the race with a time of 5:01:73. [FILE]

Flashes take nine events in final test before conference championships

Laurene Darby February 18, 2018

The Kent State men’s and women’s track and field teams combined to win nine events Saturday at the Kent State Tune Up in the Field House.The tune up was the last home meet for the Flashes and concluded...

Kent State and John Carroll players fight over the puck during a 9-2 Flashes' victory at the KSU Ice Arena on Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes’ national playoff hopes thrashed by Davenport

Chad Flannery February 18, 2018

The Kent State hockey club suffered two brutal losses at the hands of Davenport University (18-9-2), by scores of 6-2 and 5-3, to bring the Flashes’ record to 24-9-1 on the season.The losses also bring...

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