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Sophomore forward Madison Thompson races toward the ball during the MAC championship game against Ohio University Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Kent State won, 2-0.

Flashes best Bobcats, clinch MAC Championship crown

Alex Klukaszewski November 8, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team hosted the Mid-American Conference finals Saturday at Murphy-Mellis Field, besting the Ohio University Bobcats, 2-0, and winning the MAC Conference title.“It...

Kent State guard Ashley Evans deflects Walsh University’s Jalynn Graham during the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 game in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes lost the exhibition game 80-89.

KSU women’s basketball links experience with new talent

Ben Orner November 5, 2014

A new season of college hoops is finally here, and the Kent State women’s basketball team couldn’t bemore ready.“This team has been very clear that they are determined to make this season our best...

The University of Toledo runs a play against the Kent State during the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 20-30.

Flashes return home, fall to Toledo

Taylor Rosen November 4, 2014

In what was a rainy and windy night at Dix Stadium, the Kent State football team fell behind early on in the game, and never made a game of it as the Flashes lost their second consecutive game to Toledo,...

Kent State golfer takes crown at Jim West Challenge

Ray Strickland November 3, 2014

Sophomore women's golfer Wad Phaewchimplee won the individual title at the Jim West Challenge with an overall score of 2-under-par — the only player to shoot under par in the tournament.Phaewchimplee...

Flashes volleyball down Chippewas in five sets

Jimmy Miller November 1, 2014

Box ScoreIt’s pretty difficult to look past senior middle blocker Liz Reikow.She stands at 6-foot-6 inches tall, earned the Mid-American Conference East Defensive Player of the Week honors just a month...

Freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger from the Flashes blocks the ball against Northern Illinois at the annual 'Dig for the Cure' volleyball match at the MAC Center on October, 24, 2014.

Flashes riding with confidence for rematch bout

Jimmy Miller October 29, 2014

Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm has been here before.With the Kent State volleyball team riding a wave of confidence into the final home stretch of the season, the Flashes host Ohio University in...

Freshman midfielder Abbie Lawson fights for the ball against Toledo's Megan Connor to the ball during a game Friday, October 24, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Soccer looks to claim high seed for MAC Tournament

Ben Orner October 29, 2014

After clinching a playoff berth, the Kent State soccer team (9-6-3, 4-4-2 MAC) will face Ohio (6-12, 3-7 MAC) on Thursday in its last regular season game.Scouting OhioKent State is 8-12-1 all-time against...

Senior forward Hannah Faulkner pulls back to shoot, scoring her third goal in Kent State's 6-1 victory over MAC opponents Ball State at Murphy-Mellis Field on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Faulkner scored a total of four goals in the game, all four of which came during the second half.

Faulkner named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ricky Salcer October 29, 2014

Senior field hockey player Hannah Faulkner was named Mid American Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after her outstanding weekend.In her final two regular season home games, Faulkner made...

Kent State's junior Kelly Hutchison and senior Liz Reikow jump together to block the ball during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball offense sizzles in pair of conference matches at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller October 26, 2014

Box Score — NIUBox Score — WMUA resurgence of senior outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola wasn't enough enough for Kent State against Northern Illinois on Friday, but consistent play and a more balanced...

Flashes fall in 10-3 defensive battle

Taylor Rosen October 25, 2014

Box ScoreAs the Kent State football team's offense struggled to find a rhythm for the majority of the day, the Flashes defense kept the team alive and handed the offense an opportunity to tie the game...

Flashes, Faulkner shine on senior day

Ricky Salcer October 25, 2014

Box ScoreSenior Hannah Faulkner, captain of the field hockey team, led the Flashes to a 6-1 victory over Ball State on Saturday with a career-high four goals.“Coming into the weekend I needed to prepare...

Flashes basketball to host second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween

Ricky Salcer October 25, 2014

The Kent State men’s and women’s basketball teams will host their second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween event in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, October 26.The event, open to students and the community,...