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Winter break sports recap

Henry Palattella January 15, 2017

The beginning of the spring semester is the tangible embodiment of a fresh start full of new opportunities. This rings true for the mentalities of Kent State's on-campus sports teams. Some teams went into...

Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs on the beam in the tri-meet at the MAC Center on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski took three first place finishes to help Kent State defeat George Washington University and Northern Illinois University.

Stypinski wins first career all-around title at Ohio State Quad

Henry Palattella January 15, 2017

The year 2016 proved to be a momentous 12 months for Rachel Stypinski, as the junior member of Kent State's gymnastic team was named to the first-all MAC team and MAC gymnast of the year.All of these achievements...

Junior forward Jordan Korinek of the Kent State women's basketball team drives to the basket during a game on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C Center.

Kent State steps up defensively in upset of MAC favorite Ohio

Henry Palattella January 14, 2017

After the Kent State women’s basketball team's narrow 98-97 loss to Northern Illinois University on Wednesday, head coach Todd Starkey empathized how he felt that the Flashes needed to step up their...

Kent State sophomore guard Alexa Golden lays the ball in against Northern Illinois University redshirt sophomore forward Renee Sladek at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2016. Kent State blew a 10-point fourth quarter lead to lose 97-98.

Kent State drops high-scoring affair to Northern Illinois

Henry Palattella January 11, 2017

Coming into Wednesday’s game against Kent State, the Northern Illinois Huskies were averaging 90.6 points per game, which was good for the second highest total in the country.That number grew by the...

Senior forward McKenna Stephens of the Kent State women's basketball team shoots the ball during a game against Robert Morris University game at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Three Flashes record double-doubles in first conference win

Henry Palattella January 7, 2017

The Kent State women's basketball team came into its Saturday matinee against Eastern Michigan University searching for answers. The Flashes were on a four-game losing streak, with two of their losses...

Senior guard Larissa Lurken drives towards the basket during the second half against Ball State at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2016. Kent State won, 59-50.

Rough second half dooms Flashes in loss to Ball State

Henry Palattella January 5, 2017

The Kent State women’s basketball team was right where it wanted to be after 20 minutes of play in Wednesday's game against Ball State University.Senior guard Larissa Lurken made two key defensive stops...

Senior safety Nate Holley looks to the sideline for a play in the first half of the game against the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

Holley charged with felonious assault

Henry Palattella December 31, 2016

A second charge has been brought against former Kent State football player Nate Holley.The senior safety was charged with felonious assault in the Portage County Municipal Court on Friday.The charge –...

Junior forward Jordan Korinek of the Kent State women's basketball team drives to the basket during a game on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C Center.

Hudson’s big game downs Flashes

Henry Palattella December 31, 2016

The Kent State women’s basketball team had a good year in 2016. Not only did the Flashes record their first .500 month since 2012, but they also tied their win total (six games) from last year in their...

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Opinion: Encarnacion signing proves Indians are all-in

Henry Palattella December 23, 2016

On Oct. 4, I sat in my dorm room and marveled at the power of Edwin Encarnacion.Encarnacion had just hit a walk-off home run to win the American League Wild Card Game for the Toronto Blue Jays, and I was...

Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against Fort Wayne Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 66-55.

Kent State falls to Minnesota despite Carter’s career-high

Henry Palattella December 23, 2016

Kent State women’s basketball non-conference schedule came to an end Thursday night, as the Flashes (6-6) fell 92-62 to the University of Minnesota (9-4).The Flashes stumbled out of the gate against...

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Kent State football ‘great’ Luke Owens dies over weekend

Henry Palattella December 14, 2016

Kent State's Athletic Department lost a key member of its family over the weekend, as former football standout Luke Owens passed away this past weekend at the age of 83.Owens spent three years playing...

Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against Fort Wayne Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 66-55.

Poole starts, shines against Wright State

Henry Palattella December 7, 2016

Kent State freshman guard Ali Poole made the most of her first start of her collegiate career Wednesday, scoring 19 points to help lead the Flashes (4-4) to a 79-69 road victory over Wright State University...

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