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The ball hits the net after Kent State attempted to score during a game against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Volleyball drops MAC opener to Akron

Henry Palattella September 22, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team's matchup against Akron Friday could have served as a new beginning for the Flashes, as it marked the start of conference play.Instead, it was a brutal reminder of how the...

Coach Greg Robertson poses for a portrait with the MAC championship trophy and his team at Silver Lake Country Club on Sunday, April 23, 2017, after Kent State won its 19th consecutive championship. [FILE]

Flashes finish second at Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship

Brandon Kagan September 19, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team placed second in the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship Tuesday.The team finished -3 through three rounds, falling short of Illinois, who finished -4.Junior Michaela...

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley dodges a tackle in the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley out for year

Henry Palattella September 19, 2017

During Kent State football coach Paul Hayne's press conference on Monday, he preached that while his team was banged up, they had a "next man up" attitude for the Flashes' upcoming matchup against Louisville. That...

Hitting the field, along with the books: Popular majors among football players

Jarett Theberge September 19, 2017

College athletes often face a myriad of responsibilities, not the least of which are their academics. At Kent State, football players choose their majors in ways that mirror national trends, which university...

A Kent State helmet sits on the sideline adorned with a sticker for Tyler Heintz, a freshman lineman who passed away this summer during the team's conditioning. 

Coroner’s report shows Heintz died of natural causes

Henry Palattella September 18, 2017

The cause of death for freshman Kent State football player, Tyler Heintz, has been ruled a natural death by the Portage County Coroner, Dean DePerro.Heintz collapsed during one of the team’s practices...

Kent State defensive specialist Sam Jones passes during a game against Charleston.

Volleyball ends losing streak at Golden Grizzlies Invitational

Taylor Sforzo September 17, 2017

Kent State volleyball went 1-2 this weekend at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, Michigan. Kent State (2-9) was defeated in straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 17-25, 10-25), to start off the weekend...

Midfielder Jessica Nesbitt swings at the ball during the Kent State v. Missouri State University field hockey game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.

Field hockey earns weekend split

Brandon Busby September 17, 2017

Kent State Field Hockey (3-6, 1-0 Mid-American Confrence) split this weekends games, shutting out Appalachian State (2-6, 0-2 MAC) 3-0 on Friday, and falling Sunday to Liberty University in a rough 7-2...

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley hurdles a defender during Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Flashes unable to score in defensive struggle

Scott Lendak September 17, 2017

Kent State entered Saturday’s contest against Marshall with a 1-1 record and, for the first time this season, coach Paul Haynes led the Flashes on the field. Last time the Thundering Herd and Flashes...

Outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger (right) sets up middle blocker Myla King against Butler University Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Volleyball falls to Oakland

Taylor Sforzo September 15, 2017

Kent State (1-8) fell to Oakland (5-5) in straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 17-25, 10-25), during the Golden Grizzlies Invitational Friday.Freshman Natalie Tagala led the team with 21 assists. Senior Kelsey Bittinger...

Senior Mackenzie Lesnick attempts to score a goal against Dayton on Sept. 10 at Dix Stadium. 

Women’s soccer ties Xavier in overtime

Cameron Hoover September 15, 2017

Freshman Vital Kats buried her team-leading fourth goal of the season early in the first half, but the team couldn’t generate much more offense than that Thursday as Kent State and Xavier were held to...

Senior Alison Harmatz fights for the ball in the MAC championship game against Miami (OH) Saturday Nov. 5, 2016.

On the road again: Field hockey awaits renovation completion

Brandon Busby September 15, 2017

The Kent State women’s field hockey team is looking forward to the weekend after two close losses last weekend, falling 1-0 to Temple University and 2-1 to Northwestern. The Flashes have not played...

Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez, left, and Cody Allen celebrate a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Cleveland. The Indians set the American League record with 21 consecutive wins.

Kent State students react to Indians’ historic streak

Cameron Hoover September 13, 2017

Students in the Kent State Student Center sat on couches or huddled around laptops Wednesday watching the final innings of the Cleveland Indians game against the Detroit Tigers, with each pitch taking...

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