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Redshirt freshman Casey Sparkman looks toward the clock during his match against Justin Oliver of CMU in the MACC on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Sparkman won 4-2. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Sparkman to compete at nationals

Samantha Ross March 15, 2017

Casey Sparkman came up one spot short of an automatic bid at the Mid-American Conference Tournament, but received an at large bid to wrestle at the national tournament.Sparkman took third place at the...

Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall, Jr. waits at the free throw line during the game against Wright State University on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016.

Behind the Jersey: Jimmy Hall

Tanner Castora March 14, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  If you weren't sure what senior forward...

Women’s golf finishes first at Entrada classic, Stromo finishes first overall

Erik Svensson March 14, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team placed first in the BYU at Entrada Classic.Kent State finished two strokes above par — 13 strokes ahead of host Brigham Young University.Four of Kent State’s five...

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken drives on Toledo senior forward Janice Monakana during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball will play WNIT game at Michigan

Henry Palattella March 13, 2017

Following one of his practices in mid-February, Kent State women's basketball coach Todd Starkey said his team shouldn't want to have a spring break since that would mean they wouldn't be put into a postseason...

The Kent State men's basketball team reacts to their seeding in the NCAA Tournament at Water St. Tavern in Kent, Ohio, Sunday. Kent State played UCLA as a 14 seed in the South region in 2017.

Men’s basketball celebrates Selection Sunday with family, fans

Nick Buzzelli March 12, 2017

Jimmy Hall was relaxed, leaning against Water Street Tavern’s back counter Sunday shortly after Kent State’s NCAA Tournament matchup was announced on CBS.Surrounded by his family, Hall — wearing...

Kent State Golf beats two top ten teams, places second in weekend tournament

Erik Svensson March 12, 2017

The Kent State University men’s golf team pushed ahead of several top teams in its tournament this past weekend. The team played in the General Hackler Championship in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.No.14...

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 struggles over weekend

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

Kent State softball’s (8-9) early season struggles continued this past weekend as they dropped three of its four games.The Flashes dropped their first game to the University of Dayton (9-10) by a score...

Eli Kraus, a sophomore left-handed pitcher, pitches to a Western Michigan University player during a game at Olga Mural field at Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, April 30, 2016. The Flashes won 13-2.

Baseball takes two out of three from College of Charleston over weekend

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

The Kent State baseball team (9-5) managed to secure two wins this weekend over the College of Charleston.The weekend started off on a good note for the Flashes, as they secured a 13-5 win over the Cougars....

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall hugs his mom after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Title Game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Hall was named to the All-MAC Tournament team.

Unselfish, hard-nosed play propels Kent State to MAC Tournament title

Nick Buzzelli March 12, 2017

When it was all over, after he tossed the ball upward in celebration and shared a short — yet triumphant — embrace with his teammates, Kent State senior Jimmy Hall navigated his way to the far end...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall and sophomore guard Jaylin Walker embrace after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Title Game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday. Walker was named MAC Tournament Most Valuable Player.

Walker, Hall have tournament for the ages

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball teams’ ride to the MAC Championship game wasn’t smooth.First, they had to combat Marcus Keene’s three-point barrage in the play-in game that took place at the MAC...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin and junior guard Desmond Ridenour celebrate after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Championship Game at Quicken Loans in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Kent State has punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Kent State basketball clinches MAC title

Henry Palattella March 11, 2017

Jaylin Walker’s 30 points helped lead the Kent State men’s basketball over Akron by a final score of 70-65 to lead the Kent State Flashes to the MAC Championship. Walker was aided by senior Jimmy...

Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo attempts layup between Ohio red-shirt guard Jaaron Simmons and red-shirt senior Kenny Kaminski during the semi-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, March 10, 2017. Kent State won 68-66.

Flashes holding slim lead at halftime.

Henry Palattella March 11, 2017

The Flashes jumped out to a quick 11-3 lead that was jumpstarted by a corner three-pointer by Jaylin Walker that he made with an Akron defender draped all over him. Hall finished with 10 points in the...

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