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Kent State redshirt sophomore quarterback Dru DeShields scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter as graduate student and tight end, Christian Berry, 11, blocks two University of Buffalo defensive players during their game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Football shutout for first time in 2025 against Sooners

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 5, 2025

In its second consecutive game against a highly ranked, historically dominant program, the Kent State football team was swiftly defeated, losing 44-0 to the Oklahoma Sooners. This marks the end of non-conference...

Kent State running back Gavin Garcia (5) pats wide receiver Cade Wolford (21) on the chest after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Preview: Football Set to Face No. 5 Sooners in Norman

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 3, 2025

Following a lengthy break after a loss in Tallahassee, the Kent State football team will make its final trip down south this season for a matchup against the No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at 4 p.m....

Kent sophomore Adrian Sanchez and Cleary freshman Bailey Ewonus skate towards the puck in the third period on Sept. 26, 2025.

Hockey’s defense struggles in weekend sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 29, 2025

The Kent State D1 club ice hockey team was swept by the Cleary University Cougars this weekend after struggling to keep the net clean. The Flashes moved to 1-3 after splitting a pair of games against Cincinnati...

The Cleveland Guardians play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 31, 2024 in Cleveland.

Guardians clinch playoff spot after walk-off hit by pitch 

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 28, 2025

In game 162 of the 2025 season, the Cleveland Guardians walked off the Texas Rangers when Rangers LHP Robert Garcia hit Cleveland’s 1B/OF CJ Kayfus on a bases-loaded, 0-1 count with two outs left in...

Subodh Chandra is the legal counsel for both of the plaintiffs in the Ursuline High School hazing case.

Hazing, sexual assault scandal shocks Youngstown area Catholic high school

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 25, 2025

There’s nothing quite like high school football in American culture. The shaking of cowbells, the shouting of angry parents and coaches and the smells and chills of the autumn breeze — these are nostalgic...

Kent redshirt sophomore CJ Young huddles up with teammates and coach before the game against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Football leveled in Tallahassee by No. 8 Seminoles 

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 22, 2025

It’s no easy task to walk into Doak S. Campbell Stadium and walk away unscathed and victorious, even for a Power 4 team. The Kent State football team learned this the hard way on Saturday, losing 66-10.  The...

Kent State redshirt sophomore quarterback Dru DeShields scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter as graduate student and tight end, Christian Berry, 11, blocks two University of Buffalo defensive players during their game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Football overwhelmed in 66-10 loss against top-10 team

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 20, 2025

In the first of two matchups against highly-ranked blue blood opponents, the Kent State football team was absolutely trounced against No. 7 Florida State on the road by a final score of 66-10.  Following...

Kent redshirt freshman Cade Wolford, 21, and redshirt junior Hunter Hopperton, 18, celebrate touchdown made by Cade against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025. This made the score 0-14 with Kent still leading.

Preview: Football prepares for first of two games against historic opponents 

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 19, 2025

The Kent State football team is heading down to Tallahassee, Florida, for a date with the No. 7 ranked Florida State Seminoles Saturday. This will be the first of two back-to-back games for the Flashes...

Kent football team runs out with head coach, Mark Carney, before the game against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Football starts strong, falters in final moments with loss

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 14, 2025

The Kent State football team lost in a back-and-forth brawl with Mid-American Conference opponent Buffalo Bulls in a heartbreaker for the Flashes, 31-28. With the loss, the Flashes move to 1-2 (0-1) in...

Kent redshirt freshman Dru DeShields celebrates three yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Buffalo on Sept. 13, 2025. This made the score 24-28 with Kent falling back into the lead with 14:53 left on the clock.

Football drops conference opener against Buffalo

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 13, 2025

The Kent State football team lost in a back-and-forth barn burner to conference opponent Buffalo 31-28 Saturday. The Flashes went through a world of emotion in a heavyweight battle between Mid-American...

Cole Bianchin, Kent State freshman and forward, takes a shot on goal during warm ups before the game against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14th, 2024

Preview: Hockey looks to win it all in 2025-2026

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 12, 2025

The Kent State D1 Club Hockey team is set to lace up skates with sky-high expectations this season. The Flashes are coming off a second-round exit in the 2025 ACHA Playoffs after losing to John Carroll.  “I...

Kent football team runs out the tunnel before their game against Merrimack on Aug. 30, 2025.

Preview: Conference play begins as football looks to bounce back

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 11, 2025

This week marks the beginning of Mid-American Conference play for the Kent State football team (1-1, 0-0) as it takes on Buffalo (1-1, 0-0) at home Saturday at noon. This will be the first conference foe...

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