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Flashes men’s basketball defeats Western Michigan

Rachel Jones February 23, 2011

Michael Porrini single-handedly helped the Kent State men’s basketball team defeat Western Michigan 74-72 on Monday, but two days earlier, he did not even know if he could use his shooting hand.During...

Inside the mentality of a backup wrestler

Alex Atkinson February 23, 2011

Throughout the season, backups on the wrestling team are able to stay motivated knowing they may have a chance to compete each week. But when the season ends, a backup has to stay sidelined watching his...

Home for the last time

Matt Lofgren February 23, 2011

Above the entrance to the M.A.C. Center hangs a banner with “Drive for 20” on it. For five seniors on the women’s basketball team, it’s a reminder of a goal – 20 wins.“It’s real important...

Porrini’s fairytale ending

Rachel Jones February 22, 2011

After losing the entire second half, the Kent State men’s basketball team finally regained the lead over Western Michigan with 1:30 on the clock.Senior guard Rod Sherman’s one-handed slam boosted the...

Wrestling receives three-way MAC title after loss to Central Michigan

A.J. Atkinson February 21, 2011

With a loss to Central Michigan yesterday, the Kent State wrestlers earn a three-way share of the Mid-American Conference Championship title with Ohio and Central Michigan.“There’s only five other...

Gymnastics regains confidence by defeating Northern Illinois

Tyler Goddard February 21, 2011

Final score Kent State: 194.800 Northern Illinois: 192.875 Game highlights Christina Lenny led the flashes and won the all-around with a 39.275. The top five scores of the meet were all earned by Kent...

Flashes’ lack of outside shooting could be critical down the stretch

Cody Erbacher February 21, 2011

None of the shots were falling for the Kent State men’s basketball team Friday.If the Flashes want to maintain a spot at the top of the Mid-American Conference, they’re going to need to make sure that...

Junior guard Michael Porrini posts up against a Drexel defender in Kent State's 73-66 loss on Friday. Photo by Cody Erbacher

Mens basketball falls to Drexel in BracketBuster

Cody Erbacher February 20, 2011

?The Kent State men’s basketball team posted a smaller and weaker lineup compared to Drexel as the Flashes fell 73-66 in the ESPN BracketBuster game Friday. Final score Drexel: 73 Kent State: 66 Game...

Flashes take down Buffalo on Senior Day

Matt Lofgren February 19, 2011

The Flashes (18-7, 9-4 Mid-American Conference) got their win and a season sweep of Buffalo (13-13, 6-7 MAC) by defeating the Bulls 72-52 at The M.A.C. Center Saturday.Jumping out to a 6-0 lead lead...

Kent State falls to Drexel in BracketBuster game, 73-66

Cody Erbacher February 19, 2011

Kent State ended the game recording a 35.9 shooting percentage from the field, while shooting 22.2 percent from the 3-point line.Even with the shooting struggles, Kent State managed to post five players...

Junior Marcel Clopton architecture major wrestles his opponent from his back during Friday's meet against Eastern Michigan. Kent wins 30-3. Photo by Megan Galehouse.

KSU wrestlers hope to defeat Central Michigan to win MAC

A.J. Atkinson February 18, 2011

The Kent State wrestlers travel to Central Michigan this weekend in hopes of claiming its second Mid-American Conference Championship in three years.“The day we can beat (Central Michigan) two out of...

Junior forward Justin Greene has been awarded six MAC East player of the week awards. Greene is the only player in the MAC to be ranked top five in points, rebounds and blocks. Photo by Jessica Yanesh.

Men’s basketball competes in BracketBusters

Rachel Jones February 18, 2011

If the Kent State men’s basketball team is curious about what the NCAA Tournament will be like, it will get a taste Friday in Drexel.The Flashes will play the Dragons (17-9, 9-7 Colonial Athletic Association)...

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