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A wrestling match goes on as the Kent State gymnastics team huddles on the floor mat at the third annual Beauty and the Beast event in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. The Kent State wrestling team beat Eastern Michigan University 25-9m and the Kent State gymnastics team beat the University of Pittsburgh 195.750 to 191.175.

Wrestling, gymnastics shine in Friday’s Beauty and the Beast event

Megan McEldowney February 2, 2015

The audience in the M.A.C. Center roared with excitement, ignited by a bold introduction of the Kent State Flashes stepping onto the mat. The wrestlers entered arm-in-arm with the gymnasts, handing them...

Wrestling falls 19-13 in Sunday’s dual meet against Central Michigan

Zac Sommer February 1, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team continues to struggle in road duals this season as the Flashes fell 19-13 to Central Michigan on Sunday.The Flashes were off to another slow start after losing four straight...

Kent State junior Tyler Buckwalter won by decision over Eastern Michigan's Devan Marry, 9-5, at the Beauty and the Beast wrestling and gymnastics event in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. The Flashes swept their competition at the Beauty and the Beast for the third straight year as Kent State's gymnastics team defeated Pittsburgh 195.750 to 191.175 and the wrestling team beat Eastern Michigan 25-9.

Wrestling defeats Eastern Michigan to win Beauty and the Beast meet

Megan McEldowney January 31, 2015

Seven minutes, three periods, one goal: To win, which the Kent State wrestling team achieved Friday night during the annual Beauty and the Beast event, defeating Eastern Michigan 25-9 at the M.A.C. Center.Junior...

Gymnastics defeats Pittsburgh at Beauty and the Beast meet

Megan McEldowney January 31, 2015

The Kent State gymnastics team won 195.75-191.175 against the University of Pittsburgh.During the first rotation, Kent State came out strong on the vault. Sophomore Skyelee Lamano led the Flashes out of...

Kent State's Tyler Small tries to take down Ohio's Joel Shump during their wrestling meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Wrestling starts slow, falls to Edinboro

Quentin Smith January 19, 2015

The road struggles continued Sunday for the Kent State wrestling team, as they suffered a 27-12 loss to the 15th-ranked Edinboro Fighting Scots.The Flashes got off to a slow start in the meet when junior...

Kent State's Mike Vollant tries to keep Ohio's Cody Walters close to the mat during their wrestling meet in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Kent State wrestling wins home opener against OU

Quentin Smith January 16, 2015

The Kent State men's wrestling team captured an impressive victory over their in-state foe, Ohio University, 24-12, in the season’s home opener.Kent State (6-7, 2-1 MAC) received major contributions...

McGuire tabbed MAC Wrestler of the Week

Richie Mulhall November 26, 2014

Kent State wrestler Mack McGuire was named Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week on Wednesday following his 133-pound title victory this past Saturday at the Navy Classic, held in Annapolis, Maryland.The...

Kent State's Tyler Small wrestles against Lavion Mayes from the University of Missouri at the MAC Championship meet hosted by Kent State on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Small lost 4-2 in overtime.

Flashes battle injuries, prep for Navy Classic

Ricky Salcer November 20, 2014

As the Kent State wrestling team heads to Annapolis, Maryland for the Navy Classic this Saturday, it is accustomed to coming home with great results.Last year the Flashes finished second at the Navy Classic....

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...

Kent State's Tyler Small wrestles against Lavion Mayes from the University of Missouri at the MAC Championship meet hosted by Kent State on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Small lost 4-2 in overtime.

Kent State falls to Ohio State in wrestling dual

Ray Strickland November 13, 2014

The Flashes could not outwrestle a talented Ohio State Buckeyes team Thursday night at St. John Arena.Kent State fell to the Buckeyes, 38-3, with junior 149-pounder Mike DePalma being the only Kent State...

Wrestling finishes third in Brookport/Oklahoma Invitational

Ray Strickland November 8, 2014

2014 Brookport/Oklahoma Invitational ResultsThe Kent State wrestling team had three individuals claim titles to finish in third place with 120.0 team points at the Brookport/Oklahoma Invitational on Saturday.Senior...

Kent State's Michael DePalma wins his final match at the 2014 MAC Championship wrestling meet Sunday, March 8, 2014, in the M.A.C. Center. DePalma's final defeat against an Ohio University player won him third place in his weight class.

Flashes open wrestling season in New York

Ray Strickland November 6, 2014

The Kent State wrestling team will compete in its first tournament of the season at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational this weekend in Brockport, New York.The Flashes are coming off of a season in which...