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

Wrestling team wins rematch versus Old Dominion

Dan Armelli January 24, 2016

Some of the Kent State wrestling team’s older wrestlers have suffered tough losses over the past few weeks. However, underclassmen have been able to step up and help deliver its fifth-straight dual win. Two...

5th-year Senior Tyler Buckwalter works for a single leg takedown against Daniel Lewis of the University of Missouri at the MAC Center on Dec. 20, 2016. The Golden Flashes lost to Missouri 12-35.

Kent State defeats Ohio, Eastern Michigan in weekend road duels

Dan Armelli January 18, 2016

The Kent State wrestling team found themselves down early in two separate duals this weekend, but the Flashes eventually defeated Mid-American Conference opponents Ohio University and Eastern Michigan...

Redshirt junior wrestler and economics major Chance Driscoll.

Wrestling and gymnastics: Balancing team and the individual

Dan Armelli December 9, 2015

At the Ohio Duals, dawn of the wrestling season in November, Chance Driscoll sat in one of the coaches’ chairs, calling out instructions to Kent State wrestlers. Driscoll isn’t a coach, he’s a member...

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Mike DePalma

Dan Armelli November 13, 2015

Fifth-year senior 149-pounder Mike DePalma’s 3-0 performance at the Eastern Michigan duals last weekend earned him MAC Wrestler of the Week honors. It’s the first time he’s won the award.DePalma...

Members of the Kent State Wrestling team jog around the mats set up in Risman Plaza for their third annual outdoor wrestling practice. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling holds third annual outdoor practice

Dan Armelli October 13, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team held its third annual outdoor practice Monday at Risman Plaza.Though the wind was blowing, the weather was near perfect for students, families and visitors to spend time watching...

Kent State's Ian Miller celebrates as he wins his final match of the MAC Championship Sunday, March 9, 2014. Miller defeated his opponent from Central Michigan and finished first in his weight class winning him a Mid-American Conference title.

Update: Miller finishes fifth at NCAA Championships

Zac Sommer March 21, 2015

 Junior wrestler Ian Miller finished in fifth place for the second consecutive time after earning his second All-American honor at the 2015 NCAA Championships in St. Louis on Saturday.Miller lost his...

Kent State's Ian Miller pins his opponent and watches as the time ends in his final match of the MAC Championship Sunday, March 9, 2014. Miller defeated his opponent from Central Michigan and finished first in his weight class winning him a Mid-American Conference title.

Scoring error results in loss for Miller

Zac Sommer March 20, 2015

Kent State’s Ian Miller was denied an official victory on Friday due to a scoring error in Friday morning’s quarterfinal round of the NCAA Wrestling Championships.No. 7 seed Miller (157) maintained...

Kent State University Senior Caleb Marsh tries to pin Northern Illinois Universitys Trace Engelkes during Kents final home match of the season in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Feb.13, 2015. March won 10-4 over Engelkes and the Flashes won 27-6 bringin their record to 8-12 overall.

Miller wins third MAC title as Kent State finishes fourth

Zac Sommer March 8, 2015

Junior Ian Miller won his third consecutive Mid-American Conference title as the Flashes placed fourth overall in the MAC Championships Sunday.“I just kept my composure and didn’t get frustrated,”...

Kent State wrestler tries for third MAC title at championships

Zac Sommer March 8, 2015

Kent State junior Ian Miller looks to win his third Mid-American Conference title after winning both matches Saturday at the MAC Championships.Miller (157) completed six takedowns in his quarterfinal match...

KentWired Sports Update: February 16, 2015

February 17, 2015

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Wrestling team falls to Northern Illinois

Zac Sommer February 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team was unable to advance in the NWCA National Duals on Sunday as the Flashes fell to No. 5 ranked Illinois, 38-0, in Champaign, Illinois.Junior wrestler Kyle Bauer (149) and...

 Kent State Junior Mack McGuire wrestles his opponent Leighton Gaul of Northern Iowa on Sunday Feb. 8, 2015. McGuire won by decision 4-1.

Panthers edge Kent State wrestling, 21-16

Zac Sommer February 8, 2015

No. 2 ranked Kent State wrestler Ian Miller dropped a key match in Kent State’s 21-16 loss against Northern Iowa on Sunday.Miller, ranked second in the 157-pound class according to intermatwrestle.com,...