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Junior Left Fielder Jake Casey and Kolton Schaller high five right after both score on a Reese double during the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

Baseball struggles in Steel City scramble

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2024

The Kent State baseball team was facing a 7-3 deficit going into the top of the seventh inning against Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The Flashes were looking to get back on track after a 1-2 weekend series...

Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball extends win streak to seven

Robyn Taylor, Reporter March 20, 2024

The Kent State softball team swept all three games against Manhattan in Riverdale, New York.  The Flashes (14-8) outscored Manhattan 19-2 over the weekend.   Game 1 The first inning of the game...

Redshirt Sophomore Starting Pitcher Rocco Bernadina lets loose a breaking ball during the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

Baseball drops heartbreakers, salvages last game against Bobcats

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The Kent State baseball team scored 15 runs in one inning on Sunday, taking the last game of a three-game series against Ohio University. KSU used the inning to avoid a sweep and took the last game...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Men’s basketball comes up short in MAC championship

Matt Franos, Reporter March 17, 2024

After a remarkable run as the No. 8 seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Kent State could not win the championship game, losing to Akron, 62-61. “What a horrible, tough way to lose; I feel...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

‘We’ve been working for this’: Women’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 17, 2024

When the Kent State women’s basketball took the court Saturday, it had a chance to break a 22-year streak of frustration in the Mid-Amercian Conference Tournament championship game. The Flashes made...

Best since 2002: Women’s basketball secures MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Buffalo 78-60 to win its first Mid-American Conference Tournament since 2002. This is coach Todd Starkey’s first tournament championship at Kent State.  In...

Kent State Women's Basketball team celebrates with the crowd after winning against Ball State on March 15, 2024

Women’s basketball advances to first MAC Championship game since 2006

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 16, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball defeated Ball State 65-50 on Friday, advancing them to the championship game for the first time since 2006.  “We have 40 more minutes to play, and we have a big goal...

The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates their win with the cheering crowd on March 15, 2024.

Men’s basketball advances to third consecutive MAC championship game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

For the third straight season, Kent State men’s basketball will compete in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.  Guards Giovanni Santiago and Jalen Sullinger combined for 11 shots...

Redshirt senior guard Katie Shumate goes to shoot the ball in the Mid-American Conference semifinal game against Ball State March 15, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Ball State 65-50 in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday.  This was the second lowest scoring game of the season for the Cardinals.  With...

Sophomore Macy Irelan pitches in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball wins first home game of season, extends winning streak to 4

Robyn Taylor, Reporter March 14, 2024

The Kent State softball team captured its first home win Wednesday, defeating Youngstown State 2-1. The Flashes (11-8) have beaten YSU in seven out of the ten games all-time.  The first inning began...

From left, redshirt sophomore guard Julius Rollins, redshirt junior forward VonCameron Davis, junior center Cli'Ron Hornbeak and freshman forward Donovan Hunter celebrate their lead going into a late game timeout on March 14, 2024.

VonCameron Davis leads men’s basketball past top seed Toledo in MAC Tournament

Matt Franos, Reporter March 14, 2024

Kent State men's basketball pulled off the biggest upset possible in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament. The No. 8 seed Flashes defeated No. 1 seed Toledo, 67-59. “What a great win for us,...

Graduate Student Center Mikala Morris pulls the ball away during a tie-up from Northern Illinois' Laura Nickel during their Mid-American Conference Quarterfinal game on March 13, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to MAC semifinals behind Bridget Dunn’s career day

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 14, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team lost the last two games before the start of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Wednesday, the Flashes (18-10) defeated Northern Illinois 63-60, advancing...

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