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Freshman pitcher Emma Johnson wound up for a pitch during the Flashes' game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Kent State won with a final score of 6-1. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Flashes softball prepares to open season

Christian Petrila February 7, 2013

The weather may be as cold as it has been all winter, but that won’t slow down the Kent State softball team as they prepare for another season on the diamond.An extremely young Flashes team prepares...

Senior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes for a layup during a 64-45 loss to Eastern Michigan Thursday, Jan. 24 at the MACC. The Kent State Women's Basketball team is currently 3-18 overall this season. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

Women’s basketball looks for second conference win

Meghan Blaha February 7, 2013

Kent State will host Western Michigan at the M.A.C. Center Thursday night at 7 p.m. with hopes of getting their second MAC win after beating Ohio Sunday.The Flashes (3-18, 1-7 Mid-American Conference)...

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Flashes looking to return to winning ways

Tim Dorst February 6, 2013

Kent State snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Eastern Michigan Saturday at the M.A.C. Center, a much-needed conference win to keep pace with the rest of the Mid-American Conference....

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) carries the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) in the third period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, February 3, 2013. The Penguins defeated the Capitals, 6-3. Photo by Chuck Myers/MCT.

NHL expansion: Good or bad?

Chris Ginley February 6, 2013

May 7, 2012, was one of the best days in franchise history for the Phoenix Coyotes. They eliminated the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 4-1 series victory, and a tentative...

Sophomore Chelsea Drooger reaches out for the uneven bars Friday, Jan. 25 at the MACC during a tri-meet victory over Western Michigan and George Washington. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Gymnastics and wrestling teams set out to make university history

Lily Flynn February 6, 2013

Kent State University is well known for plenty of reasons, but lately it has been making headlines for its athletic programs. Last spring, the baseball team went to the College World Series for the first...

Running the Point analyzes The Super Bowl

Rich Pierce, Sean Eiler, Cory York February 5, 2013

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Krandall’s KSU Sports Update

February 5, 2013

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Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

PHILIP BOTTA February 5, 2013

Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma...

Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma mater compete in the College World Series. Peterson is a 84 graduate of the university and brought his son with him to Omaha. “It’s one of those father and son things to do on Father’s Day.” Peterson’s son, Mitchell plays first base and outfield on the Vermilion High School baseball team. Photo by Philip Botta.

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

Jim Piascik February 5, 2013

Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part story about the journey of five former Kent State baseball players, who are now playing professionally, and how they remain connected to current KSU...

TV2 Sits Down with Freddy Cortez

Jake Corcoran February 5, 2013

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Kent State forward Darren Goodson pushes past Ohio's Ivo Baltic during the Bobcats' 69-68 win over the Flashes Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in the M.A.C. Center. Photo by Jessica Denton.

Men’s basketball to face Loyola University Chicago in BracketBuster game

February 5, 2013

Kent State will help the Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters weekend event ride off into the sunset by participating in one final game.The Flashes, one of only 10 schools to participate in every BracketBusters...

Women’s basketball snaps losing streak, gets first conference win

Meghan Blaha February 4, 2013

The Kent State women’s basketball team snapped its seven game losing streak in a thriller on the road against conference rival Ohio University.It was a full team effort to spark a come back from a 16-point...

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