Skip to Main Content
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Dumitrescu breaks own heptathlon record

Jody Michael April 22, 2010

With most of the Kent State track and field team focused on the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, sophomore Diana Dumitrescu has already stolen the spotlight in Des Moines, Iowa, by breaking her own school...

Softball looks to hold first place in MAC

Brad Tansey April 22, 2010

Big bats power KSU through conferenceAfter going 4-0 last weekend against Miami and Ball State, the Kent State softball team squares off in a doubleheader at Ohio today and faces Akron Saturday and Sunday.The...

‘Just smile and go have fun’

Rachel Jones April 22, 2010

In the first round of the Aggie Invitational last Saturday, junior Brett Cairns shot a 78. He was disappointed, but then something changed his attitude.“I walked off the last green, and (Kent State coach...

Strong offense leads Flashes

Lance Lysowski April 22, 2010

With a team batting average of .344, the Kent State baseball team has won eight of its last 10 games.The team’s hitters have struck out 56 times in that stretch, compared to their pitching staff accumulating...

The NFL’s future Flash?

Lance Lysowski April 20, 2010

Called a long-shot by many, Jameson Konz earns the opportunity to be selected in the NFL Draft.Jameson Konz projected to go late, undraftedFor the past three years, a Kent State football player earned...

Many sports teams contribute to Earth Day

Mark Wayner April 20, 2010

As the 40th anniversary of Earth Day is celebrated tomorrow, sports fans may discover that not only are environmental agencies, student organizations or government programs setting up ways to encourage...

Kent State baseball team completes season sweep against No. 24 Pittsburgh

Lance Lysowski April 20, 2010

Bagoly gets 4 hits, collects 4 RBIsLast May, the Kent State baseball team upset nationally ranked Cal Poly in the NCAA Tournament.Yesterday, the Flashes’ offense carried them to another win over a nationally...

Breaking down our NFL Draft

Michael Moses April 20, 2010

Browns, Steelers and Bengals – Who will they pick? With the NFL Draft beginning tomorrow night, sports columnist Michael Moses takes a look at the biggest needs of the three local teams — The...

After slow start, baseball team playing consistently

Rachel Jones April 6, 2010

Flashes win 10 of last 14 games to reach .500Flashes win 10 of last 14 games to reach .500After a rocky start this season, the Kent State baseball team is starting to get the swing of things.The Flashes...

Flashes led by depth, experience

Cody Francis April 6, 2010

Key players to watch during spring drillsKey players to watch during spring drillsTwelve points stood in between the Kent State football team and eight wins last season. A one-point loss to Bowling Green,...

KSU soccer players charged with underage drinking

Cody Francis April 5, 2010

Three members of the Kent State soccer team were charged with underage drinking yesterday.Junior defender Vanessa Salerno, sophomore goalkeeper Kelly Sherwood and Ohio State transfer Kelsi Landry were...

Duke holds off upset-minded Butler to win national title

April 5, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS - Delighting its fans and no doubt exasperating detractors, Duke struck back on Monday night to claim coach Mike Krzyzewski's fourth national title at the expense of what loomed as one of...