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Kent State University volleyball team huddle before their match against Ball State University on October 19,2024.

Volleyball swept after close third set finish

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 6, 2024

After winning its first game in nearly two months, the Kent State volleyball team returned to familiar habits when it was swept by the Ohio Bobcats (25-21, 25-18, 25-23) in a home game Tuesday. KSU is...

The 'Aints come marching in: Why the New Orleans Saints haven’t 'got it going' in the post-Drew Brees era

The ‘Aints come marching in: Why the New Orleans Saints haven’t ‘got it going’ in the post-Drew Brees era

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 6, 2024

It really can’t be stated enough how much Drew Brees, as both a player and a person, helped heal the soul of the city of New Orleans.  The city was reeling from the damages it suffered from the destructive...

USG's College of Communication and Information senator Dennis Farahani reads poetry at the Poetry Slam Showcase Nov. 4, 2024.

Rhyme and Reason Poetry Slam Showcase unites students through shared love of literature

Addison Young, Reporter November 5, 2024

Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government welcomed students to read their own poetry at the Rhyme and Reason Poetry Slam Showcase on Monday. This was the first time USG had hosted an event like...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaeffer'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...

Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Comeback bid comes up short for women’s basketball in season opener loss

John Engoglia, Reporter November 5, 2024

Poor shooting and rebounding led the Kent State women’s basketball team to lose the season opener against James Madison 67-56 Monday night.  The Flashes were unable to find an offensive rhythm for...

Kent State then-redshirt junior VonCameron Davis looks to pass the ball off to then-junior Jalen Sullinger as he makes a breakaway in the championship game against Akron at the MAC Men's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Found a way: Flashes use free throws, clutch three-pointer to power through first game of season

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 5, 2024

Senior forward VonCameron Davis had 17 points and sank 13 free throws in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 70-66 road victory over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Tuesday...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to take MAC title back using depth and physicality

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 4, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team enters the 2024-25 campaign a hungry team, and with an emphasis on daily improvement, eyes another year of great basketball for the program. “The guys are excited...

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Sports Department November 4, 2024

This week marks the highly anticipated start to the basketball seasons at Kent State, and everything from large crowds to highly anticipated matchups to buzzer beaters and heartbreaking losses are to be...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball looks for back-to-back MAC Championships

John Engoglia, Reporter November 4, 2024

Monday evening marks the return of the Kent State women’s basketball team, as the Flashes prepare to open the season at home against James Madison.  The Flashes are coming off a strong season, where...

Kent State Junior and Forward Gabriel Lucchesi defends the puck against Northern Illinois Forward Rodahn Evans, in the third period, Sept. 14th, 2024.

Hockey bounces back with flawless weekend

Jamie First, Reporter November 3, 2024

The Kent State hockey team took back-to-back wins Friday and Saturday against Mercyhurst and West Virginia.  After some hard matches against IUP and Duquesne last weekend, the Flashes came back strong...

Senior backer Elise Bearance (4) shoots down the pitch at the field hockey game against Penn State, Sept. 13, 2024.

Flashes drop final regular season game, prepare for MAC Championship

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 3, 2024

The Kent State field hockey team fell by a score of 2-0 against the Miami University (OH) RedHawks and concluded its regular season with a record of 6-11. Freshman goalkeeper Lieve Jansen made nine...

Junior Kendall White  sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Ring the bell: Volleyball wins first game in 58 days

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 3, 2024

The story of the Kent State volleyball team this season has been one of sorrow. Blowouts, sweeps and choking away two-set leads have all been staples this season for the Flashes, but the team found itself...

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