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Catcher Tim DalPorto gets a hit during Kent States 5-4 win over Oakland University at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The Flashes lost the second game against Oakland, 4-3, dropping their record to 24-18 overall.

Kent State splits series doubleheaders against Oakland University

Andrew Bugel April 29, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (24-18, 11-7 Mid-American Conference) played a special doubleheader versus Oakland University on Tuesday, as the games were shortened to seven innings apiece and were free...

Kent State senior pitcher Emma Johnson pitches against Toledo in a double-header on April 18, 2014.

Kent State softball shut out versus Pittsburgh

Quentin Smith April 8, 2015

Entering Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Kent State softball team had won 10 of their previous 11 games. The Flashes looked to take their momentum on the road when they traveled to face the...

Kent State junior Zarely Zalewski hits a ball foul, but scores two runs later during Kent State's 12-6 win over Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. With this week's wins, Kent improves its record to 14-11 as they head into a weekend of games on the road.

Baseball regains footing on offense, secures two wins

Jimmy Miller April 1, 2015

After a week when a stagnant offense plagued the Flashes, Kent State baseball regained some savvy at the plate—and earned a pair of wins in the process.Kent State (14-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference)...

Kent State freshman Michaela Romito looks for the bar during her uneven bars routine on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State lost to Central Michigan, 195.325-196.400.

Freshman gymnast prepares to take on regionals

Megan McEldowney April 1, 2015

Only a freshman, Rachel Stypinski emerged as a leader from the very start of the gymnastics season, and now she will represent the Flashes as an individual qualifier at the NCAA Gymnastics Regional on...

Kent State beats Purdue, falls to Illinois in weekday matchups

Andrew Bugel March 26, 2015

The Kent State Flashes baseball team played from behind most of the week and were saved against Purdue on Tuesday by late-inning heroics.There was no such magic against Illinois on Wednesday.Even still,...

Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence and senior guard Devareaux Manley carry senior guard Kris Brewer around the M.A.C. Center on their shoulders after he scored the game-winning layup with one second remaining against rival University of Akron, 79-77. With the win, Kent State guaranteed itself the No. 3 seed in the MAC Tournament and a share of the regular season title as MAC East Division champions.

Manley, Brewer, Jackson tell fans, league to ‘call my phone’

Richard Mulhall March 11, 2015

Whenever the senior trio of Devareaux Manley, Derek Jackson and Kris Brewer are draining threes and dropping dimes, the only thing left to do is pick up the phone, bring it to their ear and “call my...

Senior forward Monita Johnson takes a shot during the first half of the game against the University of Buffalo at the M.A.C Center on March 7, 2015. The team lost to Buffalo 68 to 58 in their last game of the season to end with an overall record of 5-24.

Women’s basketball ends season with MAC Tournament loss

Quentin Smith March 9, 2015

The 2014-15 season has come to an end for the Kent State women’s basketball team after an early first round exit in the MAC Tournament versus Eastern Michigan, 70-52.The Flashes (5-25, 3-15 MAC) had...

Kent State University Senior Caleb Marsh tries to pin Northern Illinois Universitys Trace Engelkes during Kents final home match of the season in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb.13, 2015. March won 10-4 over Engelkes and the Flashes won 27-6 bringin their record to 8-12 overall.

Miller wins third MAC title as Kent State finishes fourth

Zac Sommer March 8, 2015

Junior Ian Miller won his third consecutive Mid-American Conference title as the Flashes placed fourth overall in the MAC Championships Sunday.“I just kept my composure and didn’t get frustrated,”...

Kent State sophomore forward Marquiez Lawrence holds celebrates with teamates after the Kent Beat Akron 79-77 to win the MAC East in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, March 6, 2015. Senior guard Kris Brewer scored a layup with one second left in the game and chaos ensued as the bench and crowd rushed the court in celebration.

Men’s basketball enters MAC tournament with share of title

Richard Mulhall March 8, 2015

Back in late October, the Kent State men’s basketball team was selected to place third in the Mid-American Conference East Division, as voted on by the coaches.Often feeling like they’ve been disrespected,...

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Tayala sets MAC Indoor Championship record on opening day

Andrew Bugel March 1, 2015

Winning multiple events in the weight throw this season, junior Matthias Tayala went into day one of the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships looking to continue his strong performance.He...

Kent State's Chris Ortiz attempts to make a basket but is blocked by the defense during the first half of the game against Miami University on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ortiz pulled the Flashes ahead during the last 43 seconds of the game with a dunk that brought the score 61-60 securing the win for Kent State.

Flashes men’s basketball falls to Miami in overtime

Stephen Means II February 24, 2015

Kent State (19-9, 10-5 Mid-American Conference) held a 19-point lead with a little less than eight minutes left in the second half, but from there, it was all Miami (12-16, 7-8 MAC).Miami outscored the...

Kent State University freshman forward Jordan Korinek tries to hold on to the ball against Northern Illinois Universitys senior Jenna Thorp in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2015. The Flash won 54-52 snapping an 8 game losing streak and bringing their record to 4-19.

Women’s basketball picks up win, season sweep of Bowling Green

Quentin Smith February 22, 2015

Kent State women's basketball team avenged a heartbreaking loss to the University at Buffalo from tWednesday when the Flashes took down Bowling Green on Saturday, 62-58.The win gives the team their first...