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Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to go up for a layup as Western Michigan junior Chansey Willis Jr., 2,  blocks the shot during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball wins fourth straight MAC tournament quarterfinal

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team advanced to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals with its win over the Western Michigan Broncos (12-20, 9-9) Thursday. The win also secured a 2-1...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball survives Broncos’ comeback attempt to advance to MAC Tournament semifinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 13, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team began its quest for a Mid-American Conference championship with a quarterfinal matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (12-19, 9-9). After a slow start, the...

Kent State's lacrosse team celebrates their second goal scored by junior Emily Bond in the third quarter of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Losing streak hits three games for lacrosse, team falls to 2-4

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 4, 2025

After losing to Cincinnati at home Feb. 23, the Kent State lacrosse team suffered another pair of losses, dropping its record to 2-4 amid a three-game losing streak.  The Flashes played at Bucknell...

Kent State's lacrosse team celebrates their second goal scored by junior Emily Bond in the third quarter of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Lacrosse hits the road after splitting weekend homestand

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 25, 2025

After alternating wins and losses through the first four games of the season, the Kent State women’s lacrosse team will once again look to pull themselves to above .500 when it takes on Bucknell Wednesday.  The...

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State's National Championship win

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State’s National Championship win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter January 25, 2025

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has been criticized since a week two loss against Oregon back in 2021. Things did not get any better for him when Ohio State lost to Michigan for the first time in a...

Here is The Kent Stater sports department's predictions for the NFL Playoffs

Here is The Kent Stater sports department’s predictions for the NFL Playoffs

The Kent Stater Sports Department January 11, 2025

If there’s one thing this season of NFL Football hasn’t been, it’s predictable.  Teams like the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have catapulted themselves from...

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter December 4, 2024

Year three of the Kenni Burns era has begun with 23 commits and 156.15 points, which is good enough for fourth in the Mid-American Conference, according to 247Sports. The average point value for each recruit...

Wide receiver Chrishon McCray (2) tries to avoid getting tackled by Ball State players at the football game Oct. 12, 2024.

Transfer portal hits football hard with seven departures

Demetri Manousos, Reporter December 2, 2024

It has not taken long for multiple impact players on the Kent State football team to hit the transfer portal in search of greener grass. After the program’s first 0-12 season in history, the 2025 campaign...

Kent State Football team celebrating touchdown by Luke Floriea in the first quarter against Akron Nov. 19, 2024.

Football makes history in Buffalo, 0-12 for first time in program history

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 28, 2024

A season to forget for the Kent State football team came to a conclusion against Buffalo (8-4, 6-2) with a 43-7 road loss, solidifying the program’s first 0-12 season in history and extending its losing...

CJ Young a Kent State sophomore and safety preparing for the play to begin in the second quarter against Akron. Nov. 19, 2024.

Football completes first 0-12 season in program history

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 26, 2024

The Kent State football team has tied a program record of 21 consecutive losses after losing to Buffalo (8-4, 6-2) 43-7 in the final game of the season Tuesday. The Flashes’ offense gained just 208...

Kent State Seniors huddled up before they play against their rivals Akron. Nov 19, 2024.

Preview: Can football avoid its first 0-12 season in program history?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 25, 2024

For the 20th time in a row, the Kent State football team lost when it played the Akron Zips (3-8, 2-5) last week on senior night, losing 38-17. The loss clinched last place in the Mid-American Conference...

Kent State Football team celebrating touchdown by Luke Floriea in the first quarter against Akron Nov. 19, 2024.

Football comes up empty on Senior Night, loses second straight to Akron

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 21, 2024

The Kent State football team came out swinging in Tuesday's match again rival Akron, scoring three plays into the game to go up 7-0. But then, the team was outscored 38-3 over the next 39 minutes. Ultimately,...

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