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Men’s basketball surrenders 50 second half points in loss

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor February 22, 2023

Kent State’s men’s basketball team surrendered 50 second-half points in a 82-70 loss to Ball State Tuesday. Kent State (22-6) moved down second place in the Mid-American Conference at 12-3. Toledo...

Season-opening success: Baseball takes two of three against Jacksonville University

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor February 21, 2023

In 2022, Kent State’s baseball team had the third-most hits in the Mid-American Conference. This weekend, the Flashes tallied 37 hits and won two out of their first three season-opening games against...

Track and field wraps up indoor regular season

Nico Crespo, Reporter February 21, 2023

The Kent State track and field team finished its indoor regular season at the AI Campbell Invitational  in Akron. Freshman Amare Hall took home first place in the men’s long jump (7.25 m). Hall is...

Kyndall Gilbert celebrates with the team as she receives a bar score that ties her with a Cardinals vaulter on Feb. 19, 2023.

Alyssa Guns scores a 9.900 or over in two events

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 20, 2023

Sophomore Alyssa Guns scored at least a 9.900 or over in two events in a loss to Mid-American Conference rival Ball State. The Flashes fell to the Cardinals 195.725 to 196.125. The team moved to...

Women’s lacrosse defeats Butler in second straight win

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 18, 2023

Senior goalkeeper Madison Flannigan recorded 13 saves as the Kent State women’s lacrosse team defeated Butler 16-11. “She did a phenomenal job for us,” coach Brianne Tierney said. “I think we...

The Kent State women's basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball completes season sweep in 41 point win against Akron

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 18, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s 41-point win was the largest margin of victory over Akron since 1998, completing the season sweep.  KSU’s 87-46 win was the team's 10th home win of the...

Kent State starting five, red-shirt senior Malique Jacobs, Sincere Carry, Miryne Thomas, sophomore Cli'Ron Hornbeak and red-shirt sophomore VonCameron Davis (left to right) getting ready for the game against Eastern Michigan on February 17, 2023.

‘That’s when we’re at our best’: Men’s basketball silences Eastern Michigan offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team has allowed the fewest points (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference this season.  Friday, the KSU defense limited Eastern Michigan to its second-fewest points on...

Women’s lacrosse picks up first win of the year against Duquesne

Matthew Franos, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kenzie Sklar for Kent State’s women’s lacrosse scored six goals in a 16-15 overtime win over Duquesne. “We have been waiting for her to have a day like that,” coach Brianna Tierney said. “She’s...

Women’s basketball wins first game in Buffalo in over a decade

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 16, 2023

It’s been over a decade since Kent State’s women’s basketball team won in Buffalo. Wednesday, in Buffalo, New York, the Flashes won 72-69 over the Bulls. The Flashes held Buffalo scoreless...

Softball faces early struggles at Texas State tournament

Joshua Aponte, Reporter February 15, 2023

The Kent State softball team fell to an early 0-5 record after taking place in the Texas State Tournament this weekend. The Flashes struggled to bring in runs over the course of the weekend, scoring...

Strong first half pushes men’s basketball past Western Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 15, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team is ranked first in points allowed (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference. Tuesday, when the Flashes traveled to Michigan, allowed a season-low 58 points against conference...

Wrestling earns first win of the season in 23-point victory

John Hilber, Reporter February 12, 2023

The Kent State wrestling team won its first dual of the season in a 32-9 win against Bloomsburg Sunday on senior day. “It's the best we've wrestled as a team,” coach Jim Andrassy said. “It's the...