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Members of the quadball team compete in fall 2022.

Quidditch-inspired quadball looks to rebuild for spring

Ethan Madden, Reporter December 9, 2023

The Kent State quadball team, formerly known as the Quidditch team, was ready to compete against other colleges and teams this season. Earlier in the fall semester, the Soaring Black Squirrels traveled...

The Kent State gymnastics team rings the bell after pulling ahead of West Michigan University during the Beauty and the Beast meet on Jan. 29.

Gymnastics sets eyes on NCAA Regionals in upcoming season

Robyn Taylor, Reporter December 9, 2023

Last season, Kent State’s gymnastics team went 6-9 overall, and three individuals qualified for the NCAA Regionals. KSU has had one winning season in the previous three years and has yet to finish...

Kent basketball team players celebrate as they pull further ahead of Fresno State during the game on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball survives second-half surge from South Dakota State

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor December 8, 2023

After building a 14-point halftime lead, the Kent State men’s basketball team allowed 46 points in the second half Tuesday against South Dakota State. KSU held onto its halftime lead, defeating SDSU...

Kent State Golden Flashes cheer after a three-point shot in the game against Coppin State Eagles on Nov. 29, 2023.

Women’s basketball struggles late against No. 15 Florida State

Emily Lowen, Reporter December 4, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team shot 18-of-73 in its Dec. 3 game against No. 15 Florida State (6-2) in Tallahassee. “I can’t remember a game I’ve coached where we missed so many layups,”...

Kent State's Austin Weber dances around West Virginia's Marcus Barber to steal the puck during the Kent State Club Hockey Match on Nov. 10, 2023

Hockey splits weekend matchup, sitting in first place in Mid-American League

Epiphany Graham, Reporter December 3, 2023

The Kent State hockey team is first in the College Hockey Mid-American League standings with a 16-6-0 record. The Flashes split their most recent weekend series against Oswego State (7-4-0) Dec. 1...

Wrestling drops weekend matchups, extending losing streak to five

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter December 3, 2023

The Kent State wrestling team left Saturday afternoon with losses to Gardner-Webb, Buffalo and Chattanooga.  In the first event, KSU fell to a 28-11 loss against Gardner-Webb. In the second matchup,...

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REACTION: Final College Football Playoff rankings

Demetri Manousos, Reporter December 3, 2023

In the last ever release of the four-team College Football Playoff rankings, the committee gave America one final inconsistency. Things started off pretty easily for the ranking committee, as they put...

Team huddle before the men's basketball game on Nov. 30, 2023 kicked off.

Men’s basketball deploys new starting lineup, taking down Shawnee State

Matt Franos, Reporter December 1, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team deployed a convoy of players as 12 Flashes played more than ten minutes, defeating Shawnee State, 103-61. The Flashes bounced back after a tough 84-78 home loss to...

Mikala Morris rings the victory bell on Nov. 29, 2023 after the Golden Flashes win the game against Coppin State University.

Third quarter onslaught guides women’s basketball past Coppin State

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 30, 2023

After starting the season with five consecutive road games, the Kent State women’s basketball team played in front of a home crowd Wednesday.  The Flashes (4-2) defeated Coppin State (3-5) 77-40. "It's...

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REACTION: Michigan beats Ohio State for third straight year

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 28, 2023

For the second straight season, Michigan and Ohio State met as the second and third-ranked teams in the nation. Both have an 11-0 record.  Once again, it was the Maize and Blue defeating the Buckeyes...

Kent State Women's Basketball team after their win over Central Michigan on Feb. 8, 2023.

Weekend recap: Women’s basketball splits matches in Daytona Beach Classic

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 27, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team is now 3-2 after splitting its games in the Daytona Beach Classic. KSU lost to Chattanooga 64-54 on Friday and defeated Missouri 67-64 on Saturday.  Against...

Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger dives between Charleston forward Frankie Policelli (left) and guard Reyne Smith to gain possession of a loose ball during their game on Nov. 26, 2023.

‘We have to play better’: Men’s basketball struggles late against Charleston

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball has allowed opponents to score more than 80 points once this season.  On Sunday, the Flashes (4-3) lost to the College of Charleston (3-3) 84-78. “They made a ton of...

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