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Sophomore forward Magnus Entenmann rings the Victory Bell following the Kent State's 82-69 win over Ball State on Jan. 2, 2023. Entenmann, from Dresden, Germany, netted his career high in points and minutes against the Cardinals.

Men’s basketball ends losing streak at three games

Matt Franos, Reporter January 17, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team broke a three-game losing streak after defeating Northern Illinois Tuesday 83-76. The Flashes (9-8, 2-3) needed a win after starting conference play 1-3. “We...

The Kent State football team celebrates a touchdown during the game against Bowling Green State Nov. 8, 2023.

There’s always next year: Football looks forward to upcoming ‘youth movement’ as season ends

John Hilber, Reporter December 12, 2023

First-year coach Kenni Burns and Kent State football will look to turn the page to the 2023-2024 season following the end of the season Nov. 25. The Flashes closed out its 1-11 season with its final...

Grad student, Chris Payton Jr., goes in for the dunk in the game against Cleveland State on Dec. 9, 2023.

Payton Jr.’s career day leads men’s basketball past visiting Cleveland State

Matt Franos, Reporter December 10, 2023

Graduate student forward Chris Payton Jr. scored 18 points and snagged a career-high 20 rebounds to lead Kent State men's basketball to an 83-77 win over Cleveland State on Saturday.  “Before every...

The Kent State gymnastics team rings the bell after pulling ahead of West Michigan University during the Beauty and the Beast meet on Jan. 29.

Gymnastics sets eyes on NCAA Regionals in upcoming season

Robyn Taylor, Reporter December 9, 2023

Last season, Kent State’s gymnastics team went 6-9 overall, and three individuals qualified for the NCAA Regionals. KSU has had one winning season in the previous three years and has yet to finish...

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 Golden Flashes cheer after a three-point shot in the game against Coppin State Eagles on Nov. 29, 2023.

Women’s basketball struggles late against No. 15 Florida State

Emily Lowen, Reporter December 4, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team shot 18-of-73 in its Dec. 3 game against No. 15 Florida State (6-2) in Tallahassee. “I can’t remember a game I’ve coached where we missed so many layups,”...

Kent State's Austin Weber dances around West Virginia's Marcus Barber to steal the puck during the Kent State Club Hockey Match on Nov. 10, 2023

Hockey splits weekend matchup, sitting in first place in Mid-American League

Epiphany Graham, Reporter December 3, 2023

The Kent State hockey team is first in the College Hockey Mid-American League standings with a 16-6-0 record. The Flashes split their most recent weekend series against Oswego State (7-4-0) Dec. 1...

Wrestling drops weekend matchups, extending losing streak to five

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter December 3, 2023

The Kent State wrestling team left Saturday afternoon with losses to Gardner-Webb, Buffalo and Chattanooga.  In the first event, KSU fell to a 28-11 loss against Gardner-Webb. In the second matchup,...

Team huddle before the men's basketball game on Nov. 30, 2023 kicked off.

Men’s basketball deploys new starting lineup, taking down Shawnee State

Matt Franos, Reporter December 1, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team deployed a convoy of players as 12 Flashes played more than ten minutes, defeating Shawnee State, 103-61. The Flashes bounced back after a tough 84-78 home loss to...

Mikala Morris rings the victory bell on Nov. 29, 2023 after the Golden Flashes win the game against Coppin State University.

Third quarter onslaught guides women’s basketball past Coppin State

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 30, 2023

After starting the season with five consecutive road games, the Kent State women’s basketball team played in front of a home crowd Wednesday.  The Flashes (4-2) defeated Coppin State (3-5) 77-40. "It's...

Kent State Women's Basketball team after their win over Central Michigan on Feb. 8, 2023.

Weekend recap: Women’s basketball splits matches in Daytona Beach Classic

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 27, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team is now 3-2 after splitting its games in the Daytona Beach Classic. KSU lost to Chattanooga 64-54 on Friday and defeated Missouri 67-64 on Saturday.  Against...

Kent State hockey battles Duquesne and goes into overtime on Nov. 18, 2023.

Four game recap: Hockey goes 2-2 in past two weekends

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2023

The Kent State hockey team is now 15-6-0 – and first in the division – after defeating John Carroll and Duquesne in its previous two games Nov. 17 and 18.  The Flashes were coming off a losing...