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After a point by sophomore Patricia Strunk the Golden Flashes celebrate together. Oct. 15, 2023.

Field hockey sweeps weekend, heading into final three games

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 16, 2023

Kent State field hockey turned things around over the weekend, getting back-to-back wins on Friday over the Miami RedHawks (2-1) and on Sunday against Lock Haven (3-1).  This was the first time all...

Kent State takes on Ohio University during the 2022 homecoming game. The Flashes would win in overtime, 31-24.

REACTION: Kent State football mid-season check-in

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 16, 2023

Kent State has now played seven games and has a poor 1-6 (0-3) record, with their only win coming against subdivision Central Connecticut State in September. The first play of their game Saturday against...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

‘It was not good enough’: Northern Illinois snaps soccer’s four-game home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter October 15, 2023

The Kent State soccer team fell to Northern Illinois (6-6-3) in Dix Stadium, 2-1.  The Flashes conceded an own goal in the 23rd minute and could not get back in the game. “When you don't compete...

Chrishon McCray breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field Sept. 30, 2023.

Football still searching for first conference win, dropping fourth consecutive game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

For the first time all season, Kent State football did not score in the first half of a game. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., the Flashes lost 28-14 to Eastern Michigan. The team lost four consecutive...

Graduate student Bryce Sheppert celebrates with the team after a good play against Miami University on Sept. 30, 2023.

Eagles makes four: Football drops fourth consecutive game to EMU

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

Kent State football, now 1-6 on the season, lost to Eastern Michigan 28-14 Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich. This marked the Flashes' fourth consecutive loss.  The last time the program lost four games...

Kent State senior Dalaney Ranallo beats CMU graduate student Claudia Muessig to the ball and launches it up field during the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023.

Soccer earns road win against MAC-leading Bowling Green

Matt Franos, Reporter October 13, 2023

The Kent State soccer team has relied on their defense throughout the season, and they came up big again in a 2-0 win against Bowling Green.  In eight of the last nine games, KSU has allowed one or...

Chrishon McCray breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to avoid four-game slide against Eastern Michigan

John Hilber, Reporter October 12, 2023

Kent State football will stay on the road for a matchup against Eastern Michigan and look to change its luck after falling into a three-game losing streak. The team’s most recent loss came against...

Hockey looks forward to fresh start after winless weekend

Epiphany Graham, Reporter October 10, 2023

For the first time all season, Kent State’s hockey team went scoreless – leading to its first winless weekend. “We, as a team, know where we want to be,” coach Zach Nowak said. ‘We just need...

Women’s golf gets two top-five finishers as it captures best team result

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 10, 2023

The Kent State women’s golf team captured its first top-three finish this season at the Evie Odum Invitational in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Last season, the Flashes had two top-three finishes in the...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

Soccer avenges road loss in dominating home win

Matt Franos, Reporter October 9, 2023

Last Thursday, the Kent State soccer team fell to Ball State (6-5-2, 4-0-2) in a rain-soaked contest 3-1.  The Flashes conceded two goals in the first half and could not recover from the deficit.  In...

REACTION: College football week 6 review

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 9, 2023

Oklahoma beats Texas in the last minute of The Red River Rivalry Oklahoma got revenge on Texas in dramatic fashion, winning 34-30 thanks to a late touchdown pass to give the Sooners the lead.  After...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Winless weekend for field hockey as team prepares for MAC preseason favorite

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 8, 2023

Kent State’s field hockey team lost to Appalachian State in a shootout Friday and then lost No. 7 ranked Ohio State Sunday afternoon.  KSU has now lost four of its previous five games. The Flashes...