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Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, Kent State's quarterback, protects the ball from the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Bobcats pounce on Flashes in blowout loss

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football extended its losing streak to three games in a dominating 42-17 loss to Ohio University Saturday. KSU has given up 42 or more points three times this season – the team has not...

Football loses third consecutive game to OU

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football (1-5) lost to Ohio University (5-1) 42-17 Saturday, losing its third game in a row and its fifth of six games. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Alaimo completed nine of his 13 passes...

Kent State's volleyball team huddles together before their game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Losing streak reaches six games as volleyball falls to Akron

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team played against Akron (9-7) last week, with both games being played at Akron.  The Flashes fell to 4-12 overall, and their 0-5 Mid-American Conference record is last in...

Quarterback Redshirt Junior, Michael Alaimo, runs the ball against the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to get back on track away from home

John Hilber, Reporter October 5, 2023

Kent State football will travel to Athens on Saturday to play Ohio University, hoping to get back into winning ways after dropping the team’s last two games. The Flashes lost their first Mid-American...

Second top-15 finish for Gilkison as men’s golf places seventh

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 5, 2023

Despite finishing seventh in its most recent tournament, coach Jon Mills is happy with the progress and how his team competed this season. “I think it showed that we can compete with some of the best...

‘We need to be better top to bottom’: Hockey splits weekend matchup with Cleary University

Epiphany Graham, Reporter October 4, 2023

The Kent State hockey team is now 5-0-1 after winning one game against Cleary University then losing in an overtime shootout. “We can't seem to pull two really good performances together yet… still...

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

Second-half surge propels field hockey over Ball State

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 4, 2023

Kent State field hockey secured its second Mid-American Conference win on Saturday against Ball State for a final score of 4-2.  The Flashes moved their record to 3-7 overall and 2-1 overall in the...

Kent State women's soccer team on Sept. 28th at Dix Stadium. The team won 2-1 against Eastern Michigan.

Soccer suffers first conference loss

Matt Franos, Reporter October 3, 2023

The Kent State soccer team conceded a second-half goal that ended their perfect conference record in a 1–0 loss to Miami (OH). The Flashes drop to 6-3-2 with a 3-1 Mid-American Conference record;...

Baidy Ba shines in the Louisville XC Classic

Robyn Taylor, Reporter October 3, 2023

Junior Baidy Ba finished in fourth place at the Lou Classic on Saturday morning. He finished with a time of 23:43.0 in the 8k.  This was Ba’s third top-four finish this season.  Last season,...

The Flashes prepare to receive a kick from the RedHawks in the third quarter on Sept. 30 at Dix Stadium.

REACTION: Flashes look disappointing in conference opener

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 2, 2023

Kent State’s football team kicked off conference play with an underwhelming performance against Miami University (OH). After forcing a three-and-out by the RedHawks and driving down the field, Kent State...

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

Reaction to MACtion: Flashes stumble in conference opener

John Hilber, Reporter October 1, 2023

Kent State football took a 3-0 lead on the team’s first drive, but gave up the game's next 23 points in a 23-3 loss to Miami University (OH). This is the third time in five games where the Flashes...

Football drops first MAC matchup of season

John Hilber, Hilber September 30, 2023

Kent State lost the first home in-conference matchup of the season, losing to Miami University (OH) 23-3. KSU fell to 1-4 on the season, and Miami is 4-1. Redshirt junior quarterback Mike Alaimo...