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Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson blocks her opponent while she runs down the court in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball season ends at Ohio University

Matt Lofgren March 5, 2012

The final buzzer sounds, ending the Kent State women’s basketball season. Despite losing 58-40 to Ohio University, the Kent State women’s basketball team never gave up.They didn’t get angry. They...

Flashes fall to Akron in regular season finale

Nick Shook March 5, 2012

As much as the Flashes wanted to prevent the Zips from winning the Mid-American Conference regular season title at the M.A.C. Center, the Zips did just that.Akron exited the locker room at halftime...

Freshman outfielder T.J. Sutton makes contact with the ball during Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium. Kent State defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 9-5 to earn their sixth win in a row. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Flashes’ baseball offense sputters, losing two of three

John Dvozenja March 5, 2012

After rain that caused the postponement of Friday’s game, the Flashes played a double header Saturday in Western Kentucky’s 50-degree weather.Kent State ace David Starn was on the hill for Friday’s...

Kent State women’s basketball’s season ends against Ohio

Matt Lofgren March 3, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team was knocked out of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon at the hands of Ohio 58-40.Coming out fast right out of the gate, freshman guard Jamie...

Flashes’ men’s basketball falls to Akron in season finale

Nick Shook March 3, 2012

Kent State (20-10, 10-6 MAC) didn’t have a chance to win the Mid-American Conference regular season title, but it didn’t want Akron (21-10, 13-3 MAC) to do so on the Flashes’ home court.The Zips...

Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

Women’s basketball bench players determine season’s end

Matt Lofgren March 2, 2012

It’s simple: win or go home.In just one game on the road at Ohio, the Kent State women’s basketball team can put behind it a season filled with doubt and uncertainty.But before the team can even think...

Kelsey Lawless received a 9.75 on the uneven bars February 19. File photo.

Gymnastics prepares for No. 14 Ohio State

A.J. Atkinson March 2, 2012

After taking second place to North Carolina State at a four-team meet hosted by N.C. State, the Flashes travel to Columbus Friday for a difficult road match against Ohio State.Flashes’ coach Brice Biggin...

Senior 133 weight class Stevie Mitcheff wrestles against Buffalo on Feb. 3. Kent won 25-9. Photo by Phil Botta.

Wrestlers believe they can win MAC Tournament

Tim Dorst March 2, 2012

Step one for the Kent State wrestlers was to secure the Mid-American Conference regular-season title. They accomplished this with a decisive win over Eastern Michigan Feb. 5 and then immediately shifted...

Kent State senior center Justin Manns and junior forward Chris Evans try to block Akron from scoring on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the University of Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron Zips beat the Flashes 84-75. File Photo.

Flashes hope to keep Akron from MAC Title Friday

Nick Shook March 2, 2012

After defeating Ohio, Kent State hopes to defeat rival Akron and secure the third seed with some help from other Mid-American Conference schools.The conference-leading Zips enter the final game of the...

Track and Field prepares for nationals

Daniel Staimpel March 2, 2012

The field house had less of a bustle to it than usual. At a quick glance, one might not have even noticed the track and field practice taking place.A small group of track and field athletes will be competing...

KSU men’s basketball clinches tournament bye with victory over Ohio

Nick Shook March 1, 2012

The Flashes (20-9, 10-5 MAC) started the game with intense defensive play and forced Ohio (23-7, 10-5 MAC) to commit 21 turnovers on the way to a 68-61 victory over the Bobcats and a first-round bye...

Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson, surrounded by the other team, looks to pass the ball in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball: Flashes lose big

Matt Lofgren February 29, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (6-20, 5-11 MAC) ended the regular season Tuesday night by losing the edge in “every aspect” to Bowling Green (24-5, 14-2 MAC) 91-48 at the M.A.C. Center, coach...