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Sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence goes for the net during a game against Toledo in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. The Flashes beat the Rockets, 67-60.

Most successful Kent State teams throughout the past 15 years

Shayla Pierce August 28, 2015

Men’s Basketball: The Kent State basketball team recorded six conference championships and four conference tournament championships within the last 15 years. In 2002, the team, a No. 10 seed, made it...

Pitcher Nick Jensen-Clagg throws the ball during a game against Rider University at Schoonover Stadium on Friday, March 13, 2015.

Kent State baseball wins weekend series over Buffalo

Andrew Bugel May 6, 2015

The bats came alive in game two and three of last weekend's three-game series for the Kent State baseball team (26-19, 13-8 Mid-American Conference) against the University at Buffalo.After a rough game...

Catcher Tim DalPorto gets a hit during Kent States 5-4 win over Oakland University at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The Flashes lost the second game against Oakland, 4-3, dropping their record to 24-18 overall.

Kent State splits series doubleheaders against Oakland University

Andrew Bugel April 29, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (24-18, 11-7 Mid-American Conference) played a special doubleheader versus Oakland University on Tuesday, as the games were shortened to seven innings apiece and were free...

Freshman Luca Fuscardo at bat during the game against Ball State on Saturday April 11, 2015. Kent State lost to Ball State 4-2.

Kent State baseball edges Miami in weekend road series

Andrew Bugel April 26, 2015

The Kent State baseball team won the first two games of its series against Miami over the weekend before dropping the final game in a pitcher’s duel.Game 1: Kent State 4, Miami 3The Flashes got right...

Sophomore infielder Conner Simonetti high-fives his teammates after hitting a 2-run homer to right center during Kent State’s game against Penn State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Following SImonetti’s at bat, sophomore Curtis Olvey hit another homerun, but The flashes ended up losing to the lions 15-5.

Kent State drops weekday home game versus Penn State

Andrew Bugel April 22, 2015

In possibly the worst defensive performance of the year, the Flashes were demolished by Penn State on Tuesday evening, 15-5.The team committed three errors on defense and only managed six hits in the loss.Senior...

Senior Josh Pierce pitches the ball during a game against Ball State on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Baseball struggles, wins one of three against Ohio

Andrew Bugel April 19, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (21-15, 9-6 Mid-American Conference) didn’t get off to a good start against Ohio University this weekend. After a heart-breaking loss in game one, the bats didn’t show...

Outfielder Luke Burch sprints to home plate to score the first run during a game against Rider University at Schoonover Stadium on Friday, March 13, 2015. Kent State won 13-5.

Offense sputters in two-game weekday stretch

Andrew Bugel April 15, 2015

Kent State’s baseball team (20-13, 8-4 Mid-American Conference) only managed six hits and one run over the course of two days, winning one game and losing the other this week.Pitching was the name of...

Kent State keeps hot streak alive against MAC opponent

Andrew Bugel April 12, 2015

Kent State (19-12, 8-4) took two out of three games against Mid-American Conference foe Ball State this weekend during the season’s second home stand.The Flashes kept momentum by winning the series,...

Kent State, Ohio State baseball game cancelled due to lighting

Andrew Bugel April 9, 2015

Wednesday night’s baseball game between Kent State and Ohio State was cancelled due to a bad lightning storm that moved into the Columbus area Wednesday night.The game only made it through the fourth...

Pitcher Nick Jensen-Clagg throws the ball during a game against Rider University at Schoonover Stadium on Friday, March 13, 2015.

Flashes baseball sweeps conference foe Northern Illinois

Andrew Bugel April 6, 2015

Friday, April 3: Kent State 16, Northern Illinois 4Kent State scored early and often against Northern Illinois on Friday in the opening game of the series, winning 16-4. The Flashes managed 18 hits during...

Kent State junior Zarely Zalewski hits a ball foul, but scores two runs later during Kent State's 12-6 win over Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. With this week's wins, Kent improves its record to 14-11 as they head into a weekend of games on the road.

Baseball regains footing on offense, secures two wins

Jimmy Miller April 1, 2015

After a week when a stagnant offense plagued the Flashes, Kent State baseball regained some savvy at the plate—and earned a pair of wins in the process.Kent State (14-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference)...

Kent State University sophomore Luke Burch gets a hit during Kent State’s 8-6 victory over Eastern Michigan University and Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes won 2 of 3 games in the series to improve their record to 12-11 overall.

Flashes take series over conference foe Eastern Michigan

Andrew Bugel March 29, 2015

Kent State (12-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) took on Eastern Michigan for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, and they were able to come away with a series win in their second home series of...