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Then-senior Kristian Kneffler clears 17'-3.50" in the track and field meet against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

Track and field opens outdoor season in Texas

Gage Wellman, Reporter April 2, 2025

The Kent State track and field team opened its 2025 outdoor season split across two field sites in the Lone Star state of Texas. Athletes were split up into two meets from Thursday to Saturday; the Clyde...

Kent baseball players hug after scoring during the bottom of the fourth of their game against Toledo on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

That makes six: Baseball sweeps Rockets for big winning streak

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter March 31, 2025

The Kent State baseball team looked to continue its offensive onslaught and conference play success when the Toledo Rockets came to town for a three-game series.  The team did just that, sweeping the...

Kent senior Jake Casey runs out as his team cheers him on before their game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Baseball reaches .500 record after midweek victory over Case Western

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter March 27, 2025

The Kent State baseball team returned home to Schoonover Stadium Tuesday to take on the Case Western Reserve Spartans. The Spartans are one of the top national teams in Division III baseball, just missing...

Kent sophomore Payton Ebbing bats at the plate during the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Baseball turns it up with run-rule win, taking series over MAC opponent

Stone O’Bryant March 25, 2025

The Kent State baseball team traveled to Stellar Field to take on the Falcons of Bowling Green in a pivotal early season three-game conference series. The Flashes entered 2-1 in Mid-American Conference...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball swept by MAC foe in early conference play

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 0-3 over the weekend against Bowling Green.  “I think that they're a better team than they were last year, and that they had a good game plan against us,” coach...

Kent freshman Anika Most prepares to begin her beam routine in the match against Central Michigan on Feb. 23, 2025.

Gymnastics closes team season finishing third at MAC Championship

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter March 24, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team tied for third place at the Mid-American Conference Championship meet Saturday. The Flashes and Western Michigan both recorded scores of 195.300, falling close behind...

Kent senior Eric Chalus pitches the ball in the bottom of the first during their game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Baseball takes tough midweek loss as both teams combine for 30 runs

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter March 21, 2025

The Kent State baseball team traveled to Pittsburgh Wednesday looking to get to .500 on the season. The start went to right-hander Rocco Bernadina, who looked to stake his claim to the midweek...

Kent Graduate Student Hayden Jatczak runs towards third base in the game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He rounded third and scored a run making the score three to seven in the bottom third.

Baseball takes two of three once more against Hofstra

Gage Wellman, Reporter March 19, 2025

The Kent State baseball team is just one game behind the .500 mark after winning two out of three in a three-game weekend set against the Hofstra Pride. The Flashes are 8-9 on the year and have won two...

Kent junior Emma Masse performs her floor routine in the meet against Central Michigan on Feb. 23, 2025.

Gymnastics narrowly misses second place, looks ahead to MAC Championship after wrapping up regular season

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter March 19, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team concluded its regular season Sunday at a quad meet where it finished fourth among Ohio State, West Virginia and Pittsburgh.  The Flashes recorded a 195.650, their best...

Kent State then-sophomore Brynn Libler at bat in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball faces a weekend of loss in conference opener

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 19, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 0-3 against Miami University (OH) (12-14, 3-0) over the weekend for the start of Mid-American Conference play.  “I think that they went in with the mindset that...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, gets pumped after a call on Miami OH is called during the first half of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball eliminated, fails to reach MAC Championship for first time since 2021

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 16, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a 35.9% shooting performance, losing to Miami (OH) (25-8, 14-4), 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday. “I’m...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...