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Sophomore Ian Miller battles against Iowa State in the National Duals semifinals, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at St. John's Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by David Dermer/Kent State Athletic Communications.

Flashes drop two straight after strong start in National Duals

Michael Mann February 17, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team earned their 11th victory of the season over nationally ranked Iowa State in the opening match of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Duals Sunday, before falling in...

Kent State wrestling team to take part in National Duals

Michael Mann February 13, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (10-9) will take a trip to Columbus this Sunday for the first round of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, or NWCA, National Duals.The Flashes will look past the recent...

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KSU wrestler suspended indefinitely after tweeting anti-gay slurs

Michael Mann February 10, 2014

Kent State redshirt sophomore wrestler Sam Wheeler has been suspended indefinitely Monday after he tweeted anti-gay remarks regarding Michael Sam, a former Missouri football player and potential NFL draftee,...

Rules decide fate for Flashes against undefeated Panthers

Michael Mann February 9, 2014

After their last match was decided via tiebreaker in a win against Northern Illinois, the Kent State wrestling team saw the losing side in their match against the undefeated Northern Iowa Panthers in a...

Sophomore Michael Depalma takes on Central Michigan's Scott Mattingly Sunday Jan. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost 12-21.

Wrestling team looks to build momentum for home stretch

Michael Mann February 6, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team broke free of a two-match skid with a win last weekend and will head to DeKalb, Ill., Saturday to face the Northern Illinois Huskies before heading into a match just a day...

Flashes clip Eagles’ wings, earn first win in three meets to improve 3-2 in conference play

Michael Mann February 2, 2014

After dropping two consecutive matches, the Kent State wrestling team got back on a winning path with their 18-12 victory over Eastern Michigan while visiting Ypsilanti Friday night.The 125-pound class...

Junior Caleb Marsh takes on Central Michigan opponent Mike Ottinger at the wrestling meet Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 in the M.A.C. Center.

Kent State wrestling team to defend No. 25 ranking in Ypsilanti

Michael Mann January 28, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (8-8, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) will take a trip up to Ypsilanti, Mich., to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (8-5, 1-2 MAC) after dropping their last two matches to conference...

Injury default decisive in Flashes’ 21-12 loss to CMU

Michael Mann January 26, 2014

A crucial injury default was the difference for the Kent State Flashes in their Sunday home meet against Central Michigan.The Flashes fell 21-12 to the Chippewas, capping off a weekend that started with...

Wrestling hopes to show strength in Athens

Mike Mann January 23, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (8-6) will take a trip to face the Ohio Bobcats (6-2) Friday evening as the Flashes open a stretch of five consecutive MAC match-ups.The Flashes are coming off an outstanding...

Despite absence of Marsh, Flashes wrestling unleashes the ‘beast’

Michael Mann January 20, 2014

Without ranked wrestlers Ian Miller and Caleb Marsh, the No. 20-ranked Kent State team still proved victorious in a 23-11 win against the No. 22 North Carolina State Wolfpack during Sunday’s...

Marsh and Flashes Look to Tame Wolfpack

Michael Mann January 19, 2014

After being named Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week, Kent State junior Caleb Marsh and the No. 25 ranked Kent State Flashes wrestling team will take on North Carolina State this Sunday afternoon.The...

Senior T.J. Keklak (right) enters with senior Marie Case (left) at the Beauty and the Beast gymnastics and wrestling meet on Feb. 8, 2013.

Wrestling, gymnastics set for magical weekend

Alex Klukaszewski January 16, 2014

Kent State will host its second annual Beauty and the Beast event in the M.A.C. Center this Sunday. A dual combo performance of backflips and takedowns courtesy of the gymnastics and wrestling teams will...