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George Bollas gets first start, 15-10 victory over UMASS

Stephen Means October 18, 2015

Kent State (3-4, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) snapped an eight-game road losing streak by beating University of Massachusetts (1-5, 0-2 MAC), 15-10."Our defense did a really good job and a lot of guys...

A Kent State women’s rugby player tries to break through a Central Michigan defenders tackle to score a try during their game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State went on to win big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby looks to extend win streak to three

Kyle Samec October 18, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club has momentum going into this Saturday’s match against Central Michigan University.The bye week was needed, however, the team had to learn some new phases of rugby...

A Kent State men’s rugby player fights for possession of the thrown in ball during their game against Ohio University at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent State only scored a single try during the match, losing to Ohio University 30-5.

Men’s rugby loses in first home game of year

Kyle Samec October 18, 2015

The rugby match between the Kent State Flashes and Ohio University Bobcats can be summed up in the words shouted by someone on the Flashes’ sideline: “It’s a s--- show.”“(Lack of) defensive (organization)...

Ian Brooks on Manchester Field on Oct. 8, 2015.

Ian ‘Stoney’ Brooks: A passion for rugby that goes beyond playing

Kyle Samec October 18, 2015

Ian “Stoney” Brooks’ short rugby career has taken him through two states in the span of four years: From a high school team around Pittsburgh, to the Pittsburgh Harlequins club team, then playing...

Kent State soccer faces BG, Eastern Michigan as season winds down

Dan Armelli October 15, 2015

The Kent State women’s soccer team is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time since October of 2013. Last weekend was the first time the Flashes were swept in a regular season weekend since...

The Kent State Women's Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby to extend winning streak to 3

Kyle Samec October 14, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club team has momentum going into Saturday’s match against Central Michigan University following a bye week.During this time the team had to learn some new phases of rugby...

The Flashes celebrate a goal scored by Caroline Corthouts #17, senior, in the game against Longwood University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sunday Sept 27, 2015. The game ended with a win for the Flashes, 5-1.

Field hockey looks to knock Miami (OH) off top spot

Zac Sommer October 14, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team hopes to knock off Miami (OH) University Friday, after dropping its last MAC game to Missouri State, 1-0.Miami (OH) is the only unbeaten team in the MAC conference this...

Men's Golf

Men’s golf heads to Georgia for U.S. Collegiate tournament

Chris Yamnitsky October 14, 2015

The Kent State men’s golf team heads down to the Golf Club of Georgia for the U.S. Collegiate tournament. Coach Herb Page expects the field to be a tough challenge for the Flashes."There's 17 teams and...

Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball hosts Toledo, Dig for the Cure Saturday

Jesse Runner October 14, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team hosts the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes, who enter the day at 10-8, defeated the University...

Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.

Looming controversy with UMASS quarterback

Stephen Means II October 14, 2015

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) will be on the road again this week to take on the University of Massachusetts (1-4, 0-1 MAC).“(UMass is a) very good opponent,” said head coach Paul...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling holds third annual outdoor practice

Dan Armelli October 13, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its third annual outdoor practice Monday at Risman Plaza.Though the wind was blowing, the weather was near perfect for students, families and visitors to spend time watching...

Sophomore Jake Hainline is currently leading scorer for Kent State’s hockey team. Oct. 13, 2015. 

Transfer student making difference early on

Chris Yamnitsky October 13, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club started its season off strong, claiming victories in three of its first four games.  The Flashes stand as the No. 1 team in the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League. With two...