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Kent field hockey players huddle for a pregame talk before the start of their game against Miami of OH on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Field hockey snaps 7-game losing streak in OT win

Lexie Blatnik, Reporter October 2, 2025

The theme of the weekend was birds, as the Kent State Flashes field hockey team fell to the Miami RedHawks in a blowout and defeated the Ball State Cardinals in an overtime win. Friday against Miami On...

Kent State soccer team cheers together before the start of their game against YSU on Thursday Aug, 28, 2025. They would go on to win the game five to one.

Soccer bounces back to end road trip on high note

Emily Bezjak, Reporter September 22, 2025

The Kent State soccer team utilized a strong defensive effort to shut out and defeat Ball State 1-0 Sunday to mark the team’s first Mid-American Conference victory.  This was KSU's first win after...

Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak continues for softball in MAC sweep

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 10, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak after an 0-3 weekend against Ball State.  “I really feel like our pitchers need to help our hitters,” coach Jessica O’Donnell said. “I...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, and junior Dionna Gray, 21, high five each other after Babbitt scores a three pointer in the second quarter of the game against Miami OH in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals after knocking out Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter March 13, 2025

In the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State women’s basketball team utilized a stingy and aggressive defensive effort to overcome Miami (OH) 68-61 Wednesday. Coming...

Kent senior Brynne Tsipis performs her bar routine in the meet against Central Michigan on Feb. 23, 2025. She later received a score of 9.800.

Gymnastics secures MAC title on senior day with season-high team score

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter March 11, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team secured the outright Mid-American Conference regular season title Sunday, defeating Ball State at a home meet. The Flashes recorded a season-high team score of 196.400...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

‘The biggest win of the season’: Women’s basketball takes down Ball State on the road

John Engoglia, Reporter February 23, 2025

In a defensive slugfest, the Kent State women’s basketball team left Muncie, Ind., victorious after a 60-54 win over top-seeded Ball State Saturday.  After a series of disappointing and close losses...

Kent State University senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbling the ball going through a block by Ball State senior Lachelle Austin in their match against Ball State University, Jan. 15, 2025.

Comeback falls short for women’s basketball in loss to Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter January 16, 2025

Turnovers and self-inflicted wounds doomed the Kent State women's basketball team in a 66-57 home loss to Ball State Wednesday.  The Cardinals are the top-seeded team in the Mid-American Conference,...

Freshman forward Delfina Larripa (28) chases the action down the pitch at the field hockey game against Penn State Sept. 13, 2024.

Keep it moving: Field hockey advances to MAC semifinals after overtime thriller

John Hilber, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

Regulation was not enough time to decide the Mid-American Conference quarterfinals field hockey match between Kent State and Ball State Wednesday. Both teams had issues gaining traction offensively,...

Before tipoff, the student section lights up the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center with their cellphones and pass the giant banner welcoming the basketball team before the Akron game on Jan. 19, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball MAC Tournament

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 12, 2024

As is true for the men, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament is the only way for a MAC women’s team to punch its ticket to March Madness. The Toledo Basketball program completed the regular...

Guard Katie Shumate dives for the ball in the game against Ball State University on March 6, 2024.

Three-game winning streak snapped in final home game of season

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 7, 2024

Over the last three games, the Kent State women’s basketball team has limited its opponents to an average of 58 points. Wednesday, Ball State (25-4, 14-2) was the fifth Mid-American Conference opponent...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the women's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

MAC leader ends three-game winning streak for women’s basketball

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 1, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team traveled to Muncie, Indiana, taking on Mid-American Conference leader Ball State. After implementing its first change in the starting lineup due to injury, KSU...

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