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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...

Kevin Hart arrives for a premiere of "Soul Plane" on Monday, May 17, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

Kevin Hart to make M.A.C. Center debut

Madeleine Winer November 5, 2014

Comedian Kevin Hart will serve up laughs with his stand-up performance Dec. 6 at Kent State’s M.A.C. Center.Kent State Undergraduate Student Government announced Hart’s upcoming performance Wednesday...

Kent State junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm hits the ball around the block during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball falters against undefeated Bobcats

Jimmy Miller October 30, 2014

Ohio University brought an undefeated Mid-American Conference record to the M.A.C. Center Thursday and showed it off, downing Kent State in four sets.That’s not to say the Flashes didn’t put up a fight....

Two-year-old Kent resident Ramar Richmond, dressed as Spider-Man, plays on the gym floor of the M.A.C. Center during Hoops 'n' Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.

Basketball teams host Hoops ‘n’ Halloween at M.A.C. Center for 2nd consecutive year

Jimmy Miller October 26, 2014

Kent State alumnus Paul Salzgeber returned to campus Sunday evening with his child to see the hype surrounding the “Hoops ‘n’ Halloween” program.“It’s really family friendly and a great place...

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,...

Chance the Rapper electrifies M.A.C. Center concert

Brittany Rees October 23, 2014

Chants of “Chance, Chance, Chance” filled the M.A.C. Center as Chance the Rapper performed for a nearly sold out crowd Thursday night.The Chicago emcee brought his euphoric, retro hip-hop beats...

Students dance at USG-sponsored Timeflies concert

Brittany Rees September 18, 2014

The crowd swayed its hips and danced along to the music as Timeflies performed Thursday night.The Undergraduate Student Government-sponsored event featured the hip-hop duo Timeflies and opener Heydaze...

Flashes open M.A.C. Center play with two wins

Jimmy Miller September 7, 2014

Box Score — University of EvansvilleBox Score — Morehead StateEnergy was the name of the game Friday at the M.A.C. Center, as Kent State plowed through the University of Evansville and Morehead State...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball earning a point for Kent State at the game against Morehead State University Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Kent State volleyball ends weekend with three straight victories

Jimmy Miller September 6, 2014

Box ScoreKent State head volleyball coach Don Gromala talked about the early season matches as preparation for conference play, and Friday and Saturday’s victories showed exactly what he is looking for:...

Flashes take pair of matches in Charleston

Jimmy Miller August 30, 2014

Box Score — DavidsonBox Score — College of CharlestonClose sets seem to be nothing unfamiliar to Kent State volleyball so far this season, as the Flashes won both matches on their trip to Charleston.“It...

Ken Burns talks Civil War, jazz, baseball at Kent State appearance

Drew Jones April 22, 2014

American documentarian Ken Burns said in his Tuesday night speech in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center that his films seek to discover who humans are and how the past determines people’s...

Senior forward Darren Goodson attempts to defend the ball from an Akron player at the game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The Flashes are set to face the Zips again this Friday, Mar. 7, 2014 at the University of Akron. It is the last game before the M.A.C. Championship.

Flashes renew rivalry with Akron in regular season finale

Richie Mulhall March 6, 2014

Only one last game stands between the end of the Flashes’ regular season and the Mid-American Conference Tournament, which will begin on Monday following the conclusion of all the MAC teams’ regular...