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Men’s golf finishes third ahead of MAC Championship

Men’s golf finishes third ahead of MAC Championship

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter April 23, 2025

The Kent State men’s golf team had its second top-three finish of the spring season at the Robert Kepler Invitational in Columbus, Saturday, where it placed third out of 13 teams.  The Flashes shot...

Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak snapped by softball in week filled with MAC play

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 22, 2025

The Kent State softball team (9-34, 2-17) broke its losing streak Wednesday after an 11-4 win against Buffalo.  “I was glad that we came out and got the win in game one,” coach Jessica O’Donnell...

New Kent State football coach Kenni Burns (center) poses with university athletic director Randale Richmond (left) and university president Todd Diacon (right) at Burns’ first press conference Dec. 16, 2022. Courtesy of Kent State Athletics

Here’s a look into football coach Kenni Burns’ termination letter, who will lead team next season

John Hilber, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After violating the terms of his contract, coach Kenni Burns has been terminated from his position with the Kent State football team — his last day on the team is April 15. A letter was sent to Burns...

Women’s golf takes third at final regular season tournament, MAC Championship next

Women’s golf takes third at final regular season tournament, MAC Championship next

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s golf team had its best finish of the spring at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invitational Sunday, where it placed third out of 13 teams.  The Flashes shot 16-over-par, just three...

Kent junior Brynn Libler, 3, slides to score in the bottom of the first during their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This made the score one to one, tying the game.

Softball swept by another MAC team, losing streak climbs well into double figures

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak, as the team went 0-3 over the weekend against Central Michigan.  “I felt like we were right there, we just need to finish,” coach Jessica...

Kent junior Ciaran Caughey pitches to home plate during the top of the second in the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Streak ends for baseball after salvaging just one of three games against Miami

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State baseball team traveled to Oxford, Ohio to take on the RedHawks of Miami University. The Flashes entered the series looking to extend their winning streak against arguably the toughest team...

Gilkison brings home individual title for men’s golf

Gilkison brings home individual title for men’s golf

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter April 14, 2025

Senior Jordan Gilkison claimed a victory at the Buckeye Classic for the Kent State men’s golf team Saturday, capping 54-holes of golf at 11-under-par.  He finished two strokes ahead of the runner-up. “Jordan's...

Kent senior Megan Cook runs towards the goal during the second quarter in their game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Lacrosse looks to get back on track after dropping two straight

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 12, 2025

The Kent State lacrosse team had a week to forget, losing both of its games by a combined score of 31-12. The Flashes played at Akron (8-6, 3-1) Sunday, falling to their rivals by a score of 14-9. Kent...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State terminates football coach Kenni Burns

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager April 11, 2025

Kenni Burns will no longer coach the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kent State Athletics announced the termination of the football coach’s contract Friday. The decision came after Burns was put on...

Kent senior Jake Casey hits the ball and flies out in the bottom of the first during the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Baseball has second-longest winning streak in NCAA after flying the flag for 12th straight

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter April 11, 2025

The Kent State baseball team traveled down to Columbus and Big Ten country to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Wednesday. Kent State came in on an 11-game winning streak after sweeping the Central Michigan...

Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak continues for softball in MAC sweep

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 10, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak after an 0-3 weekend against Ball State.  “I really feel like our pitchers need to help our hitters,” coach Jessica O’Donnell said. “I...

Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Track and field takes home 10 event wins at Dave Labor Invitational

Gage Wellman, Reporter April 10, 2025

The Kent State track and field team headed east to Slippery Rock, Pa., over the past weekend to compete at the Dave Labor Invitational for the Flashes’ second outdoor track meet of 2025. For the majority...

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