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Spectators fill the stands of the M.A.C. Center at the Flip for the Cure gymnastics meet on Friday, March 4, 2016 

Gymnastics earns regular season title

Elise Kogelnik March 4, 2016

Kent State sophomore Rachel Stypinski rang the victory bell Friday night signifying an undefeated season for the university's gymnastics team in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes endured a few falls...

Senior distance runner Connor Whelan participates in the men’s 3000-meter event on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at the Kent State Field House.

Track and field prepares for championship

Samantha Lough February 24, 2016

The Kent State track team is set to compete in the Mid-American Conference championships this weekend. The top six men and the top eight women will score in each event.Kent State is ranked in the top 10...

Kent State gymnastics to host Bowling Green

Elise Kogelnik February 20, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team (5-3, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) will take on Bowling Green State University (4-7, 0-2 MAC) at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes last competed Feb. 14 in...

Sophomore Pitcher Andy Ravel pitching a ball against a Ball State University batter. The Flashes won 11 to 7. April 12, 2015.

Baseball starts season in Myrtle Beach

Zach Harley February 16, 2016

There may be snow on the ground in Kent, but the Flashes' baseball team will be enjoying summer-like conditions this weekend as they kick off their 2016 campaign in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by taking...

Kent State track and field team members run the 5000 meters event at the dual-open Doug Raymond Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 in the field house.

Two Track athletes record records at Akron invitational.

Samantha Lough February 10, 2016

Two male track athletes performed at their personal best last weekend at the Akron Invitational. Both athletes’ personal records gave them a place in the Kent State indoor track record book. Senior...

Sophomore Ali Marrero celebrates with her Kent State gymnastics teammates after her performance on the bars. The Flashes took second place at the tri-meet with George Washington and Northern Illinois University on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Gymnastics team remains undefeated in the MAC, but falls overall

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team took first in three events at Sunday's meet, but coach Brice Biggin said two mistakes on the floor exercise cost them the win. George Washington University edged the Flashes...

Sophomore forward Jordan Korinek shoots a 2 point shot against the University of Toledo. Saturday February 6, 2016. Kent lost 64-67.

Toledo Rockets overtake Flashes

Eric Pitcher February 6, 2016

It came down to the final seconds of the game when the University of Toledo Rockets (12-9, 7-4 Mid-American Conference) would escape with a win over Kent State (4-17, 1-10 MAC) with a final score of 67-64.The...

Junior Jordin Ordway hands off the baton to junior Chelsea Laury in the 400 meter relay at the Kent Fieldhouse on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Kent lost the meet to Akron, 80-71.

Annual meet becomes weekly competition

Samantha Lough February 3, 2016

By the time the Mid-American Conference indoor conference championships rolls around on Feb. 26, the Kent State track team will have competed against Akron four times in six weeks.The two teams will have...

Current junior Skyelee Lamano during her floor routine at a home meet against Central Michigan State. The Flashes lost the meet 195.325 to 196.400. Feb. 15, 2015.

Gymnastics edges Western Michigan on the road

Elise Kogelnik January 31, 2016

Kent State's gymnastics team (2-1, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) found victory in Kalamazoo on Sunday against Western Michigan University, bringing them one step closer to consistency both home and away....

Our View: Haynes is the right man to lead Kent State

November 29, 2015

Kent State fans were disheartened last Friday to watch the Flashes’ season sputter out in a 20-0 loss to rival Akron, capping another disappointing season in the team’s record books.The Flashes finished...

The Flashes celebrate after winning the Wagon Wheel game against Akron on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Dix Stadium. The final score was 27-24.

Flashes take on rival Akron for Wagon Wheel

Stephen Means November 23, 2015

The Kent State football team has not had a year one would call successful. Through 11 games, the Flashes stand at 3-8 and 2-5 in the Mid-American Conference. None of that matters when it comes to playing...

Women’s rugby pushes forward after playoff win

Kyle Samec November 18, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club team was victorious in the playoffs for the first time — under coach Jeff Horton — and won the Mid-American Conference for a third consecutive year.With this accomplishment...