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Alexa Golden, Sophomore point guard dribbles past the University of Miami defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84 to 66.

Kent State secures second place in MAC East

Henry Palattella February 1, 2017

At halftime of Kent State's Tuesday tilt against Miami (OH), Kent State head coach Todd Starkey needed a minute. Starkey's team was already in the process of shuffling off the court into the locker room,...

Brothers Bob and Will Blair stand next to their bodybuilding championship trophy on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Bodybuilder brothers reshape lives through challenging sport

Rachel Duthie February 1, 2017

There was a time where Will Blair couldn't walk.After suffering a dirt bike accident his senior year of high school, he developed Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (antibiotic-resistant Staph)...

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Flashes select 2017 football recruits

Scott Lendak February 1, 2017

The Kent State football team and head coach Paul Haynes got their 2017 jump start Tuesday afternoon, officially signing 22 recruits including 19 current seniors, two juniors and one early enrollee.“This...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin lays the ball in against Central Michigan at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 98-105 in overtime.

Walker’s late free throws power Kent State past Eastern Michigan

Nick Buzzelli January 31, 2017

It was a game that featured 54 combined personal fouls, 60 free throw attempts and four technicals. But the most critical mental mistake came with 12 seconds remaining and the score knotted at 64.Looking...

 

Buttitta learning how to balance hockey, life

Erik Svensson January 31, 2017

“I don’t watch hockey, god no,” said Jon Buttitta, laughing at the thought. It’s a surprising statement, coming from the top scoring player on Kent State’s hockey team.“I hate it, I don’t...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene shoots over Kent State junior guard Desmond Ridenour at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 98-105 in overtime.

Flashes’ game plan ineffective against nation’s leading scorer

Nick Buzzelli January 30, 2017

There’s a reason Sports Illustrated wrote a three-page story in its Jan. 30 issue that chronicles Marcus Keene’s journey from a Youngstown State University role player two years ago to this season’s...

Then a sophomore, Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski tied a Kent State record in the uneven bars (9.950) as the Flashes came in second at the George Washington quad meet on Feb. 4, 2018. 

Stypinski transforms into elite all-around performer

Scott Lendak January 30, 2017

Many gymnasts would boast about their individual awards and accomplishments, but that doesn't matter to junior Rachel Stypinski, who would much rather focus on her team's success than her individual success. “I...

Kent State Hockey Club sweeps Slippery Rock

Erik Svensson January 29, 2017

The Kent State hockey club (18-13) finished the weekend with two wins against Slippery Rock University (9-18). “It’s always good to finish out the weekend with two wins,” said head coach Jim Underwood,...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall catches an inbound pass over Central Michigan University redshirt junior guard Josh Kozinski at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 98-105 in overtime.

Keene’s heroics lifts CMU to OT win over Kent State

Nick Buzzelli January 28, 2017

After Kent State redshirt senior Jimmy Hall tipped in a missed layup by sophomore Jalen Avery with 1.9 seconds remaining to knot the score at 83 and force overtime against Central Michigan University,...

Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter looks away after making a behind the back pass against Bowling Green State University on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at the M.A.C. Center. Carter hit the game winning shot to lead the Flashes over the Falcons, 80-78.

Flashes sneak past Bowling Green on Carter’s game-winner

Henry Palattella January 28, 2017

Correction: An earlier version of this article stated the game against Miami (OH University would occur Tuesday. The game occurred Wednesday, Feb. 1.The Kent State women’s basketball team added yet another...

Kent State hockey club defeats Slippery Rock

Erik Svensson January 27, 2017

Sinking three goals into the net in the waning minutes of the third period, the Kent State hockey club clinched a victory against Slippery Rock University Friday night, winning 6-2.The two teams were even...

Kent State junior Chance Driscoll fights against Ohio red-shirt junior Noah Forrider at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Kent State out 2-43.

Kent State drops dual meet to Northern Illinois

Samantha Ross January 27, 2017

Friday night showed that the Kent State wrestling team is still struggling to win a dual meet, falling to Northern Illinois University 30-12.Juniors Chance Driscoll and Jerald Spohn, as well as sophomore...