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Kent State guard Ashley Evans deflects Walsh University’s Jalynn Graham during the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 game in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes lost the exhibition game 80-89.

KSU women’s basketball links experience with new talent

Ben Orner November 5, 2014

A new season of college hoops is finally here, and the Kent State women’s basketball team couldn’t bemore ready.“This team has been very clear that they are determined to make this season our best...

Kent State's Jenna Hellstrom gets tangled up with Toledo's Gabby Epelman while chasing after the ball during a game Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

KSU soccer eliminated from MAC Tournament by Ball State

Ben Orner November 2, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State soccer team’s season ended Sunday in a first-round Mac Tournament playoff loss to Ball State.The fifth-seeded Flashes were blanked by the fourth-seeded Cardinals, 2-0, in a disappointing...

Sophomore midfielder Abbie Lawson gets the ball from a Central Michigan player at the game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 0-1.

KSU soccer stuns Ohio, earns fifth playoff seed

Ben Orner October 30, 2014

The Kent State soccer team ended its regular season in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 overtime win over Ohio University on Thursday in Athens, Ohio.In the 10th minute of overtime in a heated matchup against...

Freshman midfielder Abbie Lawson fights for the ball against Toledo's Megan Connor to the ball during a game Friday, October 24, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Soccer looks to claim high seed for MAC Tournament

Ben Orner October 29, 2014

After clinching a playoff berth, the Kent State soccer team (9-6-3, 4-4-2 MAC) will face Ohio (6-12, 3-7 MAC) on Thursday in its last regular season game.Scouting OhioKent State is 8-12-1 all-time against...

Redshirt freshman forward/midfielder Doni Capehart controls the ball in the game against Central Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 0-1.

KSU soccer splits weekend, needs to fight for playoff spot

Ben Orner October 26, 2014

In a crucial weekend full of playoff implications for the Kent State soccer team, the Flashes are still alive — barely.With games Friday and Sunday, Kent State faced off against two of the MAC’s worst...

KSU soccer’s weekend slate includes divisional battle

Ben Orner October 8, 2014

The Kent State soccer team is currently stuck in the middle of a heated race for the Mid-American East Conference title, and the team the Flashes face is coming to Zoeller Field on Friday.Kent State (2-1-1...

Kent State University senior forward Calli Rinicella struggles against Akron's Abby Gindlesberger to gain possession of the ball in the game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. The Flashes went on to win 3-0 and kept the Zips from taking a single shot on goal for their first MAC win of the season.

Two away games for KSU soccer this weekend

Ben Orner October 1, 2014

After a successful four-game home stand, the Kent State soccer team is on the road this weekend for two conference matchups.Kent State (6-3-1) finished 2-1-1 in a home stand that started Sept. 19. The...

Forward Calli Rinicella receives a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

KSU soccer dominates Akron on Senior Day

Ben Orner September 28, 2014

Box Score — University at BuffaloBox Score — AkronThe first Wagon Wheel point of the 2014-15 Akron and Kent State rivalry goes to the Flashes.After a tough loss to Buffalo on Friday, Kent State came...

Freshman defender Jaime Eiben takes a shot at goal at the game against Eastern Kentucky University Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Ready for some ‘MACtion?’

Ben Orner September 24, 2014

After eight games of non-conference play, Kent State soccer is ready to dive into the final 11 games of the season, its conference schedule.The remaining games will be against MAC teams, which players...

Kent State's Brittany Maisano blocks the opponent from stealing the ball during a game against Oakland Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. The teams tied the game 1-1 in double overtime.

Soccer caps weekend slate with rout of EKU

Ben Orner September 21, 2014

Box Score — Oakland UniversityBox Score — Eastern Kentucky UniversitySophomore forward Jenna Hellstrom scored her first and second goals of the season Sunday, leading the Kent State soccer team to...

Senior forward Jessacca Gironda drives the ball for Kent State on Sept. 29, 2013, against Bowling Green. Gironda scored her season high of three goals, leading the Flashes to a winning score of 5-1.

There’s no place like home

Ben Orner September 17, 2014

After five games on the road, the Kent State soccer team will return home to Zoeller Field for a four-game home stand, two of which will be this Friday and Sunday against Oakland University and Eastern...

Soccer’s win streak snapped by Louisville

Ben Orner September 14, 2014

Box ScoreThe Louisville Cardinals women’s soccer team stunned Kent State on Sunday, snapping the Flashes’ three-game win streak with a surprising 3-2 overtime victory in Louisville.Coming into Sunday’s...