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Kent State sophomore Isaac Bast fights against Northern Illinois sophomore Bryce Steiert at the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 29, 2017. Kent State lost 16-31.

Banged-up Flashes look forward to MAC Tournament

Brandon Lewis March 6, 2019

Before the 2018-2019 season, the Kent State wrestling team thought they had a chance in the Mid-American Conference.Then, injuries and academic issues plagued the team.Heading into the MAC Championship...

Andrew McNally wrestles against Buffalo's Logan Rill on Jan. 26. McNally defeated Rill, earning his 26th victory of the year. 

Finding success: McNally puts together 29-6 inaugural season

Brandon Lewis February 24, 2019

Two weeks after the 2018 NCAA tournament,  Andrew McNally received a mass group text from Eastern Michigan's Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee.The text — which was sent to the wrestling, softball, men’s...

Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh in "Fighting with My Family."

REVIEW: ‘Fighting with My Family’ is a surprisingly poignant love letter to pro wrestling

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2019

Professional wrestling, itself one of the most elaborate performances in live television, hasn’t really gotten its due in terms of scripted movies. Other than “Ready to Rumble” or “Nacho Libre”...

Practice facility

Basketball, volleyball teams getting long-awaited practice facility

Ian Kreider February 20, 2019

For more than 15 years, Kent State basketball and volleyball coaches have wanted a place to practice outside of the M.A.C. Center.  Their teams will finally get one. Construction on a $1.6 million facility...

Sophomore Richard Jackson wrestles with Northern Illinois University Husky on February 15.

Comeback attempt by KSU wrestling falls short; Flashes lose to Northern Illinois

Brandon Lewis February 17, 2019

Shane Mast, Andrew McNally and Spencer Berthold came out on top for Kent State wrestling in fridays dual against Northern Illinois, but the trio could not lead the Flashes to victory.With the 22-13 loss,...

Madison Trott finishes her floor routine at the Beauty and the Beast match on February 10, 2019.

Gymnastics improves score, but falls to Central Michigan

Sara Al Harthi February 10, 2019

Kent State’s gymnastics team hit its highest team score of the year Sunday, but lost to Central Michigan, 195.175-194.925.The Flashes’ previous high had been 194.450 against George Washington and West...

Spencer Berthold gets pinned during the Beauty and Beast Match on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The Flashes lost, 23-12.

Late losses haunt KSU wrestling in 23-12 defeat against Central Michigan

Brandon Lewis February 10, 2019

The fifth Beauty and the Beast event took place Sunday for the Kent State wrestling and gymnastics teams. The event did not go well for the wrestlers; they fell to Central Michigan, 23-12.The Flashes now...

Kent State red-shirt freshman Shane Mast struggles against Oklahoma State senior Nolan Boyd during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gymnastics, wrestling teams look to carry momentum in Beauty and the Beast event

Sara Al Harthi and Brandon Lewis February 6, 2019

The Kent State gymnastics and wrestling teams will be competing simultaneously against Central Michigan in the Beauty and the Beast event, which will be returning after a one-year hiatus.  Gymnastics...

Jan. 26, 2019 - Shane Mast wrestles against Brett Perry of Buffalo.

Berthold’s cradle lifts KSU wrestling over Cleveland State

Brandon Lewis February 2, 2019

In the final matchup of the night, redshirt freshman Spencer Berthold used his signature cradle maneuver with 1:37 remaining in the first period to secure a pin and victory for the Kent State Wrestling...

Kent State's Shane Mast wrestles against Buffalo's Brett Perry on Jan. 26.

Kent State wrestling falls to Buffalo despite strong showing from underclassmen

Brandon Lewis January 26, 2019

Kent State wrestling freshman Kade Byland, sophomore Andrew McNally and redshirt freshman Kody Komara were all victorious on Saturday, but the Flashes could not pull out a win against the Buffalo Bulls.The...

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

Ohio Wrestling Takes Back Grudge Match Trophy From Kent State

Brandon Lewis January 19, 2019

It was a tough night on Friday for the Flashes wrestling team as they fell to their arch rival Ohio University, 24-12, in Athens, knocking the Flashes record to 6-11 on the season. The Flashes started...

Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel celebrates after defeating No. 1 seed Kollin Moore of Ohio State for the second time in as many days to secure third place at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on March 17, 2018. 

Shoulder surgery to end Conel’s season

Ian Kreider December 10, 2018

Just nine months ago, Kyle Conel shocked the college wrestling world when he finished as Kent State's first unseeded all-American.Now, his future on the mat is uncertain.The senior 197-pounder announced...