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Wrestlers prepare to face Clarion final dual meet

Tim Dorst February 17, 2012

The Kent State wrestling team will close out its regular season dual meet schedule Friday night against Clarion University in Clarion, Pa.The Flashes (13-5, 5-0 MAC) are ranked No. 13 nationally in the...

Kent State guard Michael Porrini attempts to dribble closer to the net in a game against Buffalo University at the MAC Center on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The Flashes beat the Bulls 76-71 in a key East Division game. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Flashes hope attendance improves during final home stretch

Nick Shook February 17, 2012

Kent State, winner of two-straight Mid-American Conference East Division regular season titles, is in the midst of another race for a conference title. A seven-game win streak has moved the Flashes from...

Sophomore Marie Case jumped on the balance beam during Kent State's meet against Western Michigan during last year's Flip for the Cure on Feb. 27. The Gymnastics team will go against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in this year's Flip for the Cure meet. Photo by Jackie Friedman.

Flip for the Cure: More than a gymnastics meet

Erica Mucci February 17, 2012

The Kent State gymnastics team will return home Sunday to take on Northern Illinois in the 5th annual Flip for the Cure meet.Each year, the team dedicates one home meet to raise money for the JD Breast...

Late turnovers cause Kent State loss to Miami 65-62

Matt Lofgren February 16, 2012

Turnovers have plagued the Flashes all year long, but in none of these games have turnovers cost the team as much as it did Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center.After squandering a lead late in regulation,...

Flashes stay alive in MAC East race

Nick Shook February 15, 2012

In a game and a season full of highs and lows, Kent State (19-6, 9-3 MAC) found a way to win another close game when they needed it most Tuesday night.Kent State trailed by four late in the second...

Sophomore infielder Derek Toadvine bunts the ball during a game against Youngstown State Tuesday, April 12. Toadvine is a three-time first team all conference pick. Photo by Jackie Friedman.

Kent State baseball looks to continue success

Matt Lofgren February 15, 2012

   Coming off the best single season in Kent State baseball’s history, in which the team went 45-17, coach Scott Stricklin penned his name on a contract extension that will keep him managing the Flashes...

Michael Porrini, senior guard, covers Randy Davis, senior guard, at the game on Feb.11. The Kent State Flashes win against Ball State, 76-55. Photo by Emily Martin.

Men’s basketball continue home stand Tuesday versus Buffalo

Nick Shook February 14, 2012

Kent State's first Mid-American Conference game, against Buffalo, left the Flashes with a sour taste in their mouths.Kent State traveled to Buffalo Jan. 7, where the program has struggled to win in recent...

TV2: Flashes look to win third straight MAC Championship

Jon Jankowski February 14, 2012

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Mike Schober, senior Sports Administration major, competes in the preliminary heat for the Men's 60 meter hurdle.. Photo by Valerie Brown

Kent State track and field athletes turned in some of their best work at the SPIRE NCAA Division

Daniel Staimpel February 13, 2012

In the highly competitive field of many top colleges, the team broke multiple school and personal records.Grad student Penina Acayo leaped to a third place finish in the event. By doing so, she moved up...

One of the Flashes' gymnasts swings on the un-even bars on January 21. Photo by Adrianne Bastas

Mistakes earn gymnastics team second loss

Erica Mucci February 13, 2012

Gymnastics coach Brice Biggin says his Flashes must learn to take the positive things they’re doing in practice and apply them when it really matters—in meets.“Some of the girls get out there and...

 

Opinion: Kent State fans: where are you?

Nick Shook February 13, 2012

Nick Shook Nick Shook is the men's basketball reporter for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected] and @NickShookDKS. The Kent State men’s basketball team was selected for a nationally...

Women’s basketball look for answers after disappointing streak

Matt Lofgren February 13, 2012

[email protected]    @After a strong three game Mid-American Conference winning streak, the Kent State women’s basketball team has lost its last four games in a row culminating with its latest loss,...