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The graduating class for the Kent State men’s basketball team hold up their commemorative plaques on Senior Night before the game with Bowling Green. Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2016 at the MAC Center.

Hall leads Flashes to win on Senior Night

Zac Sommer March 1, 2016

Redshirt junior Jimmy Hall scored 22 points in Tuesday night’s win over Bowling Green State University as Flashes commands a 70-54 win over the Falcons on senior night.“Jimmy’s a great player and...

Kent State gymnastics stays focused, wins on the road

Elise Kogelnik February 29, 2016

Music from Central Michigan University’s floor exercise routines filled McGuirk Arena Sunday, but the Kent State University gymnastics team only heard encouragement from its fans.The Flashes kept their...

 Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Grimm breaks career home run mark as Flashes roll in Red & Black Classic

Nick Buzzelli February 28, 2016

With the bases empty in the bottom of the fifth inning Sunday afternoon, junior Maddy Grimm drove a 2-1 pitch from North Dakota State University’s Kaitlyn Leddy over the right field fence at the University...

Senior Roosevelt Dotson raises his finger after receiving his first place medal in the high jump competition during the MAC Indoor Track and Field Championship at University of Akron's Stile Athletic Field House on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

Track finishes third in conference championship

Samantha Lough February 28, 2016

Kent State's men and women’s track team both finished third in the Mid-American Conference championship this past weekend.Senior William Barnes was the highlight at the meet for the Flashes, breaking...

Sophomore Pitcher Andy Ravel pitching a ball against a Ball State University batter. The Flashes won 11 to 7. April 12, 2015.

Baseball sweeps Russmatt Invitational

Zach Harley February 28, 2016

Winter Haven, Florida, was good to the Flashes this weekend as Kent State's baseball team (4-3) swept their way through the Russmatt Invitational.After losing three-straight games last weekend in the Caravelle...

Gamers praise new E-Sports club

Eric Conway February 28, 2016

One Kent State sophomore came to Kent with the hope of joining a community in which he and his peers could grow within the video game realm. There wasn’t one until he started his own.Sophomore computer...

The Kent State Golf Course on Jan. 27, 2016.

Kent State alum returns on men’s golf staff

Eric Conway February 28, 2016

A familiar face returned to the Kent State men’s golf team this season with the experience of playing at golf’s highest level, the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). Jon Mills, a 2002 Kent State...

Senior forward Chris Ortiz slams back an offensive rebound during the second half against Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. The Flashes won, 75-74.

Men’s basketball falls to Miami

Zac Sommer February 28, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team (18-11, 9-7 Mid-American Conference) lost its second-straight game following a 74-65 loss to Miami University (11-18, 5-11 MAC) on Saturday.Coach Rob Senderoff was...

Flashes lose momentum on the green in Puerto Rico

Eric Conway February 28, 2016

The women’s golf team made improvement in the final round of the Lady Puerto Rico Classic last week and moved from sixth place to fifth.  Junior Wad Phaewchimplee received her second consecutive MAC...

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 loses season series to Akron

Eric Pitcher February 27, 2016

Part two of the women's basketball Wagon Wheel took place at Kent State. For the second time this year, the University of Akron (15-12, 9-7 Mid American Conference) took down Kent State (5-21, 2-14 MAC),...

The Kent State women’s track and field team competes in the 800 meter race against Akron at the Kent Field House on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Kent lost 80-71.

Delophont makes Kent State a second home

Samantha Lough February 24, 2016

Kent State senior track athlete Dior Delophont had a long road to travel to get to where she is is today.Delophont traveled more than 14 hours across the Atlantic Ocean to go to fashion school and compete...

Senior distance runner Connor Whelan participates in the men’s 3000-meter event on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Kent State Field House.

Track and field prepares for championship

Samantha Lough February 24, 2016

The Kent State track team is set to compete in the Mid-American Conference championships this weekend. The top six men and the top eight women will score in each event.Kent State is ranked in the top 10...