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Sophomore midfielder Abbie Lawson gets the ball from a Central Michigan player at the game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 0-1.

KSU soccer stuns Ohio, earns fifth playoff seed

Ben Orner October 30, 2014

The Kent State soccer team ended its regular season in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 overtime win over Ohio University on Thursday in Athens, Ohio.In the 10th minute of overtime in a heated matchup against...

Redshirt freshman forward/midfielder Doni Capehart controls the ball in the game against Central Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 0-1.

KSU soccer splits weekend, needs to fight for playoff spot

Ben Orner October 26, 2014

In a crucial weekend full of playoff implications for the Kent State soccer team, the Flashes are still alive — barely.With games Friday and Sunday, Kent State faced off against two of the MAC’s worst...

Kent State's Ines Delpech jumps over the stick of Ohio University's Vicky Nase while taking the ball down the field Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Kent State won 4-3.

Flashes field hockey splits weekend against OU and OSU

Ricky Salcer October 12, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team continued its offensive dominance Friday when they hosted Ohio University for a Mid-American Conference matchup. The Flashes won, 4-3, for their second straight win in...

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...

Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow jumps for return against The University of New Hampshire on September 6, 2014. The Flashes won the game 3-1.

Bobcats outmatch Kent State volleyball with four-set win

Jimmy Miller September 25, 2014

Box ScoreA trip to Athens didn’t bode well for Kent State volleyball Thursday, as the Flashes fell to Ohio University in four sets.“I think we played solid,” head coach Don Gromala said. “The things...

Kelly Hutchison spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to score a point for Kent State Sept. 16, 2014. The Flash won, 3-2.

Flashes volleyball renews rivalry with conference foe

Jimmy Miller September 24, 2014

Mid-American Conference rival Ohio University swept Kent State volleyball the last time the Flashes took the court in 2013.The two teams will meet again Thursday, both seeking to win their first conference...

Richie Mulhall is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Commentary: ESPN, MAC contract a secret?

Richie Mulhall September 21, 2014

Back in August, the MAC and ESPN reached a 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season, the longest in the conference’s 68-year history. As the Columbus Dispatch reported, the new television...

Quaterback Colin Reardon throws a pass at the season opener game against the Ohio University Bobcats Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 in Dix Stadium. The Flashes lost 17-14 with an opposing field goal scored in the last three seconds of the game.

Flashes seek first victory against South Alabama

Taylor Rosen September 3, 2014

The Kent State football team (0-1) is entering week two, searching for its first win of the season, and will battle the University of South Alabama Saturday.South Alabama is coming off of a 6-6 season,...

Flashes struggle to score, fall to Ohio in opener

Taylor Rosen August 30, 2014

Box ScoreOhio managed to overcome four, second-half fumbles and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Flashes in the season opener, 17-14.“Tonight was a tough loss,”...

Wrestling hopes to show strength in Athens

Mike Mann January 23, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team (8-6) will take a trip to face the Ohio Bobcats (6-2) Friday evening as the Flashes open a stretch of five consecutive MAC match-ups.The Flashes are coming off an outstanding...