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Kent State senior forward Melvin Tabb attempts a layup during Saturdays game on November 23. The game against Niagara completed the Flashes' sweep of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. They won the game 102-97. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Men’s basketball caps weekend with win against Niagara

Tim Dorst
November 25, 2013
The Flashes exit the court after a 72-59 win over Western Carolina in the MACC Thursday night, Nov. 21, 2013. Photo by Tim Dorst.

Flashes overcome stagnant start, end with 13-point victory

Tim Dorst
November 22, 2013
Senior forward Darren Goodson scores for Kent State in the MAC Center, Sunday Nov. 17, 2013. Kent State defeated Saint Peters 75-58. Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt.

Men’s basketball begins homestand with win over St. Peter’s

Tim Dorst
November 18, 2013

Flashes fail to overcome early struggles, fall to Duquesne

Tim Dorst
November 15, 2013

Men’s Basketball comeback falls short in loss to Seton Hall

Tim Dorst
November 14, 2013
Guard Rachel Mendelsohn tries to steal the ball in the game against Walsh University in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Kent State women's basketball team loses the game to Walsh University 89-80. Photo by Yolanda Li.

Overtime shot earns women’s basketball first win

Tim Dorst
November 12, 2013
Junior guard Derek Jackson makes a shot at the game against Ohio Northern on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. The Flashes won 84-48. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Flashes defeat Temple on road for second straight win

Tim Dorst
November 12, 2013

Women’s basketball falls 89-80 in exhibition

Tim Dorst
November 7, 2013
Members of the Kent State volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point against Buffalo on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Photo by Erin McLaughlin.

Volleyball sweeps Akron Zips

Tim Dorst
November 4, 2013
Former coach Don James. Photo courtesy of MCT Campus.

Former KSU coach Don James dies

Tim Dorst
October 21, 2013

Volleyball team drops two matches at home

Tim Dorst
October 19, 2013

Golden Flashes Club breaks fundraising record

Tim Dorst
October 14, 2013
Kent State senior Aleksandra Nowak sets the ball to her teammates during a game against Bowling Green State University on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Kent State fell to the Falcons 1-3. Photo by Emily Lambillotte.

Volleyball team splits pair of conference games on Homecoming weekend

Tim Dorst
October 6, 2013

Former Cleveland Browns star fails to make roster for Oakland after summer knee surgery, free to sign with any other NFL team

Tim Dorst
August 26, 2013

Evans signs with Italian Pro Basketball Team

Tim Dorst
August 26, 2013
Photo courtesy of Bob Christy.

New coach aims to continue KSU baseball success

Tim Dorst
July 2, 2013
Kent's now former head baseball coach Scott Stricklin is interviewed after the Flashes beat Central Michigan 15-8 in the first round of the Mid American Conference tournament on May 22, 2013. Stricklin left Kent State to become the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Stricklin leaves KSU to become Georgia head coach

Tim Dorst
June 25, 2013
Junior infielder Derek Toadvine slides to second base against Central Michigan on May 22, 2013. Kent beat Central Michigan 15-8 but was eliminated from the Mid-American Conference Tournament on May 25 after falling 4-1 to Ball State. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Baseball wrap-up: Flashes fall short in MAC tournament

Tim Dorst
June 11, 2013

Flashes baseball’s tournament ends with loss to Ball State

Tim Dorst
May 25, 2013

Flashes baseball loses to Ball State, avoid elimination with win over Miami

Tim Dorst
May 24, 2013

MAC baseball tournament game postponed

Tim Dorst
May 23, 2013
Junior infielder Derek Toadvine slides to second base against Central Michigan during the first round of the Mid American Conference Championship tournament at the All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, OH on May 23; 2013. The Flashes beat Central Michigan, 15 - 8, and will face Ball State on Thursday, May 24 at 4 p.m. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent State baseball breezes past Chippewas to advance in MAC Tournament

Tim Dorst
May 22, 2013
Sophomore quarterback Brett Maxie runs away from several Gold team defenders during the annual Spring Game at Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 27. The Blue overwhelmed the Gold, defeating them 31-0 in the exhibition game. Photo by Shane Flanigan

Starters shine as Blue squad takes Spring Game

Tim Dorst
April 28, 2013
Senior quarterback David Fisher gets sacked during last year's Spring Football Game on April 21, 2012. The Gold Team defeated the Blue Team, 21-0. Photo by Rachel Kilroy.

Flashes to finish spring practices with annual Spring Game

Tim Dorst
April 25, 2013
Brian Winters holds up the Wagon Wheel with Flash, after the Kent State football team won the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge against Akron on Nov. 3, 2013. 

Excitement abounds as Winters prepares for NFL Draft

Tim Dorst
April 24, 2013
Members of the Kent State football team run across the field after winning the Homecoming game 41-42 against Western Michigan on Oct. 20, 2012. Photo by Brian Smith.

Best KSU Sports Team: Football

Tim Dorst
April 10, 2013
Kent State football players go through drills at Dix Stadium on April 8, 2013 during the forth spring practice. Photo by Brian Smith.

Football spring practice: Offensive linemen preparing to fill roster holes

Tim Dorst
April 9, 2013

Flashes football returns to the field for spring practice

Tim Dorst
April 2, 2013

Men’s basketball ends season with 73-59 loss to Loyola

Tim Dorst
March 24, 2013

Flashes prepare for Loyola Maryland in CIT second round

Tim Dorst
March 21, 2013
Junior Guard Bryson Pope dribbles around a Fairfeild defender at the College Insider Tournament on Wednesday, Mar. 20. The flashes won the game 73-71. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Men’s basketball defeats Fairfield, advance to second round of CIT

Tim Dorst
March 20, 2013
The men's basketball team watches the game from the bench as Kent State defeated Akron 68-64 on Friday, March 8, 2013 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The win snapped a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

Men’s basketball hosts Fairfield in CIT opener

Tim Dorst
March 18, 2013
Senior forward Chris Evans makes his way down the court against junior forward Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell from the Akron at the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Flashes ended a 6-game winning streak falling to the Zips 59-62. Photo by Chelsae Ketchum

Flashes basketball falls short in MAC Tournament semifinal loss to Akron

Tim Dorst
March 15, 2013

Men’s basketball advances to MAC semifinals with win over Buffalo

Tim Dorst
March 14, 2013
Assistant Coach DeAndre Haynes celebrates with the men's basketball team after their 70-68 victory over Buffalo in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 14 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The win sets up a rematch with rival Akron in the semifinals Friday. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s Basketball advances to MAC Semifinals with win over Buffalo

Tim Dorst
March 14, 2013
Junior guard Darren Goodson (right) and sophomore guard Kris Brewer (left) share a moment in the locker room after a 68-64 victory over Akron on Friday, March 8 at James A. Rhodes Arena. Goodson led the Flashes with 19 points and 8 rebounds, helping snap a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s Basketball begins final quest of conference title Thursday

Tim Dorst
March 13, 2013

Evans, Holt named to All-MAC teams

Tim Dorst
March 11, 2013

Men’s basketball ends regular season with win over Akron Zips

Tim Dorst
March 10, 2013

Flashes basketball ends regular season with win over Zips

Tim Dorst
March 9, 2013
Senior guard Randal Holt drives the ball to the hoop, running around Akron's Alex Abreu and Quincy Diggs. Holt scored a total of 27 points in an 84-75 loss to the Zips on Jan. 21, 2012. Photo by Philip Botta.

Rivalry Renewed: Flashes look for measure of redemption against Akron

Tim Dorst
March 8, 2013

Men’s basketball celebrates senior night with victory over Bowling Green

Tim Dorst
March 6, 2013
Randal Holt shoots the ball against the Bowling Green defense on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2012. The Flashes came out with a victory against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center. 92-87. Photo by EMILY MARTIN.

Men’s Basketball hosts Bowling Green on Senior Night

Tim Dorst
March 5, 2013

Football team wakes up to spring workout

Jon Jankowski
March 4, 2013

Men’s basketball routs Miami for third straight win

Tim Dorst
March 2, 2013
Senior guard Randal Holt dribbles around a defender at Wednesday's game against Buffalo University in the MACC. The flashes won 83-81 in overtime. Photo by Rachael Le Goubin.

Men’s basketball looks to continue win streak

Tim Dorst
March 1, 2013
The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates with Chris Evans after he made the winning basket in overtime against Buffalo on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The final score was 83-81. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Evans banks in game winner as men’s basketball tops Bulls in overtime

Tim Dorst
February 28, 2013
Sophomore guard Eric Gaines guards junior guard Tony Watson on Feb. 14, 2012 The Flashes defeated the Bulls 76 to 71. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Men’s basketball continues conference play with home game against Buffalo

Tim Dorst
February 27, 2013
Senior guard Randal Holt dribbles the ball on Feb. 13. Kent State won against Miami 87-70. Photo by CHLOE HACKATHORN.

Through injury and challenges, Holt makes his presence felt on the court

Tim Dorst
February 25, 2013
Junior guard Bryson Pope dribbles the ball down the court. Kent State wins over Miami University in an 88-70 Wednesday night in the M.A.C Center. Photo by YOLANDA LI.

Men’s basketball tops Loyola in final BracketBuster game

Tim Dorst
February 23, 2013
Junior Melvin Tabb passes the ball at Kent's winning game against Miami Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the M.A.C.C. Center. Photo by Yolanda Li.

Men’s basketball hits road for BracketBuster game against Loyola

Tim Dorst
February 22, 2013
Ohio's Reggie Keely narrowly wins the tip off against Kent State's Mark Henniger at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 16. The Flashes lost to The Bobcats in overtime, 78-75. (Jason E. Chow

Another heartbreaking loss for the men’s basketball against Ohio

Tim Dorst
February 18, 2013
Sophomore guard Kris Brewer dribbles the ball on Feb. 13. Kent State won against Miami 87-70. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

Men’s Basketball looking forward to rematch against Ohio

Tim Dorst
February 15, 2013
Junior forward Mark Henniger shoots the ball at Kent State's game against Miami on Feb. 13. The Flashes won with a final score of 87-70. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

Offense continues to flourish as men’s basketball defeats Redhawks

Tim Dorst
February 14, 2013
Freshman guard Kellon Thomas drives past his Central Michigan opponent during an 87-72 home victory Saturday, Feb. 9. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Flashes hope to be in full force against Miami

Tim Dorst
February 13, 2013
Junior guard Darren Goodson pulls up for a fadeaway shot during an 87-72 victory over Central Michigan Saturday, Feb. 9 at the MACC. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Evans injured as men’s basketball rout CMU 87-72

Tim Dorst
February 11, 2013

Men’s basketball win second straight home game in rout of Central Michigan

Tim Dorst
February 10, 2013
Kent State Men's Basketball forward Khaliq Spicer hangs from the rim aftering dunking during Kent State's game against Ohio University in the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 26, 2013. The Golden Flashes lost to the Bobcats, 69-68, with an intense last-second ending. Photo by Jessica Denton.

Flashes host Central Michigan in search of second straight home win

Tim Dorst
February 8, 2013
Kent State traveled to Western Michigan University Wednesday and fell to the Broncos with a final score of 82-76. Photo by Aaron Fishell for the Western Herald.

Second half dooms men’s basketball in loss to Western Michigan

Tim Dorst
February 7, 2013
SHANE FLANIGAN

Flashes looking to return to winning ways

Tim Dorst
February 6, 2013
Junior forward Mark Henniger goes for a layup during a 77-62 home victory over Eastern Michigan Saturday, Feb. 2. Kent State improved to 12-10 on the season and 3-5 in the MAC. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Holt breaks team record in win over Eastern Michigan

Tim Dorst
February 4, 2013

Black History Month matters to men’s basketball

Tim Dorst
February 1, 2013
Northern Illinois sophomore Abdel Nader dribbles the ball during the game against Kent State on Wednesday night. The Flashes lost with a final score of 67-65. Photo courtesy of Amy Chow of the Northern Star.

Last-second jumper downs men’s basketball

Tim Dorst
January 31, 2013
Kent State Men's Basketball forward Khaliq Spicer hangs from the rim aftering dunking during Saturday night's game against Ohio University in the MAC Center. The Golden Flashes lost to the Bobcats, 69-69, in an intense last-second game.. Photo by Jessica Denton.

Flashes look to move past recent losses

Tim Dorst
January 30, 2013
Ohio University wins the Golden Flashes in a 69-68 on Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center. Photo by YOLANDA LI

Men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking loss to Ohio Bobcats

Tim Dorst
January 28, 2013
Photo by Steven Echard.

Men’s basketball hoping for better outing against Ohio

Tim Dorst
January 25, 2013
Photo by Steven Echard.

Men’s basketball’s offense stalls in loss of Bowling Green

Tim Dorst
January 24, 2013
Akron's Alex Abreu, junior guard, dunks on Kent State during the Kent-Akron game on Jan. 20. Akron won 71-67. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Flashes head to Bowling Green for mid-week matchup

Tim Dorst
January 23, 2013
Sophomore forward Mark Henniger grabs for a jump ball at the beginning of the Akron game in the MAC center on Jan. 19. Kent State was defeated by Akron 71-67 during the televised Wagon Wheel game. Photo by STACY GRAHAM.

Kent State men’s basketball falls short against Akron

Tim Dorst
January 22, 2013

Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Akron

Tim Dorst
January 19, 2013
Kent Senior Guard Randal Holt makes a jump shot at Buffalo on Jan. 16. Kent State won that game against Buffalo 80-68. Photo courtesy Nick Fischetti of The Spectrum.

Holt, Evans lead way for Flashes over Buffalo

Tim Dorst
January 17, 2013
Senior runningback Dri Archer walks off the field after Kent's 17-13 loss to Arkansas State on Jan. 6, 2013.. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent State’s Dri Archer to return for senior season

Tim Dorst
January 14, 2013

Flashes basketball withstands late rally for first MAC win

Tim Dorst
January 13, 2013

Flashes look for first bowl win in team history

Tim Dorst
January 4, 2013
Senior quarterback Spencer Keith throws the ball before being tackled by the linemen of Northern Illinois University during the MAC Championship game held in Detroit Michigan, Friday, November 30. Photo by PHILIP BOTTA.

Flashes begin preparation for GoDaddy.com Bowl

Tim Dorst
December 7, 2012
Photo by Brian Smith.

Hazell to coach Flashes in Bowl Game

Tim Dorst
December 6, 2012

Players Reaction on Hazell Accepting Purdue Job

Jon Jankowski
December 5, 2012
Junior Defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix sacks Ohio's quarterback Tyler Tettleton during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats on Nov. 23, 2012. The Flashes will face Northern Illinois for the Mid American Conference championship game in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Photo by MATT HAFLEY.

Kent State football faces Northern Illinois in MAC Championship game

Tim Dorst
November 30, 2012
Graphic by Karen Holcomb

Let’s go bowling

Tim Dorst
November 28, 2012
Kent State linebacker C.J. Malauulu is about to tackle a Ball State player at the Sept. 29 game at Dix Stadium. Photo by Brian Smith.

Malauulu named Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst
November 27, 2012
Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes finish regular season with perfect MAC record

Tim Dorst
November 25, 2012
Junior defensive lineman Richard Gray runs dun Ohio's Tyler Tettleton for a sack and loss of 9 yards during Kent's 28-6 win over the Bobcats at Dix Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Defense leads Flashes football to win over Ohio

Tim Dorst
November 23, 2012
Anthony Melchiori

Archer, Melchiori earn MAC weekly honors

Tim Dorst
November 20, 2012

Hazell, Archer and Terhune preview game vs Ohio

Jon Jankowski
November 19, 2012
Kent Running back Trayion Durhamis taken down by the Rutgers defense at High Point Solutions stadium on Oct. 27. The Flashes defeated the Scarlet Knights at their homecoming game, 35-23.. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Flashes football looks to clinch division title against Bowling Green

Tim Dorst
November 16, 2012

Flashes Football Prepares for Game vs BGSU

Jon Jankowski
November 13, 2012

Senderoff Ready for Temple on Tuesday

Jon Jankowski
November 13, 2012

Flashes ranked No. 25 in AP Poll

Tim Dorst
November 13, 2012
Kent State freshman running back Julian Durden runs the ball past Miami University senior linebacker Pat Hinkel in a game Miami at Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH, on Saturday, Nov 10. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Kent State runs past Miami 48-32

Tim Dorst
November 10, 2012
Spencer Keith, senior quarterback, scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the rivalry game against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes beat the Zips 35-24. Photo by NANCY URCHAK.

Flashes football prepares for road challenge against Redhawks

Tim Dorst
November 9, 2012
Ball State's Horactio Banks is tackled by junior defensive lineman Roosevelt Nix (#5) at Dix Stadium on Sept. 29. Nix was named MAC defensive player of the week on Nov. 5, 2012. Photo by Brian Smith.

Nix earns Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst
November 6, 2012

Kent State wins Wagon Wheel game for third straight year

Tim Dorst
November 5, 2012
University of Buffalo wrestler John Northrup and Kent State wrestler Casey Newburg get ready to grapple at the 2012 Buffalo Brawl Invitational tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2012. Photo by Nick Fischetti.

Wrestling finishes 2nd at Buffalo Invitational

Tim Dorst
November 5, 2012
Kent State offensive lineman Brian Winters holds up the Wagon Wheel with Flash, after the Kent State football team won the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes won the game against the Zips 35-24. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Flashes rally to 35-24 win over Akron

Tim Dorst
November 2, 2012
The Flashes carry the Wagon Wheel back into the visitors locker room at Infocision Stadium in Akron after beating the Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Nov. 12. Photo by MATT HAFLEY.

Flashes football looks for third straight Wagon Wheel victory

Tim Dorst
November 1, 2012
Freddy Cortez kicks against Ball State at Dix stadium on Sept. 29. The Flashes won the game 45-43. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Cortez kicking his way into KSU record books

Tim Dorst
November 1, 2012
Senior linebacker Luke Batton (30) stops Ball State's ball runner during Kent's 45-43 win over the Cardinals on September 29. Batton was named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week on October 29.. Photo by Brian Smith.

Batton named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

Tim Dorst
October 28, 2012

Flashes football upsets Rutgers 35-23

Tim Dorst
October 27, 2012
Sidney Sauter recovers a fumbled ball from Rutgers on Oct. 29 in Piscataway, NJ. Kent State upset the Rutgers homecoming game 35-23. Photo by Brian Smith.

Flashes upset No. 15 Rutgers 35-23

Tim Dorst
October 27, 2012

Archer’s Top 5 Plays of the Season

Jon Jankowski
October 24, 2012
Senior running back Dri Archer defends the ball from a Western Michigan player during the first half of Saturday's Homecoming game. The Flashes triumphed 41-24. Photo by HANNAH POTES.

Flashes football look for sixth straight win against unbeaten Rutgers

Tim Dorst
October 24, 2012
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