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Freshman midfielder Alisa Arthur moves the ball down the field during the Kent State soccer team's 0-0 tie against Ohio University on Thursday Oct. 28. in Athens, Ohio. 

Soccer team, which tied Ohio 0-0 last week, plays Bobcats again Thursday in MAC semifinals

Cole Oswald Reporter November 3, 2021

After winning only two games last season, the Kent State soccer team was predicted to finish ninth in the Mid-American Conference coaches’ preseason poll. Now the third-seeded Flashes will play in the...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Dante Cephas, number 14, runs with the football during the homecoming football game against Bowling Green State University on Oct. 2, 2021. The Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green 27-20.

Football team prepares for one of the biggest matchups in Dix Stadium history

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Wednesday’s matchup between the Kent State football team and Northern Illinois University could very well be a preview of the Mid-American Conference Championship Game. It’s the first time since 1973...

Baidy Ba hold his MAC Freshman of the Year trophy after finishing as the highest first-year runner during the MAC Championships on Saturday Oct. 30 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. 

Women’s cross country team has best finish in seven years at MAC Championships

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 2, 2021

“Best meet of the year.”That’s how Kent State cross country coach James Croft described his team’s performance at the Mid-American Conference Championships hosted by Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti,...

Members of the Kent State soccer team celebrate during their win against Toledo in the MAC Quarterfinals on Sunday Oct. 31 in Kent, Ohio. 

3 goals in last 12 minutes sends soccer team past Toledo into MAC semifinals

Cole Oswald Reporter October 31, 2021

With 12 minutes remaining, the Kent State soccer team was down 2-1 to Toledo in Sunday’s Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals. Ten minutes later, the Flashes had scored three more goals...

Volleyball swept across all sets in rough weekend away

Isabella Schreck Reporter October 31, 2021

The Kent State volleyball team headed into the weekend coming off of four straight five-set games.The Flashes would be swept in back-to-back games, not winning a single set. “It was a tough weekend,”...

Field Hockey MAC Champions

Kent State’s field hockey team shares the MAC regular season title with Miami

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 30, 2021

After sharing the Mid-American Conference regular season title, Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer and the team are “excited to get it done in the MAC tournament.”The final game of the regular season for Kent...

Senior defender Tianna Harris kicks the ball during the Kent State soccer team's 0-0 tie against Ohio University on Thursday Oct. 28. in Athens, Ohio. 

0-0 tie with Ohio drops KSU soccer team to third in MAC going into league tournament

Cole Oswald Reporter October 28, 2021

Kent State and Ohio’s soccer teams went into their game Thursday tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference. By the end of the day, neither team was in first. Kent State fought through two...

Head coach Todd Starkey swings from the net after he cuts it down on Mar. 4, 2020 to celebrate Kent State Women's basketball becoming the MAC East champions. Kent State University women's basketball beat Ohio University 81-77.

Women’s basketball coach signs contract extension

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter October 27, 2021

Kent State women’s basketball head coach Todd Starkey has agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-2026 basketball season.Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced the agreement Tuesday...

Grad Student Dustin Crum, number 7, walks on the side lines during the football game against Bowling Green State University on Oct. 2, 2021. Crum lead his team to victory with Kent State winning 27-20.

Two long-time football players receive MAC weekly honors

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor October 25, 2021

Graduate student quarterback Dustin Crum and fifth-year linebacker Mandela Lawrence-Burke were named the Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week following their...

Freshman defender Tori Copfer (6) throws the ball into play during the soccer game on Oct. 21, 2021. Kent State played Central Michigan University and tied 1-1 in double overtime.

Soccer team victorious over EMU Sunday, will play Ohio for MAC regular-season title on Thursday

Cole Oswald Reporter October 25, 2021

So the Mid-American Conference women’s soccer season comes down to this:Kent State, picked in the coaches’ preseason poll to finish ninth in the MAC, will play Ohio University, picked to finish eighth,...

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler makes a move on the ball during the Kent State field hockey's 2-1 loss to Liberty University on Sunday Oct. 24 in Lynchburgh, Virginia. 

Field hockey splits weekend, ending its six-game win streak

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 24, 2021

After giving up a last-second goal, Kent State’s field hockey team withstood Appalachian State’s comeback.   No. 22 Kent State came out with a 2-1 win on Friday, in yet another overtime victory. Coach...

Junior outside hitter Taylor Heberle gets ready to defend against the Buffalo Bulls at the Mac on Saturday, Oct. 23. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Two winning challenges, Heberle’s return helps volleyball team’s split of five-set matches

Isabella Schreck Reporter October 24, 2021

With the score tied 2-2 in the fifth set of Saturday’s volleyball game with Buffalo, referees ruled a blocked shot in bounds on Kent State’s side. Point Buffalo. KSU volleyball coach Don Gromala challenged...