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Flashes fall short to reigning champs

Zach Harley February 20, 2016

The season opener for the Golden Flashes didn’t go as planned down in Myrtle Beach, as the preseason MAC champions lost to the reigning College World Series champion Virginia Cavaliers, 8-6.Virginia...

Kent State track and field team members run the 5000 meters event at the dual-open Doug Raymond Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the field house.

Kent State runs against Akron in dual track meet

Samantha Lough January 21, 2016

Kent State men's and women’s track team host rival Akron in the Akron Dual on Friday, Jan. 22 at Kent State's Field House.According to a pre-season poll from the MAC conference website, Akron's men's...

Women’s basketball continues to struggle in loss to Western Michigan

Kyle Samec January 14, 2016

Kent State (3-11, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) turnover troubles plagued the team once again Wednesday night as the Flashes surrendered the ball 21 times in a 73-53 loss to Western Michigan (10-6, 2-2...

Our View: Haynes is the right man to lead Kent State

November 29, 2015

Kent State fans were disheartened last Friday to watch the Flashes’ season sputter out in a 20-0 loss to rival Akron, capping another disappointing season in the team’s record books.The Flashes finished...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling prepares for first dual meet at Eastern Michigan

Dan Armelli November 3, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team will head into its first dual meet of the season with more of an emphasis on easing into the season.Flashes head coach Jim Andrassy said this year the team will be able to...

Wide receiver Ernest Calhoun returns a kick during the third quarter of the Kent State vs Marshall football game on Sept. 26, 2015. The Flashes lost in double overtime, 36-29.

Opinion: Flashes could be bowl eligible for first time under Paul Haynes

Stephen Means II October 27, 2015

On paper, the Kent State football team seems to be having yet another mediocre, subpar season. But, if you look closer, you see that this team isn’t nearly as bad as its record shows.In his third year...

Senior midfielder Jessica Nesbitt chases down the ball against Ohio University Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

Field hockey undefeated at home after win over OSU

Zac Sommer October 27, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team is on a five-game winning streak after its 3-1 win over Ohio State on Tuesday.“I am really happy with the performance today,” head coach Kathleen Wiler said. “It’s...

Women’s golf wins Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational

Chris Yamnitsky October 20, 2015

The Kent State women’s golf team ended its fall season on a high note with its third straight tournament win. The Flashes took first place at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational with a 5-under-par...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling holds third annual outdoor practice

Dan Armelli October 13, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its third annual outdoor practice Monday at Risman Plaza.Though the wind was blowing, the weather was near perfect for students, families and visitors to spend time watching...

Sophomore Jake Hainline is currently leading scorer for Kent State’s hockey team. Oct. 13, 2015. 

Transfer student making difference early on

Chris Yamnitsky October 13, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club started its season off strong, claiming victories in three of its first four games.  The Flashes stand as the No. 1 team in the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League. With two...

Kent State defense goes up against the Univeristy of Toledo's quaterback at the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 30-20.

Flashes lose on road to 24th-ranked Toledo

Stephen Means II October 10, 2015

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) fell to twenty-fourth-ranked Toledo (5-0, 2-4 MAC) in its first conference road game, 38-7.After starting the game on the positive end, with a fumble returned...

Men's Golf

Men’s golf claims victory at Cleveland State Invitational

Chris Yamnitsky October 6, 2015

The men’s golf team followed up a second round comeback on Oct. 5 to win the team title at the Cleveland State Invitational on Tuesday with a team score of 17-under-par.“It was really nice to watch...