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Kent State Soccer team huddled up before their game against Western Michigan. Oct. 5, 2024.

‘It’s time to compete’: Soccer first team out of MAC playoffs with one game to go

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 29, 2024

The Kent State soccer team lost 1-0 to Eastern Michigan for its last regular season away game. This win for the Eagles marks an undefeated season at home for them. “It just seemed like the energy...

Mikala Morris making a 2-point shot during the Kent State women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

Offense keeps rolling for women’s basketball, winning three of last four

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 29, 2024

Over the past six games against Eastern Michigan, the Kent State women’s basketball team has scored over 70 points four times.  On Wednesday, the Flashes (17-8, 12-3 MAC) notched their seventh consecutive...

Junior Jenna Batsch going for the layup against Eastern Michigan University during the women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

Career-high 20 points for Jenna Batsch leads women’s basketball past Eastern Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter January 25, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team took home a 66-57 win as it played Eastern Michigan on Wednesday.  The Flashes (12-5, 6-1) have won the last six games against EMU and 12 of the last 13 matchups.  The...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Losing streak extends to four games as volleyball eyes for final game of season

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team (6-22 overall, 2-15 Mid-American Conference) extended its losing streak to four games at Eastern Michigan (4-24, 2-14) over the weekend. The Flashes have one only one of...

Following a successful kill by sophomore outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire (11), senior Defensive Specialist Bryn Roberts (3 in white) and sophomore setter Kendall White (20) are among the teammates celebrating the point against Central Michigan on Nov. 3, 2023.

Volleyball suffers first 20-loss season in six years

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 6, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team took on Central Michigan University (14-13, 8-7) over the weekend at the M.A.C. Center, looking to avoid its first 20-loss season since 2017.  On Friday, the Flashes...

Redshirt junior quarterback Michael Alaimo throws a pass while freshman offensive lineman Andrew Page keeps Buffalo defensive lineman Daishon Folsom off his quarterback during the Kent State vs. Buffalo football game on Oct. 21, 2023.

State of the MAC: Football sits last in the East

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 28, 2023

Mid-American Conference football play has been intriguing this season, as teams are 4-17 against Power 5 opponents, and more than half are .500 or better in conference games. With conference play beginning,...

Chrishon McCray breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field Sept. 30, 2023.

Football still searching for first conference win, dropping fourth consecutive game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

For the first time all season, Kent State football did not score in the first half of a game. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., the Flashes lost 28-14 to Eastern Michigan. The team lost four consecutive...

Chrishon McCray breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to avoid four-game slide against Eastern Michigan

John Hilber, Reporter October 12, 2023

Kent State football will stay on the road for a matchup against Eastern Michigan and look to change its luck after falling into a three-game losing streak. The team’s most recent loss came against...

Women’s lacrosse ties program record with sixth win

Matthew Franos, Reporter April 14, 2023

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team won a program-most six games last year with a 6-12 record. The Flashes tied the record with a 19-9 win over Eastern Michigan and still have five games remaining.   “Jackie...

Rachel DeCavitch leads gymnastics in win over Eastern Michigan

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 26, 2023

Senior Rachel DeCavitch of the Kent State gymnastics team set a career high of 9.900 on the beam in a win over Eastern Michigan. “I feel like beam is one of my events that I struggle with,” DeCavitch...

Women’s basketball Shumate ties season-high in victory over Eastern Michigan

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 25, 2023

A 24-point second quarter moved the Kent State women’s basketball team past Eastern Michigan in a 75-67 win. Kent State won its fourth-straight game and has won eight of its last 10 games. “It...

Kent State starting five, red-shirt senior Malique Jacobs, Sincere Carry, Miryne Thomas, sophomore Cli'Ron Hornbeak and red-shirt sophomore VonCameron Davis (left to right) getting ready for the game against Eastern Michigan on February 17, 2023.

‘That’s when we’re at our best’: Men’s basketball silences Eastern Michigan offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team has allowed the fewest points (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference this season.  Friday, the KSU defense limited Eastern Michigan to its second-fewest points on...