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The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

Preview: Football will need to fill in roster gaps ahead of fresh season

John Hilber and Demetri Manousos August 30, 2024

After a rebuilding season in 2023, the Kent State football team will look to earn its first win against a Division I opponent in the coach Kenni Burns “Kent GRIT” era. This February, Burns earned...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey embarks on new season with an ‘every piece’ mentality

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 29, 2024

The Kent State Field Hockey team fell to the six-time defending Mid-American Conference champions, the Miami RedHawks, in the title game last season, but new coach Heather Hefner is excited for the opportunity...

The Kent State field hockey team ring the bell after securing a victory against Miami on Oct 13, 2023. The Golden Flashes won the game 2-1.

‘I’m super pumped to be here’: Field Hockey enters new era with first-time coach at the helm

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 27, 2024

On May 6, the Kent State Field Hockey program named Heather Hefner as its new coach, the eighth in program history, following KSU parting ways with its previous coach Feb. 27. “There’s a really...

The Kent State Baseball team congratulates senior Michael McNamara in the dugout after making a run during the game against Bowling Green on April 28, 2024.

Baseball’s ex-professional pitching coach produces team success, major league talent

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2024

After spending 14 years playing professional baseball both in the United States and overseas, Mike Birkbeck decided to hang it up and come back to Kent State, which had become a familiar place for the...

Freshman outfielder Kenzie Bromley throws a ball after catching it in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball’s outstanding freshmen lead the way

Robyn Taylor, Reporter May 4, 2024

Kent State’s softball team is relatively young, consisting of thirteen underclassmen, with five position players appearing in 30 or more games and three pitchers appearing in 20 or more games.   The...

Head coach Kenni Burns leads the team to the tunnel before the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Burns excited for upcoming football season

Matt Franos, Reporter May 3, 2024

In coach Kenni Burns' first year as head coach of Kent State football, the team went 1-11.  Burns came from Minnesota, where he was the assistant head coach. He had to work through a sudden change...

Jake Casey tosses his bat towards the Kent State dugout after being hit by a pitch in the second inning of the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State March 12, 2024.

Wolverines claw back to walk off baseball in extras

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2024

Kent State baseball’s game against Michigan Tuesday was the Flashes’ to lose — and they did that after surrendering two runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings before ultimately falling...

The Kent State gymnastics team celebrates their 10th Mid-American Conference Regular Season Championship following their meet with Bowling Green on March 17, 2024. Their last championship came in 2022.

Gymnasts graduate: ‘It’s just been awesome’

Emily Lowen, Reporter May 2, 2024

Kent State's gymnastics team is saying goodbye to graduates this season. These seniors spent the entirety of their college careers at KSU.  “It's just been awesome to create relationships with the...

Bri Despines runs down the baseline to first base after hitting the ball in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Miami halts softball winning streak, sweeping weekend series

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 30, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team played three games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Miami.   The Flashes (24-21, 9-13 MAC) underscored Miami 30-8. “We need to have each other's...

The baseball team celebrates after a victory over Bowling Green on April 28, 2024. The Golden Flashes won with a final score of 12-2.

Baseball walks off, run-rules MAC leader in back-and-forth series win

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2024

The Kent State baseball team run-ruled Bowling Green State University in game three and walked the Falcons off in game one to take the series against the Mid-American Conference front-runner. KSU got...

The team poses with the trophy following the final round of the Mid-American Conference Championships in Grove City, OH, on April 24, 2024.

An international success: Worldwide talent propels women’s golf to 25th consecutive MAC title

Andrew Gold, Reporter April 29, 2024

The Kent State women’s golf team added another milestone to its impressive season, winning its 25th consecutive Mid-American Conference championship. Since the inaugural season in 1999, the Flashes...

Collin Mathews hitting the first home run of the game on March 7, 2023.

Baseball splits midweek games after disappointing upset

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2024

The Kent State baseball team surrendered six runs in one inning Wednesday and could not gain momentum afterward. The Flashes were upset by Division II opponent Clarion 10-5. KSU dropped its first home...

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