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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

Lucky? Miracle? Phenomenon?Call it whatever you want, but after five years of losing, the Kent State women’s basketball team surprised everyone with a 19-13 record to win the Mid-American Conference...

Haynes praises effort despite big loss

Scott Lendak November 9, 2017

Western Michigan (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) is quite different from last year’s undefeated regular season team.This year, the Flashes didn’t have to prepare for Corey Davis, a receiver who...

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

Coming off a discouraging 48-3 blowout loss to Ohio, Kent State hoped to get back on track against a one-win Bowling Green team. The Flashes' efforts were unsuccessful though, as they lost to the Falcons,...

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

As the Flashes bounced around the tunnel while its introduction played on the scoreboard, the crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the team to take the field. Kent State hoped to come back after...

Northern Illinois overwhelms turnover-prone Kent State

Scott Lendak October 8, 2017

For the Kent State football team, this season has been one to forget. Injuries, coaching changes and new faces have all contributed to the lackluster start. Saturday's game against Northern Illinois was...

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

For most Americans, Sundays in fall mean one thing: football. It means they’ll get a chance to kick back, relax and cut the world off to spend their day watching their favorite team play. But for the...

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

High emotions dominated Kent State football players as they ran out of the tunnel, jumping up and down to hype up the crowd for their second home game Saturday. The Flashes began conference play at Dix...

Flashes fall behind early in loss to Louisville

Scott Lendak September 23, 2017

Just a few days after Kent State announced starting quarterback Nick Holley would be out for the season due to an injury, the Flashes headed into Louisville to take on the Cardinals. Louisville quarterback...

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

Kent State entered Saturday’s contest against Marshall with a 1-1 record and, for the first time this season, coach Paul Haynes led the Flashes on the field. Last time the Thundering Herd and Flashes...

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

The Kent State football team reunited with coach Paul Haynes after he began the season away from the team due to a medical leave of absence.“I can’t begin to thank every single person who prayed for...

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

After Kent State’s week one loss at Clemson, the Flashes were determined to play with a chip on their shoulder.The only obstacle that stood in their way was the Howard Bison, a team that perhaps pulled...

Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

The Kent State football team hosted the Howard Bison for the Flashes’ home opener at Dix Stadium.On the first possession of the game, Kent forced a three-and-out and received starting field possession...

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