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Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling had top-four finish in MAC Championships, finishes 11th

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 10, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team took to the mats in New Jersey for the Mid-American Conference Championships, which took place from Friday to Saturday. The championships kicked off after a 1-15 regular...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Regular season ends with comeback win for men’s basketball, MAC Tournament up next

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team went into halftime of its senior night against Eastern Michigan down five points. The Flashes then embarked on a second half in its last game of the regular season...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, makes her way up the court in the third quarter on March 1, 2025.

Off-night dooms women’s basketball in blowout loss to Bowling Green

John Engoglia, Reporter March 7, 2025

It was one of those nights where nothing went right for the Kent State women’s basketball team in a 84-61 loss to Bowling Green Wednesday.  The Flashes struggled mightily on both sides of the court...

Kent sophomore Payton Ebbing bats at the plate during the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Baseball breaks out bats in home opener in 12-run win

Gage Wellman, Reporter March 5, 2025

The Kent State baseball team followed the trend of warm weather in the state of Ohio and broke out hot bats in a beatdown of the Mercyhurst Lakers by a score of 18-6. This was the home opener for the Flashes...

That school down the road: A deep dive into the Kent State and Akron rivalry

That school down the road: A deep dive into the Kent State and Akron rivalry

John Engoglia, Reporter March 5, 2025

Ohio State and Michigan, Auburn and Alabama, Duke and North Carolina — these are just a few of the biggest and most heated college rivalries in American sports.  All of those rivalries have massive...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to escape a block by Akron junior Tavari Johnson, 5, as he tries to get the ball during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball endures drawn-out duel, hits 20-win mark by one point margin

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took to the road one last time in the 2024-25 regular season to take on the Western Michigan Broncos Tuesday night. KSU, which came into the game with a 19-10...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball gets back on track but still falls behind in 2-3 event away from home

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Kent State softball team traveled to Chapel Hill, N.C., over the weekend to compete in the Mizuno Showdown.  KSU is 5-14 overall this season, and went 2-3 this weekend.  “It was nice to get...

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.

Losing streak hits three games for lacrosse, team falls to 2-4

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 4, 2025

After losing to Cincinnati at home Feb. 23, the Kent State lacrosse team suffered another pair of losses, dropping its record to 2-4 amid a three-game losing streak.  The Flashes played at Bucknell...

Kent's Gymnastics team cheers each other on during their rotation on bars in their meet against Central Michigan on Feb. 23, 2025

Injury doesn’t stop gymnastics from share of MAC title

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team secured a share of the Mid-American Conference regular season championship with a Tri-Meet win against Bowling Green and Wilberforce on Sunday.  While the Flashes managed...

The Kent State Baseball team congratulates senior Michael McNamara in the dugout after making a run during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball gets back on track with two-win weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Kent State Baseball team won two out of three games at the LeClair Classic in Greenville, S.C., which took place from Friday to Sunday. The Flashes are now 3-6 on the season. The Flashes were on...

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

Track and field flies high in indoor MAC Championships

Gage Wellman, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Kent State Track and Field team headed to Ypsilanti, Mich., over the weekend to compete at the 2025 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Conference Championships. Conference play was split...

The Flashes huddle up during the end of the first quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Suffocating defense leads women’s basketball over Akron for regular season rivalry sweep

John Engoglia, Reporter March 2, 2025

Battling a slow offensive start, the Kent State women’s basketball team locked down Akron with a physical and active defense in a 64-44 victory Saturday.   Entering a hostile atmosphere at James...

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