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The ball hits the net after Kent State attempted to score during a game against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Volleyball drops MAC opener to Akron

Henry Palattella September 22, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team's matchup against Akron Friday could have served as a new beginning for the Flashes, as it marked the start of conference play.Instead, it was a brutal reminder of how the...

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley dodges a tackle in the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Kent State quarterback Nick Holley out for year

Henry Palattella September 19, 2017

During Kent State football coach Paul Hayne's press conference on Monday, he preached that while his team was banged up, they had a "next man up" attitude for the Flashes' upcoming matchup against Louisville. That...

A Kent State helmet sits on the sideline adorned with a sticker for Tyler Heintz, a freshman lineman who passed away this summer during the team's conditioning. 

Coroner’s report shows Heintz died of natural causes

Henry Palattella September 18, 2017

The cause of death for freshman Kent State football player, Tyler Heintz, has been ruled a natural death by the Portage County Coroner, Dean DePerro.Heintz collapsed during one of the team’s practices...

Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Fired strength coach lacked proper certification; job application says otherwise

Henry Palattella September 6, 2017

Ross Bowsher, the former Kent State football strength and conditioning coach supervising the June 13 practice where football player Tyler Heintz died, said on his job application in 2015 he was nationally...

Kent State midfielder Silvia Figa Malgosa hits the ball down the field on Oct. 30, 2016. Kent State beat Saint Francis 2-0.

Field hockey upsets No. 23 Ohio State on Delpech’s late goal

Henry Palattella September 5, 2017

Kent State field hockey (2-3) snuck past No. 23 Ohio State (2-1) on senior Ines Delpech’s goal in the 63rd minute.In total, the Flashes only recorded three shots in the whole contest, with Delpech’s...

Seniors Katarina Kojic and Drew Norberg block a hit by RMU at the M.A.C. Center on Sept. 6, 2016.

Volleyball swept over weekend at Cardinal Classic

Henry Palattella September 3, 2017

The early season struggles of Kent State's volleyball team continued this weekend, as the Flashes (1-5) were swept in the three games they played in the Cardinal Classic at the University of Louisville."It...

Field Hockey records first win of the year over weekend

Henry Palattella September 3, 2017

The Kent State field hockey team recorded their first win of the year Saturday when they beat St. Francis University (2-2) by a final score of 1-0, before falling to Louisville (3-1) Sunday.The Flashes'...

Senior forward Jenna Hellstrom battles for possession of the ball in the MAC Championship game against Northern Illinois University on Nov. 6, 2016.

Soccer secures weekend split in FGCU tournament

Henry Palattella September 3, 2017

Kent State women's soccer took a weekend trip to the sunshine state, which proved to be somewhat fruitful.The Flashes (2-3) beat Florida Atlantic (3-3) 1-0 Sunday after falling to Florida Gulf Coast (4-1)...

Clemson players surround Kent State quarterback Nick Holley during the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Kent State vs. Clemson: Live tracker

Henry Palattella September 2, 2017

Kent State opens their season this afternoon against the Clemson Tigers, defending national champions. The game will serve as a proving ground for the Flashes, who hope to find some momentum to carry into...

Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Flashes lost 48-0.

Haynes temporarily steps down as head football coach

Henry Palattella August 27, 2017

Paul Haynes has stepped down from his position as Kent State head football coach for "two to three weeks," the university announced in a press release Sunday night. The university announced the change...

Field hockey drops weekend contests to Rutgers and Monmouth

Henry Palattella August 27, 2017

The Kent State field hockey season began this past weekend with losses to both Rutgers (2-0) and Monmouth (2-0).The Flashes (0-2) gave up their season opener to the Scarlet Knights with a final score of...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman tears ACL, out for year

Henry Palattella August 27, 2017

Julian Edelman, New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State quarterback, suffered a non-contact leg injury during New England's preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, which resulted...

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