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Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats tries to win the ball away from Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 19, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Kent State soccer struggles in conference opener

Gina Butkovich September 23, 2018

The Kent State soccer team (4-5-1) had a tough weekend, dropping both of its conference-opening matchups despite having plenty of opportunities.Eastern Michigan 2, Kent State 0Kent State kicked off Mid-American...

Kent State freshman Clara Rodriguez Seto looks for a pass in the game against Miami University (OH) Sept. 29, 2017. Miami won 1-0.

Harper, Apelt lead field hockey to win over CMU

Henry Palattella October 14, 2017

The Kent State field hockey team's quest toward another Mid-American Conference title took a step in the right direction Friday, as the Flashes (6-9, 3-1 MAC) blew out Central Michigan (0-15, 0-4 MAC),...

Kent State senior Challen Geraghty cheers with teammates after scoring against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The Flashes fell to Akron, 3-1.

Volleyball beats Ohio, Central Michigan for first conference wins

Henry Palattella October 8, 2017

Coming into their two conference games this weekend, the Kent State volleyball team was 0-4 in the conference and riding a three-game losing streak overall.The Flashes (4-13, 2-4 Mid-American Conference)...

Freshman forward Isabelle Mihail races Central Michigan defender Ally Viazanko for the ball during a game on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Second half comeback propels women’s soccer to MAC opener win

Cameron Hoover September 23, 2017

Sierra Henderson-Muschett is used to making sure goals don’t cross the goal line.Usually, she is doing things that don’t show up on the statistics sheet after the matchup is over: blocking opponents’...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Flashes contain Keene in win

Henry Palattella March 6, 2017

Kent State’s Monday night first round matchup against Central Michigan started much like the Flashes' Jan. 28 matchup with the Chippewas ended — with junior Marcus Keene taking over.Keene ended the...

Flashes prepare to host annual Pink Meet

Scott Lendak January 6, 2017

When Kent State gymnastics takes the floor on Sunday, senior Jordan Hardison won’t recognize her father for his gold overalls and blue hair, but for his fight against cancer.Since 2008, the gymnastics...

Kent State gymnastics stays focused, wins on the road

Elise Kogelnik February 29, 2016

Music from Central Michigan University’s floor exercise routines filled McGuirk Arena Sunday, but the Kent State University gymnastics team only heard encouragement from its fans.The Flashes kept their...

Kent State gymnastics to host Bowling Green

Elise Kogelnik February 20, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team (5-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) will take on Bowling Green State University (4-7, 0-2 MAC) at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes last competed Feb. 14 in...

Redshirt freshman Kyle Conel wrestles Jackson Lewis of CMU in the MACC on Sunday Feb. 14. Conel won 6-3. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Wrestling showcases depth as postseason approaches

Dan Armelli February 16, 2016

With the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament looming in March, the Kent State wrestling team is coming off arguably its most important contests of the year.Even with two of the current three NCAA...

The Kent State wrestling team jogs at the start of practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The Flashes will take on Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016.

Tough decisions to be made as wrestling winds down its season

Dan Armelli February 9, 2016

With the help of a seven-match winning streak, the Kent State wrestling team is ahead of where it was last year after a 4-4 Mid-American Conference record. This year they’ve bounced back with a 6-1...

Senior running back Trayion Durham leaps over a CMU defender during a game versus Central Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

Flashes comeback comes up short, lose to CMU 27-13

Stephen Means November 18, 2015

Kent State (3-8, 2-5 Mid-American Conference) could not overcome a 17-0 deficit in the first quarter, falling to Central Michigan (6-5, 5-2 MAC), 27-13.The Flashes fought back in the second quarter to...

The Kent State Women's Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby to extend winning streak to 3

Kyle Samec October 14, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club team has momentum going into Saturday’s match against Central Michigan University following a bye week.During this time the team had to learn some new phases of rugby...