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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...

Then-junior Eric Chalus pitches during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball drops two of three in season-opening series

Gage Wellman, Reporter February 19, 2025

The Kent State baseball team departed from the frozen confines of Schoonover Stadium and headed down to Mobile, Ala. to compete in the South Alabama Invitational, which took place from Friday to Sunday....

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 starts season with back-to-back events with losing records

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 19, 2025

The Kent State softball team traveled to Conway, S.C. over the weekend to play in the Battle at the Beach. The team went 1-3, and the last game was canceled due to rain.  KSU started the weekend...

From the left to right, Kent State Ice Hockey Team's starting line up Adrian Sanchez, Reese Mills, Max Mudge, Brian Odstrchel, and Kyle Holmes, line up on the ice for the playing of the National Anthem before their game against Northern Illinois, Sept. 14th, 2024.

Hockey handily wins home finale

Jamie First, Reporter February 18, 2025

On Sunday, the Kent State hockey team took on Rochester Institute of Technology in its last home game of the season. The Flashes ended their senior night game with a score of 6-2, which means that they...

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

Flashes post program records in historical weekend track meet

Gage Wellman, Reporter February 17, 2025

The Kent State Track and Field team saw its athletes post historical program marks over the weekend at the Doug Raymond Invitational. The invitational took place from Friday to Saturday and was hosted...

Kent State University senior gymnast Alyssa Guns finishes off her floor routine in their match against Western Michigan University on Feb. 2, 2025.

Gymnastics falls short for first time this season

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 17, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team’s winning streak was interrupted Saturday night, as it finished last in a tri-meet against Big Ten opponents Rutgers and Michigan. This was the first loss of the season...

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