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Field hockey’s Faulkner earns All-American honors

Ricky Salcer December 2, 2014

Kent State field hockey player Hannah Faulkner earned All-American honors Monday after being named to the 2014 Longstretch/NFHCA Division I Third Team.The dynamic senior forward had a season for the record...

The Kent Stater Central Michigan's Joe Roth throws Kent State's Mack McGuire to the mat during their match in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

McGuire wins 133-pound title at Navy Classic

Ricky Salcer November 23, 2014

Kent State wrestling traveled to Annapolis, Maryland this weekend – with a limited roster due to injuries ­– for the Navy Classic, where Flashes finished sixth out of 13 teams.Although the Flashes...

Kent State's Tyler Small wrestles against Lavion Mayes from the University of Missouri at the MAC Championship meet hosted by Kent State on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Small lost 4-2 in overtime.

Flashes battle injuries, prep for Navy Classic

Ricky Salcer November 20, 2014

As the Kent State wrestling team heads to Annapolis, Maryland for the Navy Classic this Saturday, it is accustomed to coming home with great results.Last year the Flashes finished second at the Navy Classic....

Kent State teammates ring the victory bell after beating Ohio University in the MAC championship game Saturday, November 8, 2014. The Flashes won, 2-0.

Flashes make history against Delaware in NCAA Tournament

Ricky Salcer November 12, 2014

Box scoreHistory was made Wednesday when the Kent State field hockey team advanced to NCAA’s Sweet Sixteen, edging the University of Delaware, 2-1.The Flashes’ (11-10, 5-1 MAC) win gives Kent State...

Sophomore forward Madison Thompson and Ball State's Mikayla Mooney fight for the ball during Kent State's 6-1 victory Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at Murphy-Mellis Field. The Flashes improved their record to 8-10 with the win and are undefeated in the Mid-American Conference.

Flashes anxious to begin conference tournament

Ricky Salcer November 6, 2014

Murphy-Mellis Field will be the site where this year’s Mid-American Conference field hockey champions are crowned.The good news for No. 2 Kent State is that they are the hosts of the 2014 tournament.The...

Sophomore midfielder Madison Thompson runs at the Longwood goal Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at Murphy-Mellis Field. The Flashes held on to a one-goal lead, scored in the first half by Hanna Faulkner, to win the game, improving their record to 8-8 and 5-0 in the MAC.

Flashes one win away from outright conference championship

Ricky Salcer October 30, 2014

 The Kent State field hockey team is one victory away from winning the Mid-American Conference Championship this season. The only thing standing in their way is Central Michigan.The Flashes (8-8, 5-0...

Senior forward Hannah Faulkner pulls back to shoot, scoring her third goal in Kent State's 6-1 victory over MAC opponents Ball State at Murphy-Mellis Field on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Faulkner scored a total of four goals in the game, all four of which came during the second half.

Faulkner named MAC Offensive Player of the Week

Ricky Salcer October 29, 2014

Senior field hockey player Hannah Faulkner was named Mid American Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday after her outstanding weekend.In her final two regular season home games, Faulkner made...

Flashes basketball to host second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween

Ricky Salcer October 25, 2014

The Kent State men’s and women’s basketball teams will host their second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween event in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, October 26.The event, open to students and the community,...

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...

Senior foward Missy Ramsey runs to the goal during the game against Michigan on Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes fell to the Wolverines, 3-2.

Ramsey earns MAC Defensive Player of the Week

Ricky Salcer October 22, 2014

Kent State senior Missy Ramsey was unanimously voted Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.Ramsey earned the honor for her outstanding play against Miami of Ohio, as she made...

Freshman Ines Delpech jumps over Ohio University's Vicky Nase's stick while taking the ball down the field during the game Saturday, October 11, 2014. The Flashes won, 4-3.

Flashes field hockey relying on seniors in home stretch of season

Ricky Salcer October 16, 2014

As the regular season winds down for the Kent State field hockey team, coach Kathleen Wiler knows how important her seniors are to the team’s success.“I rely on my seniors to set the tone, to keep...

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...