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Gage Wellman, Reporter

Gage Wellman is a sophomore journalism major, and he’s a sports reporter, newscast anchor, correspondent, host and producer of Overtime. He enjoys playing Madden NFL 26 and CFB 26 and watching shows like “The Wire” and “The West Wing” in his free time.

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Kent sophomore Adrian Sanchez and Cleary freshman Bailey Ewonus skate towards the puck in the third period on Sept. 26, 2025.

Hockey’s defense struggles in weekend sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 29, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 31, 2024 in Cleveland.

Guardians clinch playoff spot after walk-off hit by pitch 

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 28, 2025
Subodh Chandra is the legal counsel for both of the plaintiffs in the Ursuline High School hazing case.

Hazing, sexual assault scandal shocks Youngstown area Catholic high school

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 25, 2025
Kent redshirt sophomore CJ Young huddles up with teammates and coach before the game against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Football leveled in Tallahassee by No. 8 Seminoles 

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 22, 2025
Kent redshirt freshman and quarterback Dru DeShields scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter as graduate student and tight end, Christian Berry, 11, blocks two University of Buffalo defensive players during their game on Saturday, Sept 13, 2025.

Football overwhelmed in 66-10 loss against top-10 team

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 20, 2025
Kent redshirt freshman Cade Wolford, 21, and redshirt junior Hunter Hopperton, 18, celebrate touchdown made by Cade against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025. This made the score 0-14 with Kent still leading.

Preview: Football prepares for first of two games against historic opponents 

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 19, 2025
Kent football team runs out with head coach, Mark Carney, before the game against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Football starts strong, falters in final moments with loss

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 14, 2025
Kent redshirt freshman Dru DeShields celebrates three yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025. This made the score 24-28 with Kent falling back into the lead with 14:53 left on the clock.

Football drops conference opener against Buffalo

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 13, 2025
Cole Bianchin, Kent State freshman and forward, takes a shot on goal during warm ups before the game against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14th, 2024

Preview: Hockey looks to win it all in 2025-2026

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 12, 2025
Kent football team runs out the tunnel before their game against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025.

Preview: Conference play begins as football looks to bounce back

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 11, 2025
Slow week in CFB  provides a few gems, upsets

Slow week in CFB  provides a few gems, upsets

Gage Wellman and Demetri Manousos
September 10, 2025
Kent State redshirt junior running back Gavin Garcia kneels before the beginning of the game against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025.

Shades of last season return in football’s road opening loss

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 7, 2025
Kent graduate student Gus Goodell warms up before the games against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025.

Football trounced in blowout after home opening win

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 6, 2025
Kent redshirt freshman Cade Wolford walks off the field after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025. This made the score 14-3 with Kent in the lead.

Preview: Football looks to pull off huge upset after big weekend 

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 5, 2025
Statements made and defenses shine: College Football Week 1 recap

Statements made and defenses shine: College Football Week 1 recap

Gage Wellman and Demetri Manousos
September 3, 2025
Kent State Football team rings the victory bell after their first win of the season against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025.

Flashes triumphant in football home opener, first win since 2023

Gage Wellman, Reporter
August 31, 2025

Electric kickoff return guides football to first win in nearly two years

Gage Wellman and Evan Schofield
August 30, 2025
Kent State Football team celebrating touchdown by Luke Floriea in the first quarter against Akron Nov. 19, 2024.

Preview: ‘Everyone in the locker room is very hungry’: Football hopes to bounce back from winless 2024 campaign

Gage Wellman, Reporter
August 28, 2025
Three 2025 MLB Trade Deadline moves that will have a big impact

Three 2025 MLB Trade Deadline moves that will have a big impact

Gage Wellman, Reporter
August 4, 2025
Alexandre Malanda became the first Flash to be named an All-American in triple jump. Courtesy of Malanda.

Alexandre Malanda reflects on track career before NCAA Championship

Gage Wellman, Reporter
June 13, 2025
A late-night fire Tuesday, April 22, 2025, charred the Flashes Grill in Eastway Center. The station is expected to remain closed for the remainder of the Spring semester.

Grease fire shuts down grill in Eastway 

Gage Wellman, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Here is the Kent Stater Sports Department's consensus mock draft

Here is the Kent Stater Sports Department’s consensus mock draft

Demetri Manousos, John Engoglia, and Gage Wellman
April 24, 2025
Kent Fire Department responds to a reported fire at Eastway Dining Hall around 9:36 p.m. on April 22.

Late-night fire evacuates Eastway

Gage Wellman, Reporter
April 23, 2025
Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Track and field takes home 10 event wins at Dave Labor Invitational

Gage Wellman, Reporter
April 10, 2025
Then-senior Kristian Kneffler clears 17'-3.50" in the track and field meet against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

Track and field opens outdoor season in Texas

Gage Wellman, Reporter
April 2, 2025
Kent Graduate Student Hayden Jatczak runs towards third base in the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He rounded third and scored a run making the score three to seven in the bottom third.

Baseball takes two of three once more against Hofstra

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 19, 2025
Kent senior Eric Chalus pitches the ball in the bottom of the first during their game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Baseball’s arms give nearly a dozen in loss to in-state foe

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 12, 2025
Kent senior Jake Casey runs out as his team cheers him on before their game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Baseball takes step in right direction after another winning weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 11, 2025
Kent sophomore Payton Ebbing bats at the plate during the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Baseball breaks out bats in home opener in 12-run win

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 5, 2025
The Kent State Baseball team congratulates senior Michael McNamara in the dugout after making a run during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball gets back on track with two-win weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Track and field flies high in indoor MAC Championships

Gage Wellman, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Five Flashes medal in final track and field meet before MAC Championships

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 26, 2025
Then-freshman Dom Kibler bats at the plate during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball enters early-season slump as Flashes drop five in a row

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 25, 2025
Then-junior Eric Chalus pitches during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball drops two of three in season-opening series

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 19, 2025
Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

Flashes post program records in historical weekend track meet

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 17, 2025
Then-senior Kristian Kneffler clears 17'-3.50" in the track and field meet against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

Chilton, Siyoum place high at Penn State National Open for track and field

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 3, 2025
Illustration by Emily Riebe

Here are thoughts on the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers

Gage Wellman, Reporter
February 3, 2025
Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Here are five all-time great free agent signings in NFL History

Gage Wellman, Reporter
January 31, 2025
How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

How each remaining NFL team can win Super Bowl LIX

Gage Wellman, Reporter
January 25, 2025
Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics at Kent State University, released a statement following comments on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Kent State instructor issues statement following university accusation of antisemitic comments

Gage Wellman, Reporter
January 22, 2025
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
Kent State stated in an email that it will give out free hot chocolate to students and staff due to the harsh weather on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Kent State students respond after university refuses to cancel classes

Gage Wellman, Reporter
January 21, 2025
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
Nader Taha, a senior lecturer of mathematics at Kent State University, released a statement following comments on the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Kent State condemns instructor’s comments on Oct. 7 attacks

Gage Wellman, Reporter
January 16, 2025
Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap

Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
December 8, 2024
Madness, field storming gaffes ensue after exciting week: College Football Week 13 recap

Madness, field storming gaffes ensue after exciting week: College Football Week 13 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 27, 2024
Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Meiszner wins championship in big weekend for wrestling at Navy Classic

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 26, 2024
Kent State University volleyball coach Haley Eckerman speaks to players on the floor from the sideline during their match up against Ball State University on Oct. 19, 2024.

Volleyball loses final two games of season at home

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Wrestling’s heavyweight continues hot start to season in loss

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 19, 2024
‘Bones’ Jones returns to action on big ticket: UFC 309 Preview

‘Bones’ Jones returns to action on big ticket: UFC 309 Preview

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 16, 2024
College Football Week 11 recap: Teams fall into place for playoff poll after big week

College Football Week 11 recap: Teams fall into place for playoff poll after big week

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 14, 2024
Junior Blake Schaeffer pulls out of the leg hold against Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024. Schaeffer went on to win this match with a 2-1 decision on his way to a third place finish in the tournament, Kent State's highest individual finish.

Shaffer, Thomas take wrestling to victory in home opener

Gage Wellman, Reporterr
November 11, 2024
Junior Kendall White sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Volleyball swept twice in final road games of season

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 10, 2024
Upsets and Drama return after the calm: College Football Week 10 Recap

Upsets and Drama return after the calm: College Football Week 10 Recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 7, 2024
Kent State University volleyball team huddle before their match against Ball State University on October 19, 2024.

Volleyball swept after close third set finish

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 6, 2024
The 'Aints come marching in: Why the New Orleans Saints haven’t 'got it going' in the post-Drew Brees era

The ‘Aints come marching in: Why the New Orleans Saints haven’t ‘got it going’ in the post-Drew Brees era

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 6, 2024
Kent State Votes' shuttle provides transportation for students to on-campus voting locations, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Shuttle up and vote: Bus transports students to polling locations

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 5, 2024
Junior Kendall White sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Ring the bell: Volleyball wins first game in 58 days

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 3, 2024
Things begin to cool off: College football week 9 recap

Things begin to cool off: College football week 9 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
November 2, 2024
The Browns compete against the Jets at the Cleveland Browns Stadium Sept. 18, 2022. The Browns had lost to the Jets 31-30.

The ballad of Jameis Winston and the Cleveland Browns

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 29, 2024
Junior Mackenzie McGuire serves the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Sweep streak starts again for volleyball against Bowling Green

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Junior Kendall White bumps the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Volleyball takes OU to four sets but drops 15th in a row

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 23, 2024
Rivalries continued and reimagined: College Football Week 8 recap

Rivalries continued and reimagined: College Football Week 8 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 22, 2024
Kent State senior, Tylee Fuller spikes the ball during their match against Ball State on October 19, 2024.

‘I think we’re getting better’: Losing streak continues for volleyball after winless weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 20, 2024
After LSU dropped its season opener to USC in Vegas, many pundits pointed toward coach Brian Kelly and wondered if the Tigers were serious contenders in a loaded SEC this year. LSU has won five in a row and sits at eighth in the new AP poll. 

No time to catch our breath: College Football Week 7 recap

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 17, 2024
The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball swept twice more en route to 1-15 record

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 13, 2024
The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball continues skid, losing streak reaches double digits

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 7, 2024
The gymnastics team celebrates at a meet during the 2024 season.

‘He brings a lot of passion’: Gymnastics’ new assistant coach looks to build on team success

Gage Wellman, Reporter
October 5, 2024
The Kent State volleyball team had a game against Eastern Michigan at the MAC at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27th.

Volleyball gets to double-digit losses after dropping back-to-back games

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 29, 2024
Kent State Women's Volleyball players take the court in the game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

6 in a row: Volleyball extends losing streak in sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 22, 2024
The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball plundered by Vikings in first home game of season

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 20, 2024
Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Volleyball continues early season slump with seventh loss in eight games

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 16, 2024
Kent State's volleyball team huddles together before their game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Volleyball’s slow start extended with two-loss weekend split

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 9, 2024
The Kent State Women's Volleyball team celebrating a point during their match against Youngstown State on Sept. 15th, 2023.

Volleyball goes winless in season-opening tournament

Gage Wellman, Reporter
September 3, 2024
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