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Flashes football looks ahead

Kevin Battaglia September 3, 2013

If Kent State is out to prove to the college football world that last season’s 11-3 record was not a fluke, Thursday evening was a good start.With new faces at key positions, including a new head coach,...

Cleveland Sports Weekly: Don’t forget about baseball

Jim Piascik September 3, 2013

School is back in session, fall is in the air and football season is underway. Fans all over Northeast Ohio celebrated wins for the Kent State Golden Flashes and Ohio State Buckeyes while anxiously awaiting...

Kent State senior Kathy Krupa (left) bumps the ball over the net during the Flashes' game against Liberty September 5, 2012. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Volleyball team opens 2013 regular season at Indiana Invitational

Kent Hushion August 30, 2013

The Kent State women’s volleyball team will open up its 2013 campaign at the Indiana Invitational taking place Friday and Saturday at the Indiana University Gym in Bloomington, Ind.The Flashes’ first...

Kent State freshman Jenna Hellstrom (right) defends the ball against St. Bonaventure's Molly Curry (left) during their winning game, with a final score of 3-2, Friday, August 23, 2013. Photo by Leah Klafczynski.

Women’s soccer looking to make improvements against Cleveland State, Valparaiso

Richie Mulhall August 30, 2013

As the soccer season heads into Labor Day weekend, the Kent State women’s soccer team looks to improves upon its previous performances against two new challengers at home.After starting off the season...

Flashes football grinds out season opening win

Nick Shook August 30, 2013

It wasn’t easy, and it surely didn’t look great, but Kent State survived its season opener.The Flashes (1-0) scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to erase a three-point deficit and defeat Liberty...

Kent State football: five things to watch during tonight’s game

Nick Shook August 29, 2013

1. Kent State’s first kick returnLast season, Kent State’s do-everything back Dri Archer returned a kick 98 yards just before halftime against Towson in the season opener. Watch closely to see Archer...

Kent State senior Rebecca Lee (right) rushes towards the goal during an exhibition game against Robert Morrison August 23. Kent State edged Robert Morrison, 9-6. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Field hockey heads to Virginia for two-game set to open season

Chris Ginley August 29, 2013

The Kent State field hockey team will head to James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va. this weekend as they kick off the 2013 regular season with matches against James Madison at 7 p.m. Friday and Appalachian...

Junior quarterback Brett Maxie warms up before the start of the annual Spring Game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

Flashes aim for first win under Haynes

Nick Shook August 28, 2013

Paul Haynes has stepped foot on the Dix Stadium field plenty of times in his life, but Thursday will mark a first in Haynes’ time at Kent State.The Flashes’ new leader will take the field before a...

Evans signs with Italian Pro Basketball Team

Tim Dorst August 27, 2013

Former Kent State forward Chris Evans signed a contract last week to begin his professional playing career in Italy with the Liomatic Group Bari Basketball team.Liomatic competes in the Legadue Silver...

Former Cleveland Browns star fails to make roster for Oakland after summer knee surgery, free to sign with any other NFL team

Tim Dorst August 27, 2013

Josh Cribbs, former Kent State quarterback and Cleveland Browns kick-return specialist, was released from his contract with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday as part of their recent preseason cuts.Cribbs,...

Kent State sophomore Hannah Faulker hits the ball toward the Ball State goal on Oct. 13 at Murphy-Mellis Field in Kent. The Flashes won against The Cardinals 6-5. Photo by Brian Smith.

A breakdown of Kent State sports

Nick Shook and Cindy Deng August 27, 2013

FOOTBALLFormer head coach Darrell Hazell led Kent State’s football team to an 11-3 overall record, including a perfect 8-0 record in the Mid-American Conference in 2012. The Flashes also participated...

Ohio State defensive back transfers to Kent State

Nick Shook August 27, 2013

Former Ohio State defensive back Najee Murray has transferred to Kent State and began classes on the university’s main campus Monday.Murray, a three-star recruit out of Steubenville High School, was...

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