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Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Preview: Softball looks to make it work with new faces, splits opening games

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 14, 2025

Last year, the Kent State softball team ended its season as the eighth team in the Mid-American Conference. Despite the above .500 overall record, the team struggled mightily in conference play, finishing...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller

Men’s golf opens spring season just shy of victory

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s golf team carried over momentum from the fall to open its spring season, placing second at the Hal Williams Intercollegiate in Mobile, Ala.  The Flashes shot a 24-under-par 828...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, dribbles the ball down the court as Arkansas redshirt sophomore Terrance Ford Jr. tries to block him in the second half of their game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball keeps streak going with efficient win over Central Michigan

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

It had been over three months since the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 90 or more points in a game. It last happened Nov. 8 in a 98-53 victory over Miami-Hamilton.  The drought was broken,...

Trump administration bans transgender women from participating in college sports

Emma Campbell February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from participating in college sports. Kent State provides insight into their thoughts and feelings regarding this...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, rings the victory bell after their win against Arkansas on Saturday, Feb 8. 2025.

Non-conference thriller: Men’s basketball defeats Sun Belt’s top team

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 9, 2025

In the Kent State Men's Basketball team’s final game against a non-conference opponent, it came out with a clutch 76-75 win over the Sun Belt Conference-leading Arkansas State Red Wolves at home. “Really...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Season continues to trend downward as wrestling gets beat on the road

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 9, 2025

For the sixth time in seven contests, the Kent State wrestling team was defeated by the Ohio Bobcats when the teams took to the mats against each other. For the sixth time this season, KSU has lost...

Kent State University sophomore forward Janae Tyler, 34, goes up for the layup as University of Akron freshman forward Ni'Rah Clark, 33, tries to block the layup in their match on Feb. 1, 2025.

Balanced scoring effort leads women’s basketball to bounce-back win over Troy

John Engoglia, Reporter February 9, 2025

Utilizing offensive depth and playmaking, the Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Troy 84-73 in a high-octane scoring affair Saturday.   The win comes off a tough loss to Northern Illinois...

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...

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 7, 2025

Kent State’s very own Antonio Gates was one of four members selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class this year. He is one of four members that had their name called. Gates was a 16-year tight...

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...

Then-freshman Veronika Kedroňová goes for the putt at the ninth hole at the final round of the Mid-American Conference Championships in Grove City, Ohio, on April 24, 2024.

Spring starts off in a slump for women’s golf

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 6, 2025

After a long winter break, the Kent State women’s golf team had a challenging return to competition at the Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.  The Flashes placed 17th out of 18 teams,...

Charlie Behner, Kent State junior, competes in the floor event against Western Michigan University Gymnastics on Feb. 2, 2025.

Gymnastics stays undefeated after knocking off defending MAC champion, still looks to improve

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter February 4, 2025

The Kent State Gymnastics team remains undefeated for the season, as they secured a win over Mid-American Conference opponent Western Michigan in a home meet Sunday afternoon. The win boosted its...

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