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The Kent soccer team huddle during warmup before their match against Ball State University, Sept. 22, 2024.

Soccer suffers first conference loss of season in shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 27, 2024

In the last 13 minutes of the game, the Kent State Soccer team attempted back-to-back-to-back corner kicks to tie the game, after trailing for the majority of the game Thursday against Miami University.  The...

Kent State University, Sophomore, Defensive, Ava Todd blocking out Ball State University, Junior, Forward, Emily Roper in their match on September 22,2024.

Soccer knocks off Ball State with second consecutive shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 24, 2024

A strong header in the 73rd minute by senior midfielder Alisa Arthur propelled the Kent State Soccer team to a 1-0 win against Ball State Sunday. The goal was Arthur’s sixth goal of the season in...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer blasts past Rockets, breaks losing streak to open MAC play

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 21, 2024

In the team’s first conference game of the season, the Kent State soccer team was unable to pull ahead over Toledo for the first 76 minutes of play Thursday. The score was 0-0 before a ball hit the...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer competes but falls to top-25 opponent for second straight loss

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 16, 2024

For 39 minutes, the Kent State soccer team was neck and neck with the 21st team in the country while on the road Friday night. KSU’s second-half play and a couple goals allowed Kentucky to slip away...

The Kent State gymnastics team celebrates their 10th Mid-American Conference Regular Season Championship following their meet with Bowling Green on March 17, 2024. Their last championship came in 2022.

Gymnasts graduate: ‘It’s just been awesome’

Emily Lowen, Reporter May 2, 2024

Kent State's gymnastics team is saying goodbye to graduates this season. These seniors spent the entirety of their college careers at KSU.  “It's just been awesome to create relationships with the...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

‘We’ve been working for this’: Women’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 17, 2024

When the Kent State women’s basketball took the court Saturday, it had a chance to break a 22-year streak of frustration in the Mid-Amercian Conference Tournament championship game. The Flashes made...

Kent State Women's Basketball team celebrates with the crowd after winning against Ball State on March 15, 2024

Women’s basketball advances to first MAC Championship game since 2006

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 16, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball defeated Ball State 65-50 on Friday, advancing them to the championship game for the first time since 2006.  “We have 40 more minutes to play, and we have a big goal...

Graduate Student Center Mikala Morris pulls the ball away during a tie-up from Northern Illinois' Laura Nickel during their Mid-American Conference Quarterfinal game on March 13, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to MAC semifinals behind Bridget Dunn’s career day

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 14, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team lost the last two games before the start of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Wednesday, the Flashes (18-10) defeated Northern Illinois 63-60, advancing...

Guard Katie Shumate dives for the ball in the game against Ball State University on March 6, 2024.

Three-game winning streak snapped in final home game of season

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 7, 2024

Over the last three games, the Kent State women’s basketball team has limited its opponents to an average of 58 points. Wednesday, Ball State (25-4, 14-2) was the fifth Mid-American Conference opponent...

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...

Graduate student guard Abby Ogle (front middle) and her team celebrate their win against Akron by ringing the bell on Feb. 24, 2024.

Women’s basketball powers past rival, earning fourth consecutive win over Akron

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 25, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team has limited Akron to 60 points or fewer in every contest during the current four-game rivalry winning streak.  The Flashes' (16-8, 11-3 MAC) defense forced...

Sophomore Corynne Hauser on offense against two Eastern Michigan University players during the women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

‘Hopefully this stings’: Women’s basketball falls short against Ohio

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 22, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team went on an 8-0 scoring run, which was capped off by junior forward Bridget Dunn, tying the game at 77-77 with 18.8 seconds remaining. However, a foul on the...