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The Kent State athletic department's state-of-the-art cryotherapy chamber. The $50,000 device is being used to help student-athletes recover from minor bumps, bruises and soreness after competitions and practices. 

‘Like something out of a spaceship’: Kent State athletes use cryotherapy for recovery

Cameron Hoover February 4, 2018

Jordan Korinek and the Kent State women’s basketball team needed a quick and simple way to recover after a grueling road trip at the Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, which saw the Flashes play three games...

Flashes falter despite Thames’ career-high

Ian Kreider February 3, 2018

Kent State’s (11-12, 4-7) struggles started at the beginning of their Saturday matchup against Northern Illinois (11-11, 3-8).The Flashes shot just 6-for-19 from the field in the first quarter. Defensively...

Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Women’s basketball loses despite strong defensive performance

Scott Lendak December 10, 2017

Coming into Saturday's matchup against the Kent State women's basketball team, Michigan senior guard Katelynn Flaherty was the sixth best scorer in the country, averaging just over 23 points per game. Kent...

Kent State senior guard Naddiyah Cross (left) races Detroit Mercy junior guard Brittney Jackson to the ball Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes beat the Titans, 82-74, in the home opener at the M.A.C. Center.

Cross scores career-high 19 in Kent State’s win over Eastern Kentucky

Henry Palattella December 5, 2017

Throughout her time at Kent State, senior starting point guard Naddiyah Cross has never been a scorer. She came into the Flashes' matchup against Eastern Kentucky averaging five points per game, and she...

Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Stephens’ second half sparks Flashes’ victory in home opener

Scott Lendak December 1, 2017

Senior forward Jordan Korinek — the Kent State women’s basketball team's leading scorer of the year —  was held in check for much of the first half of their home opener matchup against Detroit Mercy....

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden dribbles past Youngstown State freshman forward Amara Chikwe at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [FILE]

Women’s basketball hopes to build off promising start

Scott Lendak November 29, 2017

At first glance, the Kent State women's basketball team's 4-3 start to the season might not seem overly impressive. But considering their tough strength of schedule, the team's start is encouraging. The...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State women’s basketball splits final two games in Play4Kay Showcase

Scott Lendak November 26, 2017

After the Kent State women’s basketball team fell to No. 14 Stanford in its first game of this weekend's Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, they knew it was vital to win at least one of the next two games. “Going...

No. 14 Stanford women’s basketball pulls away late after Kent State keeps it close

Scott Lendak November 24, 2017

When the Kent State women's basketball team matched up against No. 14 Stanford, the 25-point difference in the final score didn’t tell the full story.Kent State played better than the Cardinal at times,...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State cruises to 81-60 win over Southern Louisiana

Scott Lendak November 18, 2017

After a tough loss against Florida Gulf Coast University, the Kent State women's basketball team entered the game against Southeastern Louisiana with a chip on their shoulder.Defensive chatter from Kent...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

FGCU explodes in first half for victory in women’s basketball

Scott Lendak November 17, 2017

After starting the season 2-0, it was still unclear what kind of team the Kent State women’s basketball team was. They struggled in their opening games against two less than formidable opponents.Florida...

Kent State guard Alexa Golden dribbles the ball past Youngstown State guard Alison Smolinski.

Golden, Stephens power Flashes past sluggish first quarter

Henry Palattella November 14, 2017

After one quarter of play in their Tuesday afternoon matchup against Youngtown State, things looked bleak for the Kent State women’s basketball team.The Flashes were a dismal 1-8 from the field, with...

Merissa

Finding stability on the court

Henry Palattella November 5, 2017

It was a hazy afternoon in June 2007 when Merissa Barber-Smith’s mother sat her four children down in the living room of their house on the South Side of Chicago.“Kids,” she told them, “we’re...