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Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden dribbles past Youngstown State freshman forward Amara Chikwe at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [FILE]

Turnovers plague Flashes in 60-50 loss

Scott Lendak
January 17, 2018
Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Women’s basketball loses despite strong defensive performance

Scott Lendak
December 10, 2017
Kent State senior guard Naddiyah Cross drives to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Wright State takes advantage of big first quarter in win over Flashes

Scott Lendak
December 7, 2017
Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Stephens’ second half sparks Flashes’ victory in home opener

Scott Lendak
December 1, 2017
Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden dribbles past Youngstown State freshman forward Amara Chikwe at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [FILE]

Women’s basketball hopes to build off promising start

Scott Lendak
November 29, 2017
Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State women’s basketball splits final two games in Play4Kay Showcase

Scott Lendak
November 26, 2017

No. 14 Stanford women’s basketball pulls away late after Kent State keeps it close

Scott Lendak
November 24, 2017
Kent State freshman quarterback Dustin Crum breaks a tackle among Akron’s defenders Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Kent State unable to win back Wagon Wheel in 24-14 loss to rival Akron

Scott Lendak
November 22, 2017
Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State cruises to 81-60 win over Southern Louisiana

Scott Lendak
November 18, 2017
Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

FGCU explodes in first half for victory in women’s basketball

Scott Lendak
November 17, 2017
Central Michigan senior wide receiver Corey Willis runs past defenders to score a touchdown on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.

Flashes fight hard, but falter on senior night

Scott Lendak
November 14, 2017
Kent State then-sophomore forward Jordan Korinek attempts a layup against Toledo during the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball manages win despite sloppy performance

Scott Lendak
November 11, 2017
Then-sophomore point guard Alexa Golden dribbles past the Miami (OH) defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84-66.

KSU women’s basketball: A culture change in the making?

Scott Lendak
November 10, 2017

Haynes praises effort despite big loss

Scott Lendak
November 9, 2017
Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

BGSU’s offense overwhelms Kent State in road victory

Scott Lendak
November 1, 2017
Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State secures comeback in Homecoming victory against Miami (OH)

Scott Lendak
October 14, 2017

Northern Illinois overwhelms turnover-prone Kent State

Scott Lendak
October 8, 2017
From left, San Francisco 49ers' Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Kent State students respond to NFL protests

Scott Lendak
October 3, 2017
Buffalo defenders tackle Kent State quarterback George Bollas during a run in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Bulls outmatch Flashes in MAC opener

Scott Lendak
September 30, 2017

Flashes fall behind early in loss to Louisville

Scott Lendak
September 23, 2017
Kent State quarterback Nick Holley hurdles a defender during Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Flashes unable to score in defensive struggle

Scott Lendak
September 17, 2017
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 returns following prostate cancer treatment

Scott Lendak
September 11, 2017
A group of Kent players kneel and pray before the home opener against Howard on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Full recap: Kent State victorious over Howard, 38-31

Scott Lendak
September 9, 2017
Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak
September 9, 2017
Kent State cornerback Jamal Parker watches a play in the second half of the Kent State vs. Clemson game.

Flashes play host to Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak
September 7, 2017
Clemson running back Travis Etienne speeds past defenders and into the referee during the second half.

Full recap: Flashes outmatched by Tigers in opener

Scott Lendak
September 2, 2017
Kent State quarterback Nick Holley dodges a tackle in the first half of Kent State's matchup against No. 5 Clemson.

Clemson blows out Kent Sate in season opener

Scott Lendak
September 2, 2017
Kent State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell coaches in his first practice as acting head coach. 

Flashes prepare for tough contest in season opener

Scott Lendak
August 30, 2017

Flashes volleyball loses to New Mexico, bounces back against Omaha in Cyclone Invitational

Scott Lendak
August 27, 2017

Kent State football with high expectations entering season

Scott Lendak
August 11, 2017
Then-Kent State freshman wide reciever Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.

KSU football player fights for life

Scott Lendak
May 2, 2017
Kent State junior quarterback Nick Holley runs down field against Akron at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Kent State lost 31-27.

Spring practices bring changes for football

Scott Lendak
April 15, 2017

Spring practices bring changes for football team

Scott Lendak
April 10, 2017

Kent State track and field adds to the record books

Scott Lendak
April 9, 2017
Kent State redshirt senior outfielder Luke Burch attempts to bunt the ball in against Youngstown State on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Kent would go on to lose 11-6 to Youngstown. 

Flashes’ bats held in-check by Penguins

Scott Lendak
April 4, 2017
Kent State redshirt junior Robert Ziegler pitches against University of Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Kent State won 7-6.

Flashes overcome mistakes to secure victory in home opener

Scott Lendak
March 21, 2017
Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski competes on the uneven bars at a meet against West Virginia at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State lost 195.950-194.875.

Stypinski shines, but Flashes struggle in MAC Championship

Scott Lendak
March 19, 2017
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: UCLA forward TJ Leaf (22) boxes out Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) during the semifinal game of the Pac-12 Tournament between the UCLA Bruins and the Arizona Wildcats on Friday, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. 

Analyzing matchups in Kent’s first round game against UCLA

Scott Lendak
March 14, 2017

Flashes continue momentum heading into MAC Championship

Scott Lendak
March 11, 2017
Senior Milena Fabry performs on the balance beam at the woman's gymnastics meet on Jan. 20, 2017.

Kent State seniors prepare for regular season finale

Scott Lendak
March 10, 2017
Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Flashes continue hot streak in road victory

Scott Lendak
March 4, 2017

Mid-American Conference releases schedule for upcoming season

Scott Lendak
March 2, 2017
Joe Tresey

Flashes add experience to coaching staff

Scott Lendak
February 28, 2017

Baseball and softball both secure wins over weekend

Scott Lendak
February 26, 2017
Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski performs her floor routine during Kent State's "Flip for Cure" meet against Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 19. 2017. 

Stypinski, Lamano shine in Flashes’ season-best meet

Scott Lendak
February 26, 2017

Flashes fall short in Pink Meet

Scott Lendak
February 19, 2017

Flashes fall short at PINK meet

Scott Lendak
February 19, 2017
Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski competes on the uneven bars at a meet against West Virginia at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State lost 195.950-194.875.

Flashes edged out by Eastern Michigan in close matchup

Scott Lendak
February 11, 2017
Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gymnastics fall short in Beauty and the Beast event

Scott Lendak
February 5, 2017
Recruit_list

Flashes select 2017 football recruits

Scott Lendak
February 1, 2017
Then a sophomore, Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski tied a Kent State record in the uneven bars (9.950) as the Flashes came in second at the George Washington quad meet on Feb. 4, 2018. 

Stypinski transforms into elite all-around performer

Scott Lendak
January 30, 2017
Senior Milena Fabry performs on the balance beam at the woman's gymnastics meet on Jan. 20, 2017.

Gymnastics falls short on road against Northern Illinois

Scott Lendak
January 29, 2017

Gymnastics gets First Victory in Conference-Opening Meet

Scott Lendak
January 22, 2017
Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Stypinski named MAC Gymnast of the Week

Scott Lendak
January 18, 2017

Kent State Football lands three-star recruit

Scott Lendak
January 10, 2017

Flashes prepare to host annual Pink Meet

Scott Lendak
January 6, 2017
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