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Men’s basketball squeaks past Bowling Green

Nick Shook January 17, 2012

Watch the TV2 Video here.Normally a second-half team, Kent State men’s basketball played a strong first half and held a commanding 18-point lead at halftime. However, it was the second half that...

Kent State women’s basketball falls to late Akron comeback

Matt Lofgren January 14, 2012

A late push by Akron Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Arena proved to be too much for the young Flashes (2-12, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) as the Zips came out with a 68-62 win and a point in the PNC Wagon...

Kent State fans providing winning atmospheres

Nick Shook January 13, 2012

The Golden Flashes’ victory over Miami on Wednesday was their first in 2011-12 Mid-American Conference play, and their 64th conference victory at home since the start of the 2003-04 season. Kent State...

The Flashes fell to Buffalo 85-72 during the away game on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Photo by Alexa Strudler.

Wagon Wheel Challenge adds importance to Kent State women’s basketball game

Matt Lofgren January 13, 2012

From the moment you first put on the navy and gold colors of Kent State, something happens inside that makes us all cringe at the city just 15 miles down Interstate 76: Akron.The rivalry dates back to...

Michael Porrini, senior guard, dribbles the ball during the basketball game against Miami University on Jan. 11. The Flashes won 71-67. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Kent State fans providing winning atmosphere for men’s basketball

Nick Shook January 13, 2012

The Golden Flashes’ victory over Miami on Wednesday was their first in 2011-12 Mid-American Conference play, and their 64th conference victory at home since the start of the 2003-04 season. Kent State...

Photo by Philip Botta

Wrestling team adds Oklahoma transfer

Tim Dorst January 13, 2012

The Kent State wrestling team announced the addition of freshman Sam Wheeler, a Copley, Ohio, native who is transferring from Oklahoma to wrestle for the Flashes.Wheeler, who graduated from Copley High...

Brendan Barlow pins Dakota Greenhaw in Friday's match against Northern Illinois University. Barlow, junior exploratory major, won against Greenhaw 4-1. Photo by Valerie Brown.

Kent State wrestlers confident heading into weekend tournament

Tim Dorst January 12, 2012

The wrestling team is looking to have a very successful weekend as they prepare to compete in the Virginia Duals tournament starting Friday morning. The Flashes hold the No. 3 seed in the tournament and...

Flashes women’s basketball falls to Redhawks

Matt Lofgren January 12, 2012

A late 10-0 run by the Flashes was too little, too late in Oxford Wednesday night as the Redhawks topped the women’s team 73-55 to fall to 1-2 in the Mid-American Conference 2-11 overall.After being...

Kent State senior forward Justin Greene keeps the ball away from Miami as he scores on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Flashes beat the Redhawks 71-67. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Flashes men’s basketball fights back, defeats Miami 71-67

Nick Shook January 12, 2012

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Senior center Justin Manns goes up for a dunk against Shawnee State on Jan. 2. The Flashes beat the Bears 90-65. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes prepare for best post player in MAC

Nick Shook January 11, 2012

Kent State returns home on Wednesday following a disappointing 66-65 loss at Buffalo on Saturday. The Flashes will look to earn their first win of Mid-American Conference play versus Miami (OH) on Wednesday...

No doubt about it: Bama is the best after BCS rout

Paul Newberry January 11, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As required, Alabama’s players whooped it up amid the confetti and fireworks, yet there was something muted about this championship celebration.Turns out, these guys knew the ending...

 

Committed quarterback offers instant impact

AJ Atkinson January 11, 2012

AJ Atkinson AJ Atkinson is the sports editor for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Flashes football fans saw two quarterbacks this season, and neither was easy to watch at all...