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Kent State pitchers combine for shutout extra innings win over Toledo

Nick Buzzelli April 21, 2017

It took 15 innings to score one run in the Kent State baseball team’s series opener against University of Toledo Friday night. But that one run, which was unearned, was all it took to pick up the program’s...

Kent beats rival in first game

Samantha Ross April 21, 2017

The Kent State softball team (18-23, 8-8 Mid-American Conference) became patient at the plate in order to beat rival University of Akron (20-24, 8-8 MAC) 7-3.“I think they just got patient,” coach...

KentWired Sports Update: April 21, 2017

Sharie Ellison April 21, 2017

KentWired Sports Update: Friday, April 21 from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Kent State senior infielder Dom Lero throws from second base to first base against Youngstown State on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Kent lost 11-6.

Kent State sweeps season series vs Pitt with 12-8 win

Nick Buzzelli April 19, 2017

The first time the Kent State played the University of Pittsburgh this season, the team was locked in a tightly contested game against its Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. But the Flashes were able...

Wrestling earns nation’s fourth highest GPA

Henry Palattella April 19, 2017

The Kent State wrestling team was honored for its members' work in the classroom Wednesday, as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced that the team earned the fourth highest GPA in the nation.The...

KentWired Sports Update: April 17, 2017

Adam Tomlin April 18, 2017

KentWired Web Sports Update: April 17, 2017 from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Kent State senior infielder Dom Lero throws from second base to first base against Youngstown State on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Kent lost 11-6.

Vranesic picks up first career victory as Flashes down YSU on the road

Nick Buzzelli April 18, 2017

Joe Vranesic had never pitched in a regular season game in his collegiate career prior to Tuesday’s afternoon game.The Kent State redshirt freshman took the mound as a reliever in a fall ball game in...

Grimm leaving mark on Kent State record books

Samantha Ross April 18, 2017

Senior Maddy Grimm wanted to leave her last season on the Kent State softball team on a , and 40 games into the Flashes season, that's exactly what she's done.“Based off of the past three years, I’ve...

Men’s golf places first at Boilermaker Invitational

Erik Svensson April 16, 2017

The rain and wind of West Lafayette, Indiana wasn't enough to stop the Kent State men’s golf team from shining.The Flashes placed first in the Boilermaker Invitational, hosted by No. 38 Purdue. The team...

Parker to hold book signing on campus

Henry Palattella April 16, 2017

Chris Parker’s career as a journalist has taken him all over the country. First, he started in music, covering talents ranging from The Black Eyed Peas to David Bowie. Then he moved into feature writing,...

Then a Kent State senior infielder, Maddy Grimm bunts during the double-header against Miami University at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Flashes lost, 12-4. [FILE]

Flashes suffer two losses to Miami (OH) over weekend

Samantha Ross April 16, 2017

Kent State shortstop Holly Speers came back with a bang after being out for about a month due to an injury. Speers hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Flashes (16-23, 7-8 Mid-American Conference) first...

Kent State senior pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitches againist the Miami on Saturday Apr. 15, 2017. Kent State won 3-2.

Home runs propel softball to victory over Miami (OH)

Samantha Ross April 15, 2017

The Kent State softball team (16-23, 7-8 Mid-American Conference) hit three home runs to beat Miami University (23-17, 9-6) 3-2 in the series finale on Saturday. “We are happy to get the win,” coach...