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Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger dribbles the ball down the court in their match against Akron University on Jan. 31, 2025.

‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Men’s basketball remains optimistic after Akron loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 2, 2025

In a M.A.C. Center filled with fans in gold shirts anticipating the first rivalry game between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips, KSU fans left after a disappointing 85-71 loss...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Conference-leading Akron too much for men’s basketball at home

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 31, 2025

The first of the two rivalry games between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips saw Akron come into Kent and get an 85-71 win at the M.A.C. Center. Akron had the ball moving all...

Kent State University senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbling the ball going through a block by Ball State senior Lachelle Austin in their match against Ball State University, Jan. 15, 2025.

Batsch goes nuclear as women’s basketball crushes Eastern Michigan

John Engoglia, Reporter January 31, 2025

Senior guard Jenna Batsch was unstoppable for the Kent State women’s basketball team in a 79-59 win over Eastern Michigan Wednesday.  Batsch led the Flashes with 33 points on 13-21 (62%) shooting...

Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 31, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their ticket to Super Bowl 59 this past Sunday with their 55-23 victory in the NFC Championship over the Washington Commanders, largely on the back of running back Saquon...

Kent State University senior forward VonCameron Davis goes up for the layup as Miami (OH) University sophomore wing Eian Elmer tries to block the shot in their game on Jan 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball takes early control, bounces back in home win

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 30, 2025

Senior forward VonCameron Davis tallied his third 20-plus-point game of the month, and sophomore guard Cian Medley had a 12 point and 10 assist double-double in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s...

The gymnastics team cheers on its teammates through their routines during the Beauty and the Beast meet on Jan. 29.

MAC competition opens with a season-high for gymnastics

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter January 27, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team opened conference competition with a bang Sunday, putting up a team score of 195.425, its highest of the season thus far.   The team secured the win, defeating Eastern...

Adan Benavidez makes his move towards George Mason's JB Dragovich during their second round consolation match at the Mid-American Conference Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling’s 10-game slide fueled by 0-3 weekend slate

John Hilber, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

The chapters are all starting to look the same in the wrestling team’s story this season. From Friday until Sunday, Kent State took on three teams in head-to-head style matchups. The opponents were...

Kent State University senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbling the ball going through a block by Ball State senior Lachelle Austin in their match against Ball State University, Jan. 15, 2025.

Three in a row: Women’s basketball on three game win streak after win over Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter January 27, 2025

Another strong offensive outing led the Kent State women’s basketball team to a 77-63 win over Miami (OH) Saturday.  For the Flashes, it's their third straight win of 14 or more points. The team...

The ice hockey team celebrates goal made by senior forward Johnny Gabriel in the third period against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14, 2024.

Hockey returns with mixed results after break

Jamie First, Reporter January 26, 2025

Over the weekend, the Kent State hockey team took on West Virginia University and Mercyhurst University in back-to-back games. On Friday, the Flashes lost 5-1 against West Virginia, but KSU returned...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball falls short at buzzer, drops another conference game

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 26, 2025

In a game that saw the Kent State men’s basketball team outrebound the Ohio Bobcats 46-28, it also saw the Flashes fall two points short of the victory 61-59 Friday. The Flashes missed 11 key foul...

How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 25, 2025

The temperatures are below freezing, and the roads are frozen, which can mean only one thing: the final four NFL teams will square off this weekend to determine what Super Bowl 59 will look like.  Even...

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State's National Championship win

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State’s National Championship win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter January 25, 2025

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has been criticized since a week two loss against Oregon back in 2021. Things did not get any better for him when Ohio State lost to Michigan for the first time in a...