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Junior Defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix sacks Ohio's quarterback Tyler Tettleton during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats on Nov. 23, 2012. The Flashes will face Northern Illinois for the Mid American Conference championship game in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Photo by MATT HAFLEY.

Kent State football faces Northern Illinois in MAC Championship game

Tim Dorst November 30, 2012

Before the 2012 season began, the Kent State football team had one very specific goal that carried throughout the entire season: winning a Mid-American Conference championship.Now the Flashes, winners...

Building familiarity with the Flashes

Christian Petrila November 30, 2012

With the Kent State Golden Flashes destined for their first bowl appearance since 1972 Tangerine Bowl. In fact, it’s been so long since the Flashes made a bowl appearance that the Tangerine Bowl was...

Flashes sink Penguins in overtime

November 29, 2012

Kent State's Bryson Pope puts up a layup while being defended by Youngstown State's Damian Eargle during the second half of Wednesday nights matchup against Youngstown State in the Beeghly Center on the...

Kent State's Bryson Pope puts up a layup while being defended by Youngstown State's Damian Eargle during the second half of Wednesday nights matchup against Youngstown State in the Beeghly Center on the campus of Youngstown State University. Pope finished the game with three points and six rebounds in the Golden Flashe's 85-78 overtime victory in Youngstown. Photo by Dustin Livesay

Flashes sink Penguins in overtime

Nick Shook November 29, 2012

YOUNGSTOWN - This time around, Randal Holt’s last-second shot didn’t fall.But it didn’t matter because the Kent State senior used an ensuing overtime period to make a 25-foot 3-pointer with a defender...

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Let’s go bowling

Tim Dorst November 28, 2012

The last bowl game the Kent State football team appeared was the Tangerine Bowl in 1972. Led by head coach Don James, the Flashes won their only Mid-American Conference championship with a team that included...

Senior guard Randal Holt drives toward the basket during an 88-83 overtime loss to Valparaiso Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in the M.A.C Center. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s basketball looks to extend two-game winning streak

Nick Shook November 28, 2012

After two straight victories, including Kent State’s first road win over a Big Ten opponent since 1970, the Flashes enter Wednesday’s game at Youngstown State with a target on their backs.“Youngstown...

Kent State linebacker C.J. Malauulu is about to tackle a Ball State player at the Sept. 29 game at Dix Stadium. Photo by Brian Smith.

Malauulu named Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst November 27, 2012

Kent State Players of the Week this season Week 1: Dri Archer: Special Teams Player of the Week Week 4: Darius Polk: Defensive Player of the Week Week 5: Dri Archer: Special Teams Player of the Week...

Senior forward Chris Evans drives to the basket during a 69-68 victory over Bethune-Cookman Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the M.A.C. Center. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Evans earns second MAC East Player of the Week honors of season

Nick Shook November 26, 2012

Update: This article has been corrected to show that Kent State's win against Nebraska was the first road victory over a Big Ten school since 1970.Kent State senior Chris Evans fills his statistical line...

Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes finish regular season with perfect MAC record

Tim Dorst November 25, 2012

Darrell Hazell recalled a time before the season started during which he had a strong feeling that the team could do great things.“When I really got a gut feeling was our first day of camp on Aug. 2...

Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Defense leads Flashes football to win over Ohio

Tim Dorst November 23, 2012

The Kent State football team did not look particularly strong on offense Friday, but the defensive unit picked up the slack when it had to.The Flashes defeated the Ohio Universtiy Bobcats 28-6 Friday afternoon...

Women’s basketball team to spend Thanksgiving in Georgia

Erika Brun November 21, 2012

The women’s basketball team will travel to Atlanta for the Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament this Friday and Saturday. Kent State will play Florida A&M at 4 p.m.Friday, and the winner of the...

Holt’s last-second shot lifts Flashes over Bethune-Cookman

Nick Shook November 21, 2012

Trailing by one with 15.3 seconds left in regulation, Kent State guard Randal Holt wanted the ball in his hands.“My whole career I’ve been taking big shots,” Holt said. “I’ve never been afraid...

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