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Kedronova rides big first round to fourth place, helps women’s golf place sixth at Therese Hession Invite

Andrew Gold April 21, 2024

Freshman Veronika Kedronova carded a 2-under par 70 in her first round, the best individual score in the field through 18 holes, as the Kent State women’s golf team finished sixth out of twelve teams...

Head Coach Todd Starkey discusses with Graduate Mikala Morris during the Mid-American Conference Tournament on March 15, 2024.

Women’s basketball’s Starkey inks extension through 2029-30 season

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor April 19, 2024

After leading the Kent State women’s basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2002, the program announced Thursday that coach Todd Starkey has been extended through the 2029-30 season.  Starkey...

Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

‘Our hitting was contagious’: Softball ends losing streak

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Kent State’s softball team played two games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Buffalo.  The Flashes (20-18, 6-10 MAC) outscored Western Michigan, 7-3. They were only able to win...

Catcher Brody Williams makes solid contact but grounds out to Youngstown State Third Baseman Matt Thompson in the second inning of the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

Baseball tames Nittany Lions in ‘Big 10’ to 3 victory

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2024

The flag flew again Tuesday night after the Kent State baseball team won its sixth of its last nine games in a crushing 10-3 win over Penn State. The Flashes have defeated two Power Five opponents in...

Kent State Men's basketball huddles during the second half of the game against Ohio University Jan. 26, 2024, where they lost 71 to 64.

Men’s basketball brings in new faces

Matt Franos, Reporter April 18, 2024

The transfer portal can cause a team to lose, but it can also help a team rebuild its roster in today’s collegiate sports world.  Kent State men’s basketball team has already added three talented...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

‘We need to show up and find our groove again’: Softball falls to Western Michigan

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 16, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team lost three games, taking on Mid-American Conference competitor Western Michigan.  The Flashes (19-17, 5-9 MAC) underscored Western Michigan, 9-24. “We...

PREVIEW: NBA Play-in Tournament

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 16, 2024

After 82 regular-season games, the top six NBA teams in each conference have already earned a spot in the playoffs. The teams that are seventh through tenth in the standings will have to do a little extra...

With Jake Casey sitting at third, Kent State's Brody Williams swings under St. Joseph's Ryan DeSanto's pitch during their game March 24, 2024. Williams went 0-1 with two walks in three plate appearances against the Hawks.

Baseball destroys program record in series loss to Toledo

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2024

The Kent State baseball team hit 10 home runs in one game against Toledo Sunday, setting a program record. The team won game three of the series 18-12 in extra innings but lost the series against the...

Junior Left Fielder Jake Casey and Kolton Schaller high five right after both score on a Reese double during the Golden Flashes' 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.

‘Fly the flag’: Baseball gets revenge with key grand slam

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2024

Kent State baseball was three outs away from getting revenge on a Power Five team Tuesday. Less than a month ago, on March 19, Pittsburgh University defeated KSU in a heartbreaker. The Panthers scored...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball drops two of three games despite outscoring Toledo over weekend

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 10, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team lost two out of three games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Toledo.  The Flashes (19-14, 5-6 MAC) ended up outscoring Toledo, 15-14, due to an...

Head Coach Jeff Duncan addresses the Kent baseball team after winning against East Michigan on April 7, 2024.

Offense explodes, comeback falls short for baseball in series win

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2024

The Kent State baseball team scored nine or more runs in each game of its three-game series against Eastern Michigan, but the Flashes took only two of the three games against the Mid-American Conference...

PREVIEW: Men’s Final Four

PREVIEW: Men’s Final Four

Demetri Manousos, Reporter April 6, 2024

Once again, March Madness has delivered. We have seen surprises, disappointments, upsets and more throughout the tournament.  Through it all, these four teams stayed consistent and are two wins away...

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