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Kent senior Jake Casey runs out as his team cheers him on before their game against Mercyhurst on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Baseball takes step in right direction after another winning weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter March 11, 2025

The Kent State baseball team is just one game behind .500 after starting the season with five losses in the team’s first six games. The Flashes played in a three-game homestand against conference foe...

Kent's team huddles together between plays during the game against Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Women’s basketball shake off rocky start to dominate Northern Illinois

John Engoglia, Reporter February 27, 2025

After a mediocre first-half performance, the Kent State women’s basketball team turned in a complete and balanced approach to win 76-58 against Northern Illinois Wednesday.  The Flashes spread the...

Kent State University senior gymnast Alyssa Guns performing her floor routine in their match against Western Michigan University on Feb. 2, 2025.

Confidence rises as gymnastics secures first place finishes in every event

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 9, 2025

The Kent State gymnastics team was unstoppable Friday night, securing five first place individual finishes and an overall win against Northern Illinois at a dual meet in Dekalb, Ill.  The team's success...

Kent State University Women's Basketball team huddles up for a talk during their match against the University of Akron on Feb. 1, 2025.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends with Northern Illinois after slow start

John Engoglia, Reporter February 7, 2025

A poor start on both sides of the ball led the Kent State women’s basketball team to falter 73-69 at Northern Illinois Wednesday.  After looking seemingly unstoppable during the team’s five-game...

Redshirt Senior Guard Katie Shumate starts to drive past Northern Illinois' Sidney McCrea during their Mid-American Conference Quarterfinal game on March 13, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 14, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Northern Illinois 63-60 in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.  KSU (19-10, 13-5 MAC) was led by freshman forward Janae Tyler...

Before tipoff, the student section lights up the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center with their cellphones and pass the giant banner welcoming the basketball team before the Akron game on Jan. 19, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball MAC Tournament

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 12, 2024

As is true for the men, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament is the only way for a MAC women’s team to punch its ticket to March Madness. The Toledo Basketball program completed the regular...

Kent State Freshman Janae Tyler catches the ball after an unsuccessful attempt to score by a Ball State player during the game on March 6, 2024.

Women’s basketball falls to MAC leader in regular-season finale

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Over the last six matches, the Kent State women’s basketball team is 6-0 against Toledo.  Saturday, in the final regular-season game of the year, the Flashes (18-10, 13-5 M.A.C. Center) lost their...

Sophomore forward Magnus Entenmann rings the Victory Bell following the Kent State's 82-69 win over Ball State on Jan. 2, 2023. Entenmann, from Dresden, Germany, netted his career high in points and minutes against the Cardinals.

Men’s basketball ends losing streak at three games

Matt Franos, Reporter January 17, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team broke a three-game losing streak after defeating Northern Illinois Tuesday 83-76. The Flashes (9-8, 2-3) needed a win after starting conference play 1-3. “We...

Kent State junior quarterback Devin Kargman attempts a pass under pressure from Northern Illinois defensive end Ray Thomas during the Nov. 25, 2023 game.

Going out with a whimper: Football season ends in familiar fashion

John Hilber, Reporter November 26, 2023

The first season under coach Kenni Burns and the Kent GRIT mantra has ended mercifully Saturday after Kent State lost to Northern Illinois 37-27, sending the seniors off in the last game of the season. The...

Kent State sophomore wide receiver Trell Harris and senior wide receiver Luke Floriea celebrate with sophomore wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. after Gardner's touchdown during the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Football falls in season finale to Northern Illinois

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 25, 2023

Despite scoring over 20 points for the third time this season, Kent State’s football team was defeated 37-27 by Northern Illinois (6-6, 5-3).  The Flashes (1-11) finish the season last in the Mid-American...

The Kent State football team celebrates during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Buffalo Oct. 21, 2023.

One more time: Football aims to double season win total in final game

John Hilber, Reporter November 22, 2023

It has been over two months since Kent State football earned its last win. However, the team has a chance to get one last victory before the season closes Saturday in its home against Northern Illinois. KSU...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer shutouts NIU in MAC Tournament opener

Matthew Franos, Reporter October 29, 2023

On Oct. 15, Northern Illinois defeated Kent State’s soccer team 2-1 — the program’s first loss to NIU since 2013. On Sunday, the Flashes earned their third shutout of the season, defeating the...