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Kent State students celebrate as the men's basketball team scores during the final half of the game against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball v. TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

When the Kent State men’s basketball team takes the court against Mid-American Conference leader Akron, it will look to avenge its 77-71 loss Jan. 19.  All-time, the Flashes (13-13, 6-7 MAC) lead...

Sophomore Corynne Hauser on offense against two Eastern Michigan University players during the women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

‘Hopefully this stings’: Women’s basketball falls short against Ohio

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 22, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team went on an 8-0 scoring run, which was capped off by junior forward Bridget Dunn, tying the game at 77-77 with 18.8 seconds remaining. However, a foul on the...

REACTION: Another underwhelming NBA All-Star weekend

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 22, 2024

Just four years ago, the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend, specifically the all-star game, was one of the most competitive we had seen in years. Since then, the weekend and main event quality has declined significantly.   Friday...

Weather derails women’s golf, leads to season-low ranking

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2024

The Kent State women’s golf team struggled with bad weather in Florida during the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational event, resulting in a final ranking that has not been reached in almost five years. The...

Track and Field competes in Al Invitational, prepares for MAC Championships

Robyn Taylor, Reporter February 21, 2024

Kent State’s track and field team attended one meet on the road on Friday.  They attended the Al Campbell Invitational in Akron, Ohio.  With this being a lighter weekend with only one meet, the...

Chris Payton Jr. on defense during the game on Nov. 30, 2023.

Men’s basketball second-half struggles snap MAC winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter February 21, 2024

Kent State was looking to build on a three-game Mid-American Conference win streak but was halted in Athens by losing to Ohio 63-57. On Jan. 16, the Bobcats (14-12, 8-5 MAC) defeated KSU 71-64 and have...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the women's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the women’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 21, 2024

As the regular season is beginning to wind down and teams are fighting for seeding in the MAC tournament, let’s see how accurate the coaches’ preseason predictions were. No. 1 Ball State Cardinals...

Kent State junior Allie Lee and George Mason senior Ciara Curtis chase down a ground ball during the game on Feb. 17, 2024.

Women’s lacrosse drops second straight to George Mason

Jack Parrino, Reporter February 20, 2024

On Saturday, the Kent State women's lacrosse team dropped its second matchup against George Mason. The Flashes were outscored 7-2 in the second half en route to a 13-6 loss in their home opener. ...

Kent State's men's basketball team huddles together during the 2nd half of the game against NIU on Feb. 17, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the men’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 20, 2024

As the college basketball regular season winds down, now is a good time to look at the Mid-American Conference standings and see if they align with the coaches' preseason predictions.  No. 1 Akron Zips...

Kent State sophomore Josh Boggan wins his wrestling match on Feb. 16, 2024.

Too little too late: Wrestling can’t find comeback despite heavyweights’ late spark

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 18, 2024

Six matches into the Kent State wresting team's competition Friday, the team was down 22-3 to Central Michigan with four matches to go. The team (5-15, 1-6) took three of the meet's final matches,...

Sophomore guard Dionna Gray fights for a basket during the game against ODU on Feb. 10, 2024.

Fourth-quarter onslaught guides women’s basketball past Central Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 18, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team had an off week after losing to Old Dominion 82-76 on Feb. 10. Many players have been out with injuries, and the Flashes have had different starting lineups and...

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Women’s club bowling team blossoms in first year on campus

Emilee Cardani, Reporter February 18, 2024

The Kent State University women’s club bowling team meets every Tuesday and Thursday at Kent Lanes and encourages anyone who wants to involve themselves to come and play a game with members. “They...