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Sophomore midfielder Meghan Cawood [33] cradles the ball down the field during the women’s lacrosse game on Feb. 28, 2020. Kent State University lost 18-9 against Butler University.

Kent State women’s lacrosse loses to Butler University in home opener

Mason Lawlor Sports reporter February 28, 2020

Kent State women’s lacrosse dropped a tough match against the Butler Bulldogs, 18-9, in its first home game of 2020 Friday afternoon. The Flashes battled back throughout most of the second half, cutting...

Senior guard Antonio “Booman” Williams (4) makes a layup to give Kent State a 29-24 lead against Miami University midway through the first half on Feb. 25, 2020. Kent State won 74-61 and Williams scored a game-high of 17 points.

Flashes dominate Miami, avenge first MAC loss of the season

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor February 25, 2020

Miami University men’s basketball team brought the ball up as the clock ran down to 16 seconds when Antonio “Booman” Williams of Kent State grabbed his second steal of the night.The Flashes’ senior...

Junior Danny Pippen (5) makes a layup to extend Kent State’s lead to 55-41 with 13:19 left against Miami University on Feb. 25, 2020. Kent State won 74-61 and Pippen scored 16 points in his return from a back injury.

Pippen’s return, best ball movement in MAC play, help snap Flashes’ two-game losing streak

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 25, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen dunked the ball multiple times in the layup line.An impossible feat just four days ago after Pippen injured his back tying his shoe. He struggled to stand or sit up straight...

McGinty, Panthong help Flashes win Icon Invitational

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 25, 2020

After the Kent State women’s golf team struggled in its last performance, finishing in sixth place, the Flashes dropped from No. 3 in the country to No. 5.Kent State went on to win the ICON Invitational,...

Baseball wins series against Florida Gulf Coast University

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 23, 2020

On Friday evening in Fort Myers, Florida, Kent State’s baseball team was back on the road looking to rebound from a 12-0 shutout that came at the hands of the University of Miami.Friday started a three...

Paltrinieri, Kurtz late performance not enough for men’s golf

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 23, 2020

Kent State men’s golf competed against seven top 50 universities and finished ahead of two ranked schools, No. 47 West Virginia and No. 32 North Florida, who tied for seventh.A strong final performance...

Hockey drops last home game

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 22, 2020

Kent State University DI hockey suffered another loss Saturday evening against Duquesne. The game ended with a 4-0 score after Duquesne took a one-point lead early in the first.Duquesne scored two more...

Thall’s confidence and leadership contribute to 100 block accomplishment

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 21, 2020

With 3:49 to go in the fourth quarter during last Saturday’s 87-68 win against Toledo, sophomore forward Lindsey Thall blocked her 100th career shot becoming the third person in Mid-American Conference...

Flashes drop third game of the season against No. 20 Texas Tech

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 19, 2020

Senior pitcher Madi Huck came into Tuesday’s match up against No. 20 Texas Tech with a 0.78 ERA. The right-handed pitcher struggled against a dominant Raiders lineup after shutting down Texas Southern’s...

Huck, Scali shut down offense at Maverick Classic

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 16, 2020

Kent State softball’s ability to capitalize on errors and elite pitching performances helped secure a 4-1 performance at the Maverick Classic in Arlington, TX this weekend. The Flashes’ strong pitching...

Wrestling ends regular season with a loss against Clarion

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 15, 2020

Kent State’s wrestling team concluded its season on a disappointing note Friday evening in Pennsylvania. Despite major decisions from juniors Andrew McNally and Cory Simpson, the Flashes were defeated...

Senior Mitch Peterson [13] and senior Troy Simons [3] celebrate after Simons dunks, making the score 41-38 against Ohio Sat. Feb. 15, 2020. Kent State University won 87-72, as Simons scored a career-high 27 points.

Simons’ career-high, most 3-pointers since 2013 help Flashes snap two-game losing streak

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 15, 2020

Senior guard Troy Simons drove left and dunked the ball with his right hand. He walked towards the camera on the baseline, flexed and screamed after finishing through Lunden McDay, who tried to take a...