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Redshirt senior Megan Carter (31) is guarded by an opposing team member during first half action on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Women’s basketball snaps three game win streak against Buffalo

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 25, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball gained the lead with 9:29 left in the second quarter and kept it until 8:12 left in the fourth quarter. The Flashes slowly watched their lead diminish against the University...

Senior Myla King spikes off a set from freshman setter junior Natalie Talaga on Thursday Oct. 5, 2017. 

Flashes volleyball season preview: Hopeful for historic season

Nick Pedone August 24, 2019

With the season just around the corner, there is one common goal amongst Kent State’s women’s volleyball team: winning the Mid-American Conference Championship.The Flashes will return five upperclassmen,...

Williams runs offense in Avery’s absence; Flashes avenge worst loss this season

Ian Kreider February 17, 2019

Junior guard Antonio Williams found himself in an unfamiliar position: He was the starting point guard for almost 40 minutes in Kent State’s game against Eastern Michigan Saturday.The change was due...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

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 players battle for the ball after a corner kick during a game against EMU on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

Ernst’s first career goal leads Flashes to conference win

Henry Palattella September 24, 2017

Coming into Sunday's matchup against Eastern Michigan, Kent State midfielder Rachel Ernst had yet to score at the collegiate level. That all changed Sunday, as the freshman netted her first career goal...

Redshirt sophomore forward McKenna Stephens reaches to make a basket in a basketball game against the Miami University Redhawks in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The Flashes beat the Redhawks 59-53 in the last home game of the season.

Women’s Basketball season ends after first round loss

Eric Pitcher March 7, 2016

Kent State (6-23, 3-15 Mid-American Conference) ended their season with a tournament loss to the Western Michigan Eagles (20-10, 10-8 MAC) by a score of 73-60. It is the Eagles 11th straight win over the...

Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day two: Mike DePalma wins MAC Title

Dan Armelli March 6, 2016

One day after upsetting University of Missouri's top-seed No. 4 Lavion Mayes, Kent State’s fifth-year senior Mike DePalma did it again, this time to extend the Flashes’ streak to 11-straight years...

Spectators fill the stands of the M.A.C. Center at the Flip for the Cure gymnastics meet on Friday, March 4, 2016 

Gymnastics earns regular season title

Elise Kogelnik March 4, 2016

Kent State sophomore Rachel Stypinski rang the victory bell Friday night signifying an undefeated season for the university's gymnastics team in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes endured a few falls...

Kent State redshirt junior Jimmy Hall gathers for the layup against Eastern Michigan defenders on Jan. 26, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 73-58.

Basketball remains top of conference

Zac Sommer January 26, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team (15-5,6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won its last five games following a 73-58 win over Eastern Michigan University (10-10,2-5 MAC) Tuesday night.“Good win for...

Hockey faces tough opponent Eastern Michigan

Chris Yamnitsky September 30, 2015

A tough test lies ahead for the Kent State men’s hockey club Oct. 3 as they face-off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles for its season opening weekend.“They’re gonna bring a real physical game this...

Kent State University sophomore Luke Burch gets a hit during Kent State’s 8-6 victory over Eastern Michigan University and Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, March 29, 2015. The Flashes won 2 of 3 games in the series to improve their record to 12-11 overall.

Flashes take series over conference foe Eastern Michigan

Andrew Bugel March 29, 2015

Kent State (12-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) took on Eastern Michigan for a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, and they were able to come away with a series win in their second home series of...