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Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, and redshirt sophomore Jamal Sumlin, 4, ring the victory bell at the end of their win against Toledo, Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Men’s basketball cracks 100-point mark, clinches spot in MAC Tournament as Rockets melt down

John Hilber, Sports Edtior February 26, 2025

Against Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team turned in its most complete game in Mid-American Conference play at home Tuesday. The game featured the Flashes’ best offensive production in...

Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Five Flashes medal in final track and field meet before MAC Championships

Gage Wellman, Reporter February 26, 2025

The Kent State track and field team sent 13 athletes to the Ashland University Last Chance Meet in Ashland Saturday. Five Flashes earned a top spot on the podium and walked home with some hardware.  “A...

Kent State's lacrosse team celebrates their second goal scored by junior Emily Bond in the third quarter of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Lacrosse hits the road after splitting weekend homestand

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 25, 2025

After alternating wins and losses through the first four games of the season, the Kent State women’s lacrosse team will once again look to pull themselves to above .500 when it takes on Bucknell Wednesday.  The...

Kent freshman Anika Most prepares to begin her beam routine in the match against Central Michigan on Feb. 23, 2025.

Narrow win boosts gymnastics to top of MAC standings

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 25, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team secured a win over Central Michigan Sunday to maintain its undefeated record in the Mid-American Conference.  The Flashes pulled out a narrow 195.350-195.300 victory...

Then-freshman Dom Kibler bats at the plate during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball enters early-season slump as Flashes drop five in a row

Gage Wellman, Reporter February 25, 2025

The Kent State baseball team was swept by the Mercer Bears in a three-game series that took place from Friday to Sunday. This puts the team in a 1-5 hole in the standings, as the Flashes have now lost...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

‘The biggest win of the season’: Women’s basketball takes down Ball State on the road

John Engoglia, Reporter February 23, 2025

In a defensive slugfest, the Kent State women’s basketball team left Muncie, Ind., victorious after a 60-54 win over top-seeded Ball State Saturday.  After a series of disappointing and close losses...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, talks to his teammates between plays during the game against OU, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball hit with crushing blow in overtime loss to Miami

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

With just over two minutes remaining in game with major implications on the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State men’s basketball team had the six-point edge over the Miami (OH) University...

Junior Blake Schaffer throws down Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Championship at Kent State on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling posts program-worst regular season record after 13th straight loss

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team was winning on Cleveland State’s mats after seven of the 10 matches were complete. Going into the 184-pounder matchup, KSU was beating the Vikings 15-12, and the team...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Women’s basketball drops second in a row after loss to Buffalo

John Engoglia, Reporter February 21, 2025

For the first time since Nov. 16, the Kent State women’s basketball team has lost two games in a row, following a 76-70 loss to Buffalo Wednesday.  It’s also the third loss out of the last four...

Since 2021, there has been a concerted effort to build strong student traditions on campus. Athletics uses giveaway items, such as Kent State T-shirts, to increase interest and encourage student engagement.

Kent State turns to giveaways to get students lining up for athletic events

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 19, 2025

What’s one thing guaranteed to get Flashes flocking to the next Kent State athletic event? Free merch. Kent State spends an average of about $90,000 per year for marketing campaigns and giveaway items...

Then-freshman Veronika Kedroňová goes for the putt at the ninth hole at the final round of the Mid-American Conference Championships in Grove City, OH, on April 24, 2024.

Women’s golf makes progress, finishing in the middle of spring season’s second event

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 19, 2025

The Kent State women’s golf team finished tied for ninth place out of 15 teams at the Spartan Suncoast Invitational Monday.  The Flashes shot 13-over-par (877), tying with Kentucky. Ohio State and...

Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

February continues to be good month for men’s basketball, winning streak at five games after BGSU

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took its season-high four-game winning streak into Bowling Green and extended it after a high-octane first half. On Tuesday, the 91-84 victory extended the winning...