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Kent baseball players hug after scoring during the bottom of the fourth of their game against Toledo on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

That makes six: Baseball sweeps Rockets for big winning streak

Stone O’Bryant, Reporter March 31, 2025

The Kent State baseball team looked to continue its offensive onslaught and conference play success when the Toledo Rockets came to town for a three-game series.  The team did just that, sweeping the...

Kent's bench erupts in cheers after freshman Journey Hildebrand scores a three pointer with 56 seconds left of the third quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Seniors go out with a bang in women’s basketball’s win over Toledo

John Engoglia, Reporter March 10, 2025

On Senior Day, the Kent State women’s basketball team bounced back from a rough Bowling Green loss to defeat Toledo 69-62 Saturday.  Six seniors were honored before the game: Jenna Batsch, Bridget...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, and redshirt sophomore Jamal Sumlin, 4, ring the victory bell at the end of their win against Toledo, Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Men’s basketball cracks 100-point mark, clinches spot in MAC Tournament as Rockets melt down

John Hilber, Sports Edtior February 26, 2025

Against Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team turned in its most complete game in Mid-American Conference play at home Tuesday. The game featured the Flashes’ best offensive production in...

Kent State Men's Basketball Team huddles up after a play in their game against Miami OH University on Jan. 18, 2025.

Bouncing back: Men’s basketball never trails, soars past Toledo

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just one game after sophomore guard Cian Medley matched his career-high with 15 points against Miami (OH), he scored a new career-best 22 points and led the Kent State men’s basketball team to an 83-64...

Kent State University volleyball coach Haley Eckerman speaks to players on the floor from the sideline during their match up against Ball State University on Oct. 19, 2024.

Volleyball loses final two games of season at home

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 19, 2024

In its final two games of a tough, seemingly never-ending season, the Kent State volleyball team said goodbye to a quintet of players and prepared for the offseason following a pair of losses to  the...

Graduate student Chris Payton Jr. scores a dunk during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

Preview: Men’s basketball MAC Tournament

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 13, 2024

Once again, it is March, which means it is time for conference tournaments, and tickets to March Madness will be punched.  In each conference, the conference tournament champion receives an automatic...

Before tipoff, the student section lights up the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center with their cellphones and pass the giant banner welcoming the basketball team before the Akron game on Jan. 19, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball MAC Tournament

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 12, 2024

As is true for the men, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament is the only way for a MAC women’s team to punch its ticket to March Madness. The Toledo Basketball program completed the regular...

Kent State Freshman Janae Tyler catches the ball after an unsuccessful attempt to score by a Ball State player during the game on March 6, 2024.

Women’s basketball falls to MAC leader in regular-season finale

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

Over the last six matches, the Kent State women’s basketball team is 6-0 against Toledo.  Saturday, in the final regular-season game of the year, the Flashes (18-10, 13-5 M.A.C. Center) lost their...

Guard Katie Shumate dives for the ball in the game against Ball State University on March 6, 2024.

Three-game winning streak snapped in final home game of season

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 7, 2024

Over the last three games, the Kent State women’s basketball team has limited its opponents to an average of 58 points. Wednesday, Ball State (25-4, 14-2) was the fifth Mid-American Conference opponent...

Toledo guard Sophia Wiard (left), Kent State sophomore guard Corynne Hauser and Toledo forward Jessica Cook react to the jump ball call during the Golden Flashes' 87-76 loss on Jan. 17, 2024.

‘We have to learn’: Women’s basketball fall to defending MAC champion Toledo

Emily Lowen, Reporter January 19, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball team saw its winning streak end Thursday at the M.A.C. Center, losing to Toledo 87-76. “Our focus was to be much more disruptive defensively, and that did not work...

Golden Flash Burgundy Walters at the net in the volleyball game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

Volleyball splits weekend, looking ahead to two-game home stretch

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 30, 2023

Kent State's volleyball team (6-18, 2-11) took on Ball State (14-10, 11-2) in Indiana and the University of Toledo (10-14, 8-5) in Toledo.  On Friday, in the first set, the Cardinals took a 16-6 lead...

Redshirt junior quarterback Michael Alaimo throws a pass while freshman offensive lineman Andrew Page keeps Buffalo defensive lineman Daishon Folsom off his quarterback during the Kent State vs. Buffalo football game on Oct. 21, 2023.

State of the MAC: Football sits last in the East

Demetri Manousos, Reporter October 28, 2023

Mid-American Conference football play has been intriguing this season, as teams are 4-17 against Power 5 opponents, and more than half are .500 or better in conference games. With conference play beginning,...