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Miller wins title at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

Dan Armelli December 6, 2015

At the toughest tournament of the season for the Kent State wrestling team, three Kent players were able to place at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational. The highlight of the weekend...

Three Flashes take home titles at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli November 22, 2015

There has been a tendency in the NBA to gather three superstars on one team and throw out the label “Big Three” (see the 2008 Boston Celtics and 2012 Miami Heat). But perhaps this theory has made...

Wrestling faces biggest challenge at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli November 17, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team has rolled its way to a 4-1 record, not including its five-pin exhibition win against Akron in the Ohio Duals.The Flashes’ early season schedule has been lighter than in...

Stephen A. Smith. Photo courtesy of twitter.

Stephen A. Smith to discuss adversity Monday

Dan Armelli November 15, 2015

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith will be the Center for Student Involvement’s last speaker in its 2015 Leadership Speaker Series. The columnist will speak at 7 p.m. Monday in the Kiva. Smith’s discussion...

Wrestling rolls in Ohio Duals

Dan Armelli November 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team handled every team (and club) in its path Saturday at the Ohio Duals. “I think if everything’s going well individually, a win will take care of itself,” said coach...

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Mike DePalma

Dan Armelli November 13, 2015

Fifth-year senior 149-pounder Mike DePalma’s 3-0 performance at the Eastern Michigan duals last weekend earned him MAC Wrestler of the Week honors. It’s the first time he’s won the award.DePalma...

Wrestling starts season 2-1 at EMU

Dan Armelli November 8, 2015

Kent State's wrestling team rolled past its first two opponents Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Duals, but lost to Rider University in its final dual of the day.The Flashes finished with a 33-3 win over...

Nate Manley / The Kent Stater Sophomore forward, Karli Paracca, races a Miami defender down field on Sunday Nov. 1, 2015. The Flashes lost to Miami in penalty kicks. 

Soccer’s season ends on penalty kicks

Dan Armelli November 1, 2015

In the last game of the season, Kent State's soccer team was unable to claim a victory over Miami (Ohio) University, losing 5-3.RedHawks junior goalkeeper Vic Maniaci, who led the MAC in goal against...

Karli Paracca, sophomore, controls the ball in the game against the Akron Zips at Cub Cadet Field on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.

Kent State soccer splits last road weekend

Dan Armelli October 25, 2015

The Kent State women’s soccer team felt how tough it is to face two teams late in the season, vying for conference points.The Flashes came out on both sides of the results: a win at Central Michigan...

Kent State’s Mack McGuire tries to escape the hold of Northern Illinois’ Jordan Northrup during their meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

Wrestling hosts intrasquad preseason match

Dan Armelli October 25, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its intra-squad wrestle-offs Saturday at the MACC Annex gym. The event featured 15 matches in eight different weight classes.Head coach Jim Andrassy said there were multiple...

Mack McGuire tries to escape the hold of Northern Illinois’ Jordan Northrup during their meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

Kent State looking for breakout season with mix of older and younger wrestlers

Dan Armelli October 20, 2015

From 2005 to 2013, the Kent State wrestling team had eight consecutive years of either going undefeated or having one loss in the Mid-American Conference.Things changed when Missouri, Northern Iowa, and...

Kent State soccer sweeps weekend against BG, EMU

Dan Armelli October 18, 2015

After being shut out last weekend, the Kent State women’s soccer team put up a combined seven points in wins against Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan. The Flashes improved to 9-5-2 overall and 5-3...