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THIS OR THAT: We watch the Super Bowl for the Super Bowl

KentWired Editorial Board February 3, 2024

This opinion was written by Matt Brown, John Hilber, Yasmeen Matthews, Janson McNair, Isabella Schreck, Jacob Shondel and Anthony Zacharyasz from KentWired’s editorial board. After reading this article...

Kent basketball team players celebrate as they pull further ahead of Fresno State during the game on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball survives second-half surge from South Dakota State

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor December 8, 2023

After building a 14-point halftime lead, the Kent State men’s basketball team allowed 46 points in the second half Tuesday against South Dakota State. KSU held onto its halftime lead, defeating SDSU...

Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger dives between Charleston forward Frankie Policelli (left) and guard Reyne Smith to gain possession of a loose ball during their game on Nov. 26, 2023.

‘We have to play better’: Men’s basketball struggles late against Charleston

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball has allowed opponents to score more than 80 points once this season.  On Sunday, the Flashes (4-3) lost to the College of Charleston (3-3) 84-78. “They made a ton of...

Kent State sophomore wide receiver Trell Harris and senior wide receiver Luke Floriea celebrate with sophomore wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. after Gardner's touchdown during the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Football falls in season finale to Northern Illinois

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Despite scoring over 20 points for the third time this season, Kent State’s football team was defeated 37-27 by Northern Illinois (6-6, 5-3).  The Flashes (1-11) finish the season last in the Mid-American...

Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Sincere Carry drafted to NBA G League Memphis Hustle

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

Former Kent State men’s basketball guard Sincere Carry was drafted 38th in the 2023 NBA G League Draft, which is for the minor league teams of the NBA.  Carry joins the list of 16 former Flashes...

Chrishon McCray breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field Sept. 30, 2023.

Football still searching for first conference win, dropping fourth consecutive game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

For the first time all season, Kent State football did not score in the first half of a game. Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., the Flashes lost 28-14 to Eastern Michigan. The team lost four consecutive...

Richmond inks contract extension through 2028 as KSU Athletic Director

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 8, 2023

Kent State University announced on April 26 that current Director of Athletics Randale Richmond's contract will be extended through 2028.  “I am very thankful to President Diacon and the Board of...

Kent State Athletics partners with entertainment agency Van Wagner

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 3, 2023

On April 13, Kent State Athletics announced Van Wagner as its exclusive multimedia rights partner and sales agent. Van Wagner will be responsible for corporate sponsorships and media sales for Kent...

Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Weekend sweep lands baseball atop conference standings

Jacob Shondel, Reporter May 3, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team extended its home winning streak to 11 games after sweeping Ohio University.  The Flashes (31-12) outscored the Bobcats 26-10 over the 3-game series.  KSU is now first...

Kent State graduate student Nico Bolden takes down Ball State's Carson Steele during the game Nov. 2.

Three former Flashes announce NFL signings as UDFA

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 30, 2023

As the NFL draft ended, no player from Kent State’s football team heard their name called -- extending the program's streak to nine years without a player being drafted.  The last player to be selected...

Second inning too much for Buckeyes as baseball notches 16th home win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 27, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team lost to Ohio State 7-6 on April 4 after the Buckeyes connected on a two-run home run in the seventh inning to take the lead.  Wednesday, at Schoonover Stadium, the Flashes...

Men’s basketball adds MAC Freshman of the Year Reggie Bass

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 20, 2023

The Kent State’s men’s basketball team announced Thursday that reigning Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year Reggie Bass was transferring to the Flashes.  Bass averaged 12.4 points, 3.6...