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Kent State's Hannah Faulkner rushes the ball down the field during a match against Ohio University Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Flashes won, 4-3.

Field hockey looks to extend conference win streak

Ricky Salcer October 23, 2014

Playing well at the end of the regular season is what any coach at any level of athletics wants to see — showing that the hard work put in all year long is finally paying off.Such is the case for the...

Volleyball begins pivotal home stand

Jimmy Miller October 23, 2014

Just weeks removed from its first Mid-American Conference match, the Kent State volleyball team is looking at a stretch of its eight final matches, six of which are at home.“We’re happy to be home...

Ball State midfielder Cailey Starck blocks Kent State Stephanie Haugh Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. The Cardinals beat the Flashes 1-0.

KSU soccer splits pair of weekend matches

Ben Orner October 19, 2014

Box Score — EMUBox Score — BGSUMissed opportunities continue to plague Kent State’s soccer team.The Flashes dominated the stat book once again, but couldn’t muster a single goal and dropped to...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, hits the ball against the University at Buffalo to gain a point at the game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

KSU volleyball splits weekend matches with Toledo, Ball State

Jimmy Miller October 19, 2014

Box Score — ToledoBox Score — Ball StateKent State experienced both ends of a blowout Friday and Saturday, as the team dominated the University of Toledo in three sets but fizzled out against Ball...

Kent State Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow and senior setter Jenny Buczek block the ball during a game against Morehead State Friday, September 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Volleyball team searches for offensive spark

Jimmy Miller October 16, 2014

The Kent State volleyball team’s road trip last weekend resulted in poor offensive play and two crushing losses.“We just weren’t seeing the block and putting the ball away,” senior outside hitter...

Phadke wins MAC Womens Golfer of the Week

Ray Strickland October 12, 2014

Kent State sophomore Raksha Phadke was awarded the Mid-American Conference's top honor for the week — Women's Golfer of the Week — for her performance at the Schooner Fall Classic, announced by the...

Kent State wrestling ranks fourth in preseason poll

Richie Mulhall October 9, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team ranked fourth out of nine teams in the Mid-American Conference wrestling coaches 2014-2015 preseason weight class individual rankings, the league announced Thursday.Along...

Flashes build momentum heading into MAC showdown with Ohio, game against Ohio State

Ricky Salcer October 9, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team hopes to keep the momentum rolling this weekend in the Mid-American Conference after two convincing road victories last weekend.The Flashes (4-7) opened up conference play...

Richie Mulhall is a multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: ESPN, MAC contract case closer to being cracked, but remains unsolved

Richie Mulhall October 8, 2014

Is the ESPN, MAC contract a secret?I asked this question when I requested a copy of the new 13-year, more than $100 million contract between ESPN and the Mid-American Conference from all six of the Ohio...

Volleyball seeks first road victory in MAC

Jimmy Miller October 8, 2014

Not only do the reigning Mid-American Conference East division offensive and defensive players of the week play for Kent State — they play mere inches from each other on the court.Junior middle blocker...

KSU soccer’s weekend slate includes divisional battle

Ben Orner October 8, 2014

The Kent State soccer team is currently stuck in the middle of a heated race for the Mid-American East Conference title, and the team the Flashes face is coming to Zoeller Field on Friday.Kent State (2-1-1...

Forward Calli Rinicella receives a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

KSU soccer dominates Akron on Senior Day

Ben Orner September 28, 2014

Box Score — University at BuffaloBox Score — AkronThe first Wagon Wheel point of the 2014-15 Akron and Kent State rivalry goes to the Flashes.After a tough loss to Buffalo on Friday, Kent State came...