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Redshirt sophomore forward McKenna Stephens reaches to make a basket in a basketball game against the Miami University Redhawks in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The Flashes beat the Redhawks 59-53 in the last home game of the season.

Women’s basketball travels to Ypsilanti for first round of tournament

Eric Pitcher March 6, 2016

It’s that time of the year again - Mid-American Conference tournament time.The 11th-seeded Flashes will be traveling up to Eastern Michigan University to take on the sixth-seeded Eagles. Kent State will...

Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day two: Mike DePalma wins MAC Title

Dan Armelli March 6, 2016

One day after upsetting University of Missouri's top-seed No. 4 Lavion Mayes, Kent State’s fifth-year senior Mike DePalma did it again, this time to extend the Flashes’ streak to 11-straight years...

Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Senior gymnasts honored in win over Cornell

Elise Kogelnik March 6, 2016

The coaches of the Kent State University gymnastics team asked the seniors if they had anything to say after Sunday’s meet and Nicolle Eastman could only think of two simple words: ‘Thank you.’“The...

Sophomore infielder Zarley Zalewski makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games.

Baseball sweeps series against Charlotte

Zach Harley March 6, 2016

It only happens every so often, and when you see it, it makes you smile every time. On Brad Hamilton's first at bat of the season on the Kent State baseball team, the sophomore catcher launched one into...

Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day one: DePalma makes finals, Miller injured

Dan Armelli March 5, 2016

It was the thrill of victory and the agony of medical default Saturday for the Kent State wrestling team. Fifth-year senior Mike DePalma needed a one-point escape to send his semifinals match with...

Women’s basketball finishes season with road loss

Eric Pitcher March 5, 2016

​The Kent State women's basketball team(6-22, 3-15 Mid-American Conference) ended their regular season with a lop-sided loss to the University at Buffalo(16-13, 8-10 MAC) 63-47. The Bulls took an...

Spectators fill the stands of the M.A.C. Center at the Flip for the Cure gymnastics meet on Friday, March 4, 2016 

Gymnastics earns regular season title

Elise Kogelnik March 4, 2016

Kent State sophomore Rachel Stypinski rang the victory bell Friday night signifying an undefeated season for the university's gymnastics team in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes endured a few falls...

Redshirt junior forward Jimmy Hall dunks during the first half against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016. The Flashes lost 60-74.

Men’s basketball ends season with loss

Zac Sommer March 4, 2016

The Kent State University men’s basketball regular season came to an end as the Flashes (19-12.10-8 Mid-American Conference) dropped their final road game 74-60 to the University of Akron (24-7, 13-5...

Sophomore forward Jordan Korinek shoots a 2 point shot against the University of Toledo. Saturday February 6, 2016. Kent lost 64-67.

Women’s basketball snap four-game skid against Miami (OH)

Eric Pitcher March 2, 2016

Kent State (6-21, 3-14 Mid-American Conference) sent their seniors out on a high note as they beat the visiting Miami Redhawks (9-19, 3-14 MAC), 59-53, snapped a four game losing streak while Miami dropped...

The Kent State sidelines react as redshirt freshman Devin Nye attempts to pin his Central Michigan University opponent on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Wrestling’s Big 3 to usher out winning legacy together

Dan Armelli March 2, 2016

After 2012-13 wrestling season, Kent State suffered the departures of guys like national champion Dustin Kilgore and national qualifiers Stevie Mitcheff, Casey Newburg and Keith Witt.However, head coach...

Kent State University freshman Michaela Romito runs through a tunnel of pink balloons held by young gymnastic teams from around Portage county during the Flip for the Cure gymnastics meet in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2015. The Flip for the Cure event included a Pinkest fan competition, breast cancer survivor recognition, and various other promotions and activities all to raise money for the COSA Comprehensive Breast Center - COSA CARES program.

Kent State gymnastics raises awareness for breast cancer

Elise Kogelnik March 2, 2016

Breast cancer has affected a number of the Kent State University gymnasts, making Friday’s Flip for the Cure meet even more meaningful.Senior Rebecca Osmer’s mother, Michelle Osmer, fought breast cancer...

KentWired Sports Update

KentWired Sports Update: March 1, 2016

Chris Freeman March 1, 2016

Chris Freeman recaps the Cavs dramatic win over the Pacers on Monday night, Kent men's basketball in action tonight and the Indians kicking off spring training in Goodyear, Arizona against the Reds