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Katie Shumate (14), junior guard on Kent's women's basketball team, scored 21 points against Central Michigan University. Feb. 2, 2022.

Women’s basketball remains undefeated in February after strong defensive performance

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor February 12, 2022

After the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to Northern Illinois on Jan. 26 to fall to 2-6 in conference play, coach Todd Starkey said that February would be “our month. We’re going to be really...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a shot in the Kent State men's basketball team's win over Akron on Friday, Feb. 12 in Akron, Ohio.

Kent State gets sixth-straight victory in win against rival Akron

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 12, 2022

It was a game of seconds as Kent State’s basketball team beat Akron 66-64 as time ran out. This marks Kent State’s sixth straight victory, improving to 15-9 on the season, and 10-4 in the Mid-American...

Rachel DeCavitch gracefully ascends the balance beam to start off her routine during the gymnastics meet against Rutgers and Cornell University on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gymnastics continues to set season-high scores despite first consecutive losses of the season

Isabella Schreck Reporter February 12, 2022

The Kent State gymnastics team reached season bests in three events Friday and for the second consecutive meet topped its highest score of the year.Despite the big numbers, the Flashes fell short of a...

Sophomore guard on Kent's women's basketball team, Casey Santoro, dribbling down the court on Wed. Feb. 2, 2022 against Central Michigan university.

Women’s basketball tops Central Michigan, remains undefeated in February

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter February 9, 2022

For the fourth time in eight days, Kent State’s women’s basketball team (14-7, 6-6 Mid-American Conference) was victorious. It knocked off Central Michigan University (4-18, 2-11 MAC) for the second...

Kent State clears the ball at Dix Stadium in a game against Presbyterian College. The Flashes would win 21-12. March 22, 2021.

Lacrosse sets sights on championship as it enters its fourth season

Jacob Shondel Reporter February 9, 2022

Kent State women’s lacrosse team will have a roster with all four classes for the first-time in program history; the program was added as a varsity sport four years ago, and it has its eyes set on...

Redshirt junior Malique Jacobs nails a slam dunk during the game against Bowling Green State University on Feb. 8, 2022.

Men’s basketball wins fifth straight game with impressive second half

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 9, 2022

On Jan. 21 the Kent State men's basketball team was sitting at a .500 record both overall and in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes are now 14-9 on the year and 9-4 in the MAC after beating Bowling...

Rachel DeCavitch swoops through the air on the uneven bars during the gymnastics meet on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gymnastics fall for first time despite their highest score of season

Isabella Schreck Reporter February 9, 2022

The Kent State gymnastics team posted its highest score of the season but lost for the first time Sunday at the George Washington Quad.The Flashes placed second with a score of 195.600. GW won the meet...

Senior forward Lindsey Thall and sophomore guard Casey Santoro celebrate during the Kent State women's basketball game against Miami at Kent Feb. 7. 

Blackford continues dominant stretch of play as women’s basketball wins third straight

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor February 8, 2022

Earlier this season junior forward Nila Blackford faced a stretch where she scored less than 10 points in five of her seven starts. Blackford made it six straight double-digit points games Monday, scoring...

Senior Kody Komara attempts to pin a Central Michigan University wrestler during the match on Feb. 6, 2022. Kent State lost 32-9.

Wrestling falls to Ohio and Central Michigan, two of MAC’s top teams

Noah Keeney Reporter February 6, 2022

The Kent State wrestling team managed to win only three matches in each of its losses to two of the top Mid-American Conference teams this weekend.The Flashes lost to first-place Central Michigan (6-0...

Members of the Kent State field hockey team huddle up during a match. 

Coming to America: KSU’s international atmosphere

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 6, 2022

Freshman Jersey Hasenbos graduated from high school in the Netherlands before she had even heard of Kent State or thought about playing field hockey in the United States.  Now she’s an up-and-coming...

Giovanni Santiago prepares to make a shot during the Kent State men's basketball team's win over Eastern Michigan in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Men’s basketball score 55 second half points to win its fourth straight game

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 5, 2022

After struggling in the first half, the Kent State basketball team couldn’t seem to miss for the team’s fourth straight win. Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan University 90-71, improving to 13-9...

Katie Shumate, junior, shoots a basket in today's game against Duquesne. The Golden Flashes Women's Basketball team won, 71-66 on Wed. Dec. 8, 2021.

Big fourth quarter pushes women’s basketball past Eastern Michigan

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter February 5, 2022

Kent State’s women’s basketball team’s (12-7, 4-6 Mid-American Conference) 26 point fourth quarter secured a 70-61 comeback victory over Eastern Michigan University (5-13, 2-9) Saturday.“I thought...

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