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Wrestling head coach Jim Andrassy speaks with the referee during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

MAC Wrestling Coach of the Year announces retirement after 22 seasons at helm

John Hilber, Sports Editor May 2, 2025

Kent State wrestling coach Jim Andrassy has led the program and the school to the biggest stages in wrestling multiple times in his illustrious 35-year career with the team. He has coached 14 wrestlers...

Kent freshman Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe fails to beat the throw from the short stop and the umpire calls him out at first in the bottom of the second on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Baseball ends homestand 8-1 with sixth run rule victory in nine games

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter May 2, 2025

The Kent State baseball team wrapped up its nine-game homestand with a matchup against Division II opponent Pitt-Johnstown. Before the game, Mountain Cats manager George Roberts was honored. “It’s...

Kent pitcher Gavin Jones throws to senior Hunter Klotz and successfully picks off Akron sophomore Austin Lafferty in the top of the fourth on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Baseball takes two of three in Wagon Wheel Rivalry series

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter April 29, 2025

The Kent State baseball team continued their nine-game homestand against heated rival Akron in another edition of the Wagon Wheel rivalry series. The series turned out to be a very competitive series...

Kent senior Katie Jo Moery yells to her team in the top of the second during their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Softball can’t keep up with Western Michigan, drops three-game series

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 29, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 1-2 over the weekend against Western Michigan. “I felt that we put ourselves in a position where we could have taken at least two or three, but unfortunately, we...

Kent freshman Katlyn Binnix runs behind the goal with the ball during the first quarter of their game against Eastern Michigan on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Late-season skid continues as lacrosse extends losing streak to four

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 26, 2025

After winning its first conference matchup, the Kent State women’s lacrosse team now finds itself with a 1-4 record in Mid-American Conference play, vying for the final spot in the MAC tournament. The...

Kent redshirt junior Rocco Bernadina, 27, pitches to home plate during warm ups before their game against Ohio University on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Midweek matchups provide run rule victories, milestones for Baseball

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter April 25, 2025

The Kent State baseball team hosted both Washington and Jefferson and Youngstown State to continue its nine-game homestand. The Flashes took care of business in a pair of games filled with milestones,...

Historic streak continues for women’s golf with MAC Championship win

Historic streak continues for women’s golf with MAC Championship win

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter April 25, 2025

The Kent State women’s golf team claimed victory at the Mid-American Conference Championships Tuesday, continuing a historic streak.  This marked the 26th consecutive MAC Championship win for the...

Men’s golf finishes third ahead of MAC Championship

Men’s golf finishes third ahead of MAC Championship

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter April 23, 2025

The Kent State men’s golf team had its second top-three finish of the spring season at the Robert Kepler Invitational in Columbus, Saturday, where it placed third out of 13 teams.  The Flashes shot...

Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak snapped by softball in week filled with MAC play

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 22, 2025

The Kent State softball team (9-34, 2-17) broke its losing streak Wednesday after an 11-4 win against Buffalo.  “I was glad that we came out and got the win in game one,” coach Jessica O’Donnell...

Kent junior Brynn Libler, 3, slides to score in the bottom of the first during their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This made the score one to one, tying the game.

Softball swept by another MAC team, losing streak climbs well into double figures

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak, as the team went 0-3 over the weekend against Central Michigan.  “I felt like we were right there, we just need to finish,” coach Jessica...

Kent junior Ciaran Caughey pitches to home plate during the top of the second in the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Streak ends for baseball after salvaging just one of three games against Miami

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State baseball team traveled to Oxford, Ohio to take on the RedHawks of Miami University. The Flashes entered the series looking to extend their winning streak against arguably the toughest team...

Kent senior Megan Cook runs towards the goal during the second quarter in their game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Lacrosse looks to get back on track after dropping two straight

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 12, 2025

The Kent State lacrosse team had a week to forget, losing both of its games by a combined score of 31-12. The Flashes played at Akron (8-6, 3-1) Sunday, falling to their rivals by a score of 14-9. Kent...

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