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Kent State coach Rob Senderoff reacts as a foul is called against the Flashes in the final seconds of the second half against Southeastern Louisiana at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Kent State lost to Southeastern Louisiana, 70-66.

Men’s basketball suffers first defeat of season against Southeastern Louisiana

Henry Palattella November 22, 2017

Jaylin Walker's season-high 26 points weren't enough Tuesday, as the Kent State men's basketball team (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season to Southeastern Louisiana (2-3), 70-66. The Flashes...

Kent State freshman quarterback Dustin Crum breaks a tackle among Akron’s defenders Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Kent State unable to win back Wagon Wheel in 24-14 loss to rival Akron

Scott Lendak November 22, 2017

The Kent State football team has had a disappointing year. There's no denying that.But when it comes to rivalries, you can't throw records out the door.And when it comes to rivalries, there may not be...

Kent State University junior guard Jaylin Walker goes for a layup against Mississippi Valley State Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Walker leads men’s basketball to sloppy win over Mississippi Valley State

Cameron Hoover November 19, 2017

Jaylin Walker picked up right where he left off after last season’s Mid-American Conference Tournament MVP award.Walker is leading the Kent State men's basketball team in scoring, averaging 17.3 points...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

FGCU explodes in first half for victory in women’s basketball

Scott Lendak November 17, 2017

After starting the season 2-0, it was still unclear what kind of team the Kent State women’s basketball team was. They struggled in their opening games against two less than formidable opponents.Florida...

Central Michigan senior wide receiver Corey Willis runs past defenders to score a touchdown on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.

Flashes fight hard, but falter on senior night

Scott Lendak November 14, 2017

The Flashes’ 2017 season can be summed up in a few negative words for the football team. Injuries. Losses. Heartbreak.It hasn’t gone the way the team planned. But Tuesday was Senior Night for the...

Kent State guard Alexa Golden dribbles the ball past Youngstown State guard Alison Smolinski.

Golden, Stephens power Flashes past sluggish first quarter

Henry Palattella November 14, 2017

After one quarter of play in their Tuesday afternoon matchup against Youngtown State, things looked bleak for the Kent State women’s basketball team.The Flashes were a dismal 1-8 from the field, with...

Volleyball closes season with Senior Night match

Taylor Sforzo November 12, 2017

Five girls walked onto the blue and gold Kent State University volleyball court, and competed for the last time in their college careers Saturday night.Kelsey Bittinger, Challen Geraghty, Amber Gerdeman,...

Cross country gains experience at the Great Lakes Regional meet

Ian Kreider November 11, 2017

The Kent State cross country team sent four runners to Terre Haute, Indiana, to compete in the Great Lakes Regional meet. Freshman Maddie Dunlap and sophomore Clark Bookman have made headlines all season,...

Haynes praises effort despite big loss

Scott Lendak November 9, 2017

Western Michigan (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) is quite different from last year’s undefeated regular season team.This year, the Flashes didn’t have to prepare for Corey Davis, a receiver who...

Kent State sophomore Claire Tulisiak dives for the ball while junior Lexi Mantas watches during the Homecoming match Oct. 14, 2017.

Miami (OH) volleyball rolls past Kent State in straight sets

Taylor Sforzo November 4, 2017

Kent State's volleyball team (5-19 overall, 3-10 Mid-American Conference) lost to Miami (OH) (18-8, 10-3 MAC) in straight sets, 3-0 (24-26, 23-25, 16-25), Friday night.Senior outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger...

Wooster senior forward Alex Baptiste and Kent State sophomore forward Danny Pippen battle for the ball during an exhibition game in the M.A.C. Center Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Kent State men’s basketball powers past Wooster in exhibition

Tanner Castora November 3, 2017

The Kent State men's basketball team took on the College of Wooster in an exhibition game Friday night. Wooster — who is a division III school — went 21-8 last year and played in the Division III tournament. The...

Junior back, Courtney Weise (left), celebrates with senior middle, Silvia Figa Malgosa, after she scored during the MAC semifinals Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Field hockey beats Longwood, will face Miami (OH) in MAC Championship

Henry Palattella November 3, 2017

The first time the Kent State field hockey team took on Longwood University, the Flashes needed overtime to beat the Lancers, with Berta Jover Llorens playing hero with her goal two minutes into overtime. On...