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Kent State Tuscarawas wins first Division-II National Championship in program history

Kent State Tuscarawas wins first Division-II National Championship in program history

Emily Lowen, Reporter December 3, 2024

After dropping the first game of pool play in the playoffs, the Kent State Tuscarawas women's volleyball team bounced back and won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division-II National...

Alisa Arthur Kent State senior and midfielder jogs to meet her team to celebrate her goal against Bowling Green. Oct. 31, 2024.

Superb seniors critical to soccer’s success

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 26, 2024

In November’s loss to Western Michigan in the Mid-American Conference semi finals matchup, many members of the Kent State soccer team laced up the cleats for the last time in their collegiate careers. Seniors...

Freshman defender Ali Weibel passes to her teammate at a game against Bowling Green Oct. 31, 2024.

MAC’s best knocks out soccer in conference semifinals

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 9, 2024

The season and its success was hard to earn for the Kent State soccer team, as the team did not clinch a spot in the MAC playoffs until the last game of the regular season in a 4-2 win against Bowling...

Members of the Kent State soccer team celebrates their win against Bowling Green Oct. 31, 2024.

Overtime buzzer beater pushes soccer through to MAC semifinals

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 7, 2024

The Kent State soccer team needed overtime to decide its Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match against Miami University (OH). The teams were knotted at 1-1 and went into a golden goal overtime where...

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Sports Department November 4, 2024

This week marks the highly anticipated start to the basketball seasons at Kent State, and everything from large crowds to highly anticipated matchups to buzzer beaters and heartbreaking losses are to be...

Members of the Kent State soccer team celebrates their win against Bowling Green Oct. 31, 2024.

Kent State claims the fourth seed in the MAC tournament on the final day after 4-2 win

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 1, 2024

The Kent State soccer team came out on top with a 4-2 win against Bowling Green, making the Flashes the fourth seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament.  BGSU will be the sixth and final seed...

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...

Kent sophomore midfielder Samantha Miller attempts to steal the ball from Ball State junior defender Acadia Murphy in the match on Sept. 22, 2024.

Soccer blanks TSDTR with help from season-high shot count

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 25, 2024

Kent State was deadlocked with rival Akron at the 52nd minute Thursday night. The tie was broken up shortly after by an unsuspecting foot.  Sophomore defenseman Ava Todd hurled in a 40-yard free kick,...

Kent State freshman midfielder Katie Henahan dribbles the ball downfield during the game against Ball State University, Sept. 22, 2024.

Attacking gameplan leads to tie for soccer against one of MAC’s best

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 19, 2024

The Kent State soccer team tallied its third tie of the season in a 2-2 game after traveling to Buffalo University to play the Bulls.  “I thought it was a great effort by the team,” coach Rob Marinaro...

Kent State Soccer team celebrating the first goal made by Jules Dolinski, Kent State Freshman and Forward, against Western Michigan. Oct. 5, 2024.

Soccer comes out on top after winless streak

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 14, 2024

After four consecutive games without a win, Kent State's soccer game came out on top Sunday afternoon after its 3-2 win against Central Michigan. KSU was able to end its losing streak with better execution...

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

Soccer has not won in four games after another MAC loss

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 12, 2024

The Kent State soccer team has lost two Mid-American Conference games in a row after its 2-1 loss against Northern Illinois Thursday in DeKalb, Ill.  In the 36th minute, the Huskies (7-4-3, 1-3-2 MAC)...

Kent State University Women's Soccer standing during the National Anthem in their match against Ball State University on September 22,2024.

Soccer can’t find advantage in 0-0 deadlock

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 1, 2024

Coming out of halftime Sunday, the Kent State soccer team saw an opportunity to score on its best chance of the night against the Ohio University Bobcats, but the shot was halted by the opposing goalie.  Sophomore...