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Then-Akron coach, Keith Dambrot, yells at his during the MAC title game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

Dambrot leaving Akron basketball for Duquesne

Henry Palattella March 27, 2017

For the first time in 13 years, The University of Akron's basketball team will be dealing with something new in the offseason: uncertainty. That uncertainty stems from the head coaching possession, as...

Kent State redshirt junior Robert Ziegler pitches against University of Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Kent State won 7-6.

Baseball sweeps Ball State in first MAC series

Henry Palattella March 26, 2017

The Kent State baseball team's (15-6, 3-0 MAC) Mid-American Conference schedule opened about as well as they could have wanted it to this weekend, as the Flashes completed a sweep of Ball State (11-13,...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm races towards third base as the ball flies foul at the Diamond at Dix Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Kent State defeated Ohio University, 5-4, in 2 extra innings.

Softball wins MAC opening series against Eastern Michigan

Samantha Ross March 26, 2017

The Kent State softball team (10-15, 2-1 MAC) started off its Mid-American Conference schedule strong with a series win over Eastern Michigan University (12-14, 1-2 MAC).“Every conference win is important,...

Softball splits double header with Eastern Michigan

Samantha Ross March 24, 2017

The Kent State softball team (9-15, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) lost its first game to Eastern Michigan University (12-13, 1-1) Friday, but came back to defeat the Eagles in the next game.The Flashes...

Burch’s diving catch preserves Kent State’s win in conference opener

Nick Buzzelli March 24, 2017

When Kent State pitcher Zach Spangler entered Friday’s game at Ball State University with one out in the bottom of the ninth, the Flashes were ahead by three and looked to be in position to win their...

Former Kent State wide receiver Ernest Calhoun participates in the shuttle run during Kent State's NFL Pro-Day at the Kent State Field House on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State football seniors put their skills on display

Jack Kopanski March 24, 2017

With just over a month until the 2017 NFL Draft, Kent State football held its annual Pro Day on Friday at the Field House.Nine seniors showcased their skills in front of scouts from numerous NFL teams,...

Josh Cribbs

Former Flash Cribbs officially retires from NFL

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

From 2001-2004, Josh Cribbs totaled 86 touchdowns as the Flashes' dual-threat quarterback. That still didn't get Cribbs an immediate spot on an NFL team as the 2005 NFL Draft came and went, Cribbs said.All...

Gates to be inducted into Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates never played a down of football in his time at Kent State, but that didn't stop him from making his mark in athletics as he spent two seasons on the Kent State...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball falls to Pitt, losing streak reaches six games

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

The Kent State softball team's losing streak reached six games Wednesday, as they dropped their tilt to the University of Pittsburgh (15-11), 7-0.The Flashes (8-14) found themselves down right out of the...

Women’s golf a young, passionate team looking to continue MAC streak, find NCAA victory

Erik Svensson March 21, 2017

There are few teams that can boast the consistent success of the Kent State women’s golf team.The team has seen consistent success since its creation. The Flashes have won 18 consecutive MAC championships...

Golf places first in Seahawk Invitational, breaks records

Erik Svensson March 20, 2017

The Kent State men’s golf team had a record-breaking finish at its tournament Monday.The Flashes came in first at the Seahawk Intercollegiate hosted by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.The...

Gymnastics to compete in Morgantown Regional

Henry Palattella March 20, 2017

The Kent State gymnastics team is competing in the Morgantown Regional in Morgantown, West Virginia, the NCAA announced Monday afternoon.The Flashes had a regional qualifying score of 195.720 in the regular...