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On Tuesday, Aug 31, Kent State field hockey played OSU at Murphy-Mellis Stadium. 

Field hockey team still ranked at No. 23

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 15, 2021

A win against No. 25 Maine kept Kent State’s field hockey team at No. 23 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced Tuesday.  After losing to No. 5 Northwestern 6-1 Friday, the Flashes...

Miller wins MAC honor following three interception game

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 14, 2021

Redshirt junior cornerback Montre Miller was named the Mid-American Conference East Divison’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week after his dominating performance in the Kent State football team’s victory...

Men’s golf starts 2021 fall season with fourth place finish

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter September 14, 2021

Kent State’s men’s golf team finished in fourth place out of 14 teams at the Gopher Invitational on Sunday and Monday.“I thought we handled the whole weekend really well,” coach Jon Mills said....

Two key goals send soccer past Oakland, 3-2

Cole Oswald Reporter September 13, 2021

Just two minutes after Oakland took a lead over Kent State's soccer team Sunday, KSU senior defender Tianna Harris headed in a goal to tie the game. With ten minutes left in the game, midfielder Giulia...

Weekend of tough competition sends volleyball into home games this week

Isabella Schreck Reporter September 13, 2021

The Kent State volleyball team left the Kansas Invitational over the weekend with one win and two losses against its best competition of the season so far.“The teams we played this weekend are definitely...

In overtime, field hockey gets 3rd win over ranked team

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 11, 2021

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler scored two minutes into a second overtime against No. 25 Maine on Saturday to give the Kent State field hockey team its third victory over a ranked opponent in its...

Graduate student Nykeim Johnson (82) runs into the end zone to score a touch down during the football game against Virginia Military Institute. Kent State won 60-10.

Kent State’s historic rushing perfomance key in home opening win

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 11, 2021

Last week against Texas A&M, the second best rushing defense in the country last season, the Kent State football team ran for 226 yards.  On Saturday against the Virginia Military Institute, the...

Soccer defender wins Mid-American Conference weekly honor

Cole Oswald Reporter September 9, 2021

Kent State redshirt senior defender Karly Hellstrom has been named the Mid-American Conference’s soccer offensive player of the week. Hellstrom scored a goal in the Flashes’ 6-0 win over Canisius...

Field hockey goalie Azure Fernsler wins national defense award

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 8, 2021

Kent State goalie Azure Fernsler has been named the national defensive player of the week for her performance in KSU’s two victories over ranked opponents last week.The award came from the National Field...

KSU Field Hockey Players walk onto Murphy-Mellis Field during their game against OSU on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Field hockey team ranks No. 23 in country after 2 big wins

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 7, 2021

Wins over two ranked teams last week moved the Kent State field hockey team into the top 25 itself.The Flashes, 3-1 on the season, were ranked 23rd by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. It’s...

Freshman punter Josh Smith prepares to punt the ball against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Sept. 4, 2021. 

Kent State punter earns Player of the Week honors

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 7, 2021

Freshman punter Josh Smith earned the Mid-American Conference’s East Division Special Teams Player of the Week honor for his performance in the Kent State football team’s loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. In...

Nighttime at Dix Stadium Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

Reflecting on Dix Stadium before home games kick-off

Isabella Schreck Reporter September 7, 2021

Thousands of fans cheer under the beaming lights of Dix Stadium every year, hoping for that game winning touchdown to brighten up their stressful week. This scene will be back at the home of the Kent...