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Kent State University sophomore center Riley Rismiller going for the layup against Ball State University in their match on Jan. 15, 2025.

Strong first half leads women’s basketball to win over Central Michigan

John Engoglia, Reporter January 23, 2025

An efficient and balanced scoring effort guided the Kent State women’s basketball team to a 77-56 road win against Central Michigan Wednesday.  Similar to last week’s game plan against Western...

Kent State Men's Basketball Team huddles up after a play in their game against Miami OH University on Jan. 18, 2025.

Bouncing back: Men’s basketball never trails, soars past Toledo

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just one game after sophomore guard Cian Medley matched his career-high with 15 points against Miami (OH), he scored a new career-best 22 points and led the Kent State men’s basketball team to an 83-64...

Bracing for NFL Championship Weekend: What we learned from the Divisional Round

Bracing for NFL Championship Weekend: What we learned from the Divisional Round

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just when you think you’ve started to get a grip on what is going to happen this season, reality slaps you right across the mouth. The NFL’s divisional round gave fans what they wanted and then some,...

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 goes against the script with second-half struggles, falls to top-ranked Miami

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team had a nine-point halftime advantage against the Mid-American Conference No. 1 ranked team, but the team gave up the lead and fell 70-61 to the Miami RedHawks at the...

Kent State University junior guard Dionna Gray dribbling the ball in their game against Ball State University on Jan. 15, 2025.

Offensive explosion leads women’s basketball to 30-point win over Western Michigan

John Engoglia, Reporter January 19, 2025

A dynamic and efficient offensive outing led the Kent State women’s basketball team to an 80-50 win over Western Michigan Saturday in the M.A.C. Center.  The Flashes bounced back in grand fashion...

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

‘Good way to start the season’: Malanda sets new school record in track and field season debut

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State track and field team kicked off 2025 with an ambitious season debut that saw records, both personal and team, get shattered in its performance at the Jud Logan Memorial at the Kent State...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling falls for seventh loss in a row

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team came up short, losing 18-16, during its senior night meet against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friday evening. Despite the loss, the Flashes still put up a...

Senior Alyssa Guns performs her routine on the floor set. Mar. 3, 2024

Alvine pushes gymnastics to stay undefeated with big win against Big 12 team

John Hilber, Sports Editor January 18, 2025

It’s hard to stop the Kent State gymnastics train now. On Thursday, the team traveled to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a head-to-head matchup. The Flashes were coming...

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.

Comeback falls short for women’s basketball in loss to Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter January 16, 2025

Turnovers and self-inflicted wounds doomed the Kent State women's basketball team in a 66-57 home loss to Ball State Wednesday.  The Cardinals are the top-seeded team in the Mid-American Conference,...

Senior Jalen Sullinger holds the ball before making a play on Nov. 21, 2024 in the game against Niagara.

Men’s basketball falls short at home despite Sullinger’s career-high scoring night

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 15, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was coming off two straight road Mid-American Conference wins against Northern Illinois and Buffalo but fell 94-83 Tuesday night against the Western Michigan Broncos...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

How did Kent State sports do over winter break?

John Hilber, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

Kent State classes were off for winter break, but the athletics were in full swing. Four teams competed over the break, which took place from Dec. 7  – Jan. 12. Men’s basketball, women’s basketball,...

Here is The Kent Stater sports department's predictions for the NFL Playoffs

Here is The Kent Stater sports department’s predictions for the NFL Playoffs

The Kent Stater Sports Department January 11, 2025

If there’s one thing this season of NFL Football hasn’t been, it’s predictable.  Teams like the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have catapulted themselves from...