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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.

Wrestling had top-four finish in MAC Championships, finishes 11th

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 10, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team took to the mats in New Jersey for the Mid-American Conference Championships, which took place from Friday to Saturday. The championships kicked off after a 1-15 regular...

Junior Blake Schaffer throws down Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Championship at Kent State on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling posts program-worst regular season record after 13th straight loss

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team was winning on Cleveland State’s mats after seven of the 10 matches were complete. Going into the 184-pounder matchup, KSU was beating the Vikings 15-12, and the team...

Wrestling head coach Jim Andrassy speaks with the referee during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Wrestling unable to score a point on the road, drops 12th straight match

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

In a season full of losses, the Kent State wrestling team experienced a different kind of defeat Thursday night at Central Michigan’s place. The Flashes did not win a single match in the dual meet,...

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...

Adan Benavidez makes his move towards George Mason's JB Dragovich during their second round consolation match at the Mid-American Conference Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling’s 10-game slide fueled by 0-3 weekend slate

John Hilber, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

The chapters are all starting to look the same in the wrestling team’s story this season. From Friday until Sunday, Kent State took on three teams in head-to-head style matchups. The opponents were...

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.

Wrestling falls for seventh loss in a row

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team came up short, losing 18-16, during its senior night meet against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friday evening. Despite the loss, the Flashes still put up a...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

How did Kent State sports do over winter break?

John Hilber, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

Kent State classes were off for winter break, but the athletics were in full swing. Four teams competed over the break, which took place from Dec. 7  – Jan. 12. Men’s basketball, women’s basketball,...

Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Meiszner wins championship in big weekend for wrestling at Navy Classic

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 26, 2024

Junior 141-pounder Billy Meiszner took home some serious hardware for the Flashes in the Kent State wrestling team’s appearance at the Navy Classic Sunday.  Ten different weight classes waged war...

Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Wrestling’s heavyweight continues hot start to season in loss

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 19, 2024

In the Kent State wrestling team’s 25-14 loss to Bellarmine University on Sunday, redshirt freshman Brentan Simmerman took home another victory in what’s been a personal success story to start the...

Junior Blake Schaeffer pulls out of the leg hold against Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024.  Schaeffer went on to win this match with a 2-1 decision on his way to a third place finish in the tournament, Kent State's highest individual finish.

Shaffer, Thomas take wrestling to victory in home opener

Gage Wellman, Reporterr November 11, 2024

Junior Blake Shaffer and redshirt freshman Trent Thomas carried the Kent State wrestling team to a 23-15 victory over the Gannon University Golden Knights in KSU’s first home game and victory this season...

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.

Wrestling hit hard in double-digit losses to open season

John Hilber, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

After an offseason of preparation, the Kent State wrestling team took on Bucknell and Maryland for its first matches of the season Sunday. The Flashes dropped both games by an average margin of over...

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.

Wrestling misses out on national qualifiers, finish 11th in MAC Championships

Andrew Gold, Reporter March 11, 2024

Sophomore 197 lbs. Blake Schaffer, the third seed in his weight class, needed to finish in the top two on Saturday at the Mid-American Conference Championships to punch a ticket to the National Tournament. Schaffer...