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Kent State senior Rachel Stypinski performs her floor routine during Kent State's "Flip for Cure" meet against Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 19. 2017. [FILE]

Stypinski, Romito lead Flashes to road win at Western Michigan

Libby Schrack February 12, 2018

Senior Rachel Stypinski tied the school record with a 9.950 on the uneven bars for the second meet in a row, and Kent State (5-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) earned its highest road score of the season...

Then a sophomore, Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski tied a Kent State record in the uneven bars (9.950) as the Flashes came in second at the George Washington quad meet on Feb. 4, 2018. 

Kent State gymnastics takes second at George Washington quad meet

Libby Schrack February 4, 2018

Kent State gymnastics took second (195.325) against No. 25 George Washington (196.525), William and Mary (193.225) and Wisconsin-OshKosh (190.975) at the George Washington quad meet Sunday in Washington,...

Then a junior, Rachel Stypinski participates on the uneven bars during a meet against Ball State Friday, March 10, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State gymnastics ranked No. 20 in nation

Libby Schrack January 26, 2018

After a strong open to the conference season with a victory against Northern Illinois, Kent State gymnastics climbed two spots and is currently No. 20 in the nation with an average score of 195.488.The...

Gymnastics to compete in Morgantown Regional

Henry Palattella March 20, 2017

The Kent State gymnastics team is competing in the Morgantown Regional in Morgantown, West Virginia, the NCAA announced Monday afternoon.The Flashes had a regional qualifying score of 195.720 in the regular...

Then a sophomore, Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski tied a Kent State record in the uneven bars (9.950) as the Flashes came in second at the George Washington quad meet on Feb. 4, 2018. 

Stypinski transforms into elite all-around performer

Scott Lendak January 30, 2017

Many gymnasts would boast about their individual awards and accomplishments, but that doesn't matter to junior Rachel Stypinski, who would much rather focus on her team's success than her individual success. “I...

Winter break sports recap

Henry Palattella January 15, 2017

The beginning of the spring semester is the tangible embodiment of a fresh start full of new opportunities. This rings true for the mentalities of Kent State's on-campus sports teams. Some teams went into...

Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs on the beam in the tri-meet at the MAC Center on Feb. 7, 2016. Stypinski took three first place finishes to help Kent State defeat George Washington University and Northern Illinois University.

Stypinski wins first career all-around title at Ohio State Quad

Henry Palattella January 15, 2017

The year 2016 proved to be a momentous 12 months for Rachel Stypinski, as the junior member of Kent State's gymnastic team was named to the first-all MAC team and MAC gymnast of the year.All of these achievements...

Junior Samantha Gordon leaps across the floor in the senior night competition against Cornell on March 5. The Goldend Flashes beat the Cornell Big Red Bears 196.000-193.175

Kent State gymnastics returns to NCAA Regionals

Elise Kogelnik March 30, 2016

A concussion kept sophomore gymnast Rachel Stypinski from competing for three weeks, but she plans to prove she’s “not an underdog” by making her all-around debut at the NCAA Regionals. “I think...

Kent State gymnastics stays focused, wins on the road

Elise Kogelnik February 29, 2016

Music from Central Michigan University’s floor exercise routines filled McGuirk Arena Sunday, but the Kent State University gymnastics team only heard encouragement from its fans.The Flashes kept their...

Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Consistency leads to season-highs and a win for the Kent State gymnastics team

Elise Kogelnik February 21, 2016

Representing Kent State's gymnastics team, sophomore Rachel Stypinski executed her routine, stuck the landing and tied sophomore Ali Marrero for first place on the uneven bars at 9.825.Stypinski moved...

Sophomore Rachel Stypinski performs her balance beam routine in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Kent State gymnastics defeats Bowling Green State University at home

Elise Kogelnik February 21, 2016

The Kent State gymnastics team defended their undefeated Mid-American Conference record with a 196.125-195.350 win against Bowling Green State University on Sunday.Kent State posted a season-high team...

Sophomore Ali Marrero performs her balance beam routine on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.

Kent State gymnasts get by with a little help from Flo Rida

Elise Kogelnik February 17, 2016

Kent State gymnastic team's junior Jordin Hardison quickly went from stretching to dancing when Flo Rida’s “My House” started blaring through the speakers in the M.A.C. Center.The rest of the gymnasts,...