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Kent State junior Jenna McCrudden winds up for a shot at the goal during the game against Ball State.

Miami continues its streak: Field hockey drops championship game

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 6, 2023

After defeating Miami (OH) 2-1 on Oct. 13, Kent State’s field hockey team had its opportunity to end the RedHawk's run of five consecutive Mid-American Conference Tournament titles Saturday. However,...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey advances to conference championship

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 4, 2023

On the season, Kent State’s field hockey team was 0-3 in overtime games.  Friday, the Flashes earned their first win in extra time, defeating Appalachian State in overtime 3-2 in the semifinals of...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after then-junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

One year in the making – soccer clinches home playoff game

Matt Franos, Reporter October 26, 2023

One year ago, Buffalo came into Dix Stadium and knocked Kent State’s soccer team out of the postseason with a 2-0 victory in the regular season finale. Thursday, the Flashes traveled to Buffalo and...

Fifth-year starter Mike DePalma grapples for position in the clinch against Justin Oliver of Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

MAC Wrestling Tournament day one: DePalma makes finals, Miller injured

Dan Armelli March 5, 2016

It was the thrill of victory and the agony of medical default Saturday for the Kent State wrestling team. Fifth-year senior Mike DePalma needed a one-point escape to send his semifinals match with...

 Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Grimm breaks career home run mark as Flashes roll in Red & Black Classic

Nick Buzzelli February 28, 2016

With the bases empty in the bottom of the fifth inning Sunday afternoon, junior Maddy Grimm drove a 2-1 pitch from North Dakota State University’s Kaitlyn Leddy over the right field fence at the University...

Kent State fifth year wrestler Tyler Buckwalter flips a wrester from Old Dominion University during a meet at the MACC on Jan. 24, 2016. The Flashes won the Meet 25-13.

Wrestling streaks with seven straight wins

Dan Armelli February 6, 2016

The Kent State wrestling team had a week off last week to prepare for a brutal back-to-back road trip against Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa.Coach Jim Andrassy said the whole team benefited from the...

Freshman Sam Jones serves the ball to Indiana State during the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Women’s volleyball ready for Sacramento invitational

Jesse Runner September 16, 2015

The women’s volleyball team travels to California Friday night to participate in the Sacramento State Invitational.The Golden Flashes enter the tournament with a record of 5-4 after splitting games against...

Kent State volleyball players cheer in a game against Miami in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. 

Kent State volleyball hosts Golden Flashes Classic

Jesse Runner Sports Reporter September 2, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team hosts the Golden Flashes Classic — a four team, six game tournament — beginning Friday versus Indiana State University in the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes enter...

Kent State Senior Troy Summers taking a big cut during the second game of a doubleheader against Oakland. The Flashes went on to win 16-1, Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

Baseball struggles in Virginia tournament

Andrew Bugel March 8, 2015

Baseball struggles in Virginia tournamentThe Kent State Flashes baseball team (6-6) traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia this weekend to take on Liberty in a three-game series. Friday’s game was cancelled...

  Kent State senior Devareaux Manley shoots and misses as the flashes are down 41-50 in the second half of Saturday’s game against Buffalo, Feb. 28, 2015.

Men’s basketball faces must-win week

Stephen Means March 1, 2015

At the beginning of the week, Kent State's men's basketball team (19-10, 10-6 Mid-American Conference) had to feel good about their season. The Flashes stood alone at the top of the conference and standout...

Flashes defeat Lock Haven in first dual win

Ray Strickland November 16, 2014

The Kent state wrestling team earned its first win of the season in the Eastern Michigan Duals on Saturday against Lock Haven, winning by a score of 22-18.The Flashes, now 1-3, did not enter the tournament...