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Kent State gymnastics falls to Northern Illinois in MAC opener

Stephen Means II January 17, 2015

After the Flashes dropped Friday’s meet to Northern Illinois, 193.375-193.025, coach Brice Biggin said he wasn’t too happy with Kent State’s (0-3, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) overall performance.“I’m...

Update: Women’s track edges Zips as men’s team falls

Andrew Bugel January 17, 2015

Kent State’s men’s and women’s track and field squared off against Mid-American Conference opponent and crosstown rival Akron in the Kent-Akron dual on Friday night at the Stile Field House in Akron.While...

Kent State's Mike Vollant tries to keep Ohio's Cody Walters close to the mat during their wrestling meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Kent State wrestling wins home opener against OU

Quentin Smith January 17, 2015

The Kent State men's wrestling team captured an impressive victory over their in-state foe, Ohio University, 24-12, in the season’s home opener.Kent State (6-7, 2-1 MAC) received major contributions...

Former men's basketball coach Geno Ford left Kent State in Marcg 2011.

Former men’s basketball coach owes Kent State $1.2 million in damages, appeals court rules

Richie Mulhall January 15, 2015

Former Kent State men’s basketball coach Geno Ford once led the Flashes to two consecutive regular season Mid-American Conference Championships in his three-season stint, but now the former 2010 and...

Sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence jumps for a ball in the game against Eastern Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2014. The Flashes won 65-59.

Kent State’s second half rally secures 65-59 victory over EMU

Zac Sommer January 15, 2015

Box ScoreA strong second half performance helped push Kent State men’s basketball team past Eastern Michigan with a score of 65-59 Wednesday night.“Great second half, great team win, and I am really...

Sophomore guard Krista White struggles to pass around the heavy defense of Youngstown State during Kent State's 68-49 loss in the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.

Women’s basketball suffers deflating loss to Ball State

Megan McEldowney January 15, 2015

Box ScoreThe Kent State women’s basketball team could not pull off a win on the road against Ball State University on Wednesday. The Cardinals (8-7, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) came to play, dominating...

AP: Police chief: Crowd control of Ohio State fans appropriate

COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus' police chief says officers repeatedly advised crowds to clear the streets following Ohio State's football championship victory, and used tear gas and pepper spray when the revelers...

Buckeye fans Jay Love and Devlin Charlton celebrate as they watch Ohio State score a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2015 National Championship game against Oregon on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. The Buckeyes won the game 42-20.

Buckeyes dominate fourth quarter to secure championship

Jimmy Miller January 13, 2015

Adversity has been the definition of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ season.Ohio State has dealt with it, thrived in it and, on Monday night during the national championship versus the University of Oregon,...

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Bucks, Ducks and Flashes: How Kent State fared against a national finalist

Jimmy Miller January 12, 2015

When Kent State’s football team traveled to Columbus to play the Ohio State Buckeyes in September, nobody expected the Flashes were playing a national finalist.Nobody could have predicted that after...

Cousins helps Kings rout LeBron-less Cavaliers 103-84

JEFF WEIDEL, Associated Press January 12, 2015

LeBron James declined to speak to reporters after Cleveland's latest loss without him. His Cavaliers teammates had another quiet night, too.DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Sacramento...

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Remembering Jason Bitsko

Richie Mulhall January 11, 2015

The Portage County Coroner’s Office ruled that Kent State football player Jason Bitsko died as a result of an enlarged heart, the Ravenna Record-Courier reported Tuesday afternoon.Bitsko’s death, which...

Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence goes up for a basket during the MAC opener game against Bowling Green on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. The Flashes lost the game 64-66.

Basketball continues winning, learning over break

Jimmy Miller January 11, 2015

A new year can signify a clean slate for college students, but the men’s basketball team doesn’t need one as it carries a winning record, and perhaps more notably, experience, into 2015.“We’ve...

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