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Sophomore running back Marquez Cooper (1) runs the ball during the football game against Miami University on Nov. 27, 2021. Kent State beat Miami 48-47 in overtime.

Dustin Crum named MAC Player of the Year; seven football players named to All-MAC team

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor December 2, 2021

Graduate student quarterback Dustin Crum won the Vern Smith Leadership Award given to the Mid-American Conference’s Player of the Year. Crum is the first KSU player to win the award since 1987, when...

Quarterback Dustin Crum (7) runs the ball into the end zone during the football game against Miami University on Nov. 27, 2021. Kent State beat Miami University 48-47 in overtime.

Two football players receive MAC honors for performances in division-clinching win over Miami

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor December 2, 2021

The Kent State football team, one week after sweeping the Mid-American Conference East Division weekly awards, had two players receive the honors following the team's division-clinching win over Miami. Graduate...

The Kent State gymnastics team huddles up before going on the uneven parallel bars at the annual pink meet against Bowling Green, the College at Rockport, and Ursinus College at the M.A.C.C. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Kent State won the meet posting its second-highest score of the season with a score of 195.450.

Gymnastics confident in new season, keeping expectations high for upcoming meets

Isabella Schreck Reporter December 2, 2021

Last season, the Kent State gymnastics team finished in third place in the Mid-American Conference championships in March. But coach Brice Biggin is not settling for a bronze medal this time around. “We...

Quarterback Dustin Crum (7) runs the ball into the end zone during the football game against Miami University on Nov. 27, 2021. Kent State beat Miami University 48-47 in overtime.

Football beats Miami, advances to MAC Championship

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 27, 2021

Miami had immediately struck back after the Kent State football team’s overtime touchdown on a booming throw from sophomore quarterback Brett Gabbert to redshirt junior wide receiver Jalen Walker for...

Graduate student quarterback Dustin Crum runs during the Kent State football team's win against Akron on Saturday, Nov. 20 in Akron, Ohio.

Football wallops Akron, becomes bowl eligible

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 20, 2021

Maybe it was because the Kent State Football team was playing for the Wagon Wheel.Or because of the coaching change made on defense. Or because a win would make KSU bowl eligible. Or because a win would...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Dante Cephas, number 14, gets pushed out of bounds by a Bowling Green State University player during the football game on Oct. 2, 2021. The Golden Flashes won 27-20 in their homecoming weekend game.

Football ready to play for the Wagon Wheel Saturday

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 19, 2021

The Kent State football team is coming off a tough last 10 days.The Flashes were dominated by Central Michigan 54-30, it was the fourth Mid-American Conference game this season where they allowed 48+ points. KSU’s...

Defensive specialist/libero Bryn Roberts bumps the ball during on Wednesday, Nov. 17 against Ohio University. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

A disappointing volleyball season comes to a winning end for Flashes

Isabella Schreck Reporter November 18, 2021

The Kent State volleyball team “went out with a bang,” redshirt junior middle blocker Jacqlyn Caspers said. The Flashes commanded their last game of the season against Ohio, closing out the match...

Redshirt senior forward Tervell Beck (14) fights to hit the ball into the net during the men's basketball game against Oberlin College on Nov. 16, 2021.

Men’s basketball start home schedule with commanding victory over Oberlin College

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor Ian Herrmann TV2 Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team extended its home-opener win streak in dominant fashion, beating Oberlin College 84-38 to make it 16 straight. It was KSU’s first home game in front of a crowd...

Setter Alex Haffner serves against Miami University on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the MACC.

Volleyball out of final tournament, splits last weekend against Miami

Isabella Schreck Reporter November 14, 2021

After splitting their weekend against Miami, the Kent State volleyball team no longer qualifies for the six-team Mid-American Conference tournament starting Nov. 21. Kent State is now tied with Central...

Tom Kaufman was hired as the team's defensive coordinator in January of 2018. 

Football fires defensive coordinator Tom Kaufman

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 12, 2021

The Kent State football team has parted ways with defensive coordinator Tom Kaufman.Kaufman was also the associate head coach and inside linebackers coach. Cornerbacks coach C.J. Cox will serve as the...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

2021-22 men’s basketball team to be a top team in the MAC

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team did not end its season the way it wanted to.The Flashes were dominated by Buffalo in their last regular season game, before getting bounced in the first round of...

Quarterback Dustin Crum dives forward to end a first down run during Kent State's 52-47 win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. 

Three different football team members named conference player of the week

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 10, 2021

After an important win over Northern Illinois, the Kent State football team swept the Mid-American Conference weekly honors as three players were recognized for their performances.Graduate student quarterback...