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Senior outside hitter Karina Salinas serves the ball at the Kent State vs. Ohio University volleyball game Nov. 15, 2023.

Volleyball finishes 6-23 on season, looks toward future

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 17, 2023

In her team's last game of the season on Wednesday, Kent State volleyball coach Haley Eckerman said she saw the potential her team has for later success. The Flashes, who lost to Ohio University 3-1,...

Kent State sophomore Stephen Daley celebrates with fellow teammates after a play during the game against Buffalo on Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football looks to avoid double-digit losses on the road

John Hilber, Reporter November 16, 2023

Kent State football will try to reverse its luck Saturday when the team takes on Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, for the 11th game of the season. The Flashes dropped its game against a Mid-American Conference...

Kody Komara (Gold) squares off with Kyle Schickel (white) during Kent State's contest against Clarion Jan. 29.

Wrestling drops both matchups in dual match to start season

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 15, 2023

Kent State’s wrestling team fell short to Duke and West Virginia in its duals matchup on Sunday. The final against West Virginia was 44-3 and 24-17 against Duke. Sophomore Pablo Castro IV got the...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

LSU erupts in second half, taking down Kent State women’s basketball

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 14, 2023

After the first half, the Kent State women’s basketball team was on top of the world as they were neck and neck with Louisiana State University (3-1), but during the second half, LSU showcased its talent...

Cross country’s Baidy Ba heading to NCAA Championships

Robyn Taylor, Reporter November 14, 2023

The NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship meet on Friday was a successful meet for the Flashes.  Junior Baidy Ba earned his ticket to the NCAA Cross Country Championships by placing thirteenth place...

The women's basketball team takes the court at the MAC Tournament Semifinal game against UT March 10, 2023.

PREVIEW: Women’s basketball to face defending national champions

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

After a 64-55 win in its regular-season opener Sunday, the Kent State women's basketball team sets its eyes on the defending national champions for Tuesday’s matchup.  After winning 34 games a season...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball leans on defense in season opener

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 13, 2023

The Kent State women's basketball team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 64-55 on Sunday.  The Flashes (1-0) opened their season on the road as the Ragin’ Cajuns (1-2) have now lost...

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REACTION: Michigan takes down Penn State without Jim Harbaugh

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 13, 2023

Less than 24 hours after getting the news that coach Jim Harbaugh had been suspended for the remainder of the regular season, the Michigan Wolverines walked into Happy Valley for a top-ten matchup in the...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Losing streak extends to four games as volleyball eyes for final game of season

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team (6-22 overall, 2-15 Mid-American Conference) extended its losing streak to four games at Eastern Michigan (4-24, 2-14) over the weekend. The Flashes have one only one of...

Graduate student Chris Payton Jr. hangs from the hoop after scoring a slam dunk during the game against Fresno State on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball bounces back, defeating Fresno State

Matt Franos, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State men's basketball finished a three-game homestand Saturday by defeating Fresno State 79-69 inside the M.A.C.C. The Flashes improved to 2-1 on the year, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-1.  Kent...

The Kent State men’s basketball team link arms with 1.2 seconds left in the second half on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s basketball falls in thriller, ending home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter November 10, 2023

Kent State’s basketball team lost its 23-game home win streak Thursday after losing 113-108 to James Madison University in double overtime.  The last time the Flashes allowed 100 points in a game...

Kent State sophomore tight end Justin Holmes runs the ball down the field during the game against Bowling Green State University on Nov. 8, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Football embarrassed at home for seventh straight loss

John Hilber, Reporter November 9, 2023

Kent State football was doomed after facing a 14-3 first quarter deficit to Bowling Green – and it did not get any better after that. The Flashes could not regroup after falling behind and were outscored...

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