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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The Kent State softball team celebrates after a home-run.

‘We’re going to catch people off guard’: Softball prepares for upcoming season under new coach

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 6, 2024

On June 21, 2023, Kent State softball announced the hiring of coach Jessica O’Donnell. She spent the last five seasons at Saint Francis University, where she led the Red Flash to three Northeast Conference...

Keegan Knapp (Gold) cheers after regaining control from opponent Trevor Elfvin (White) during Kent States matchup against Clarion Jan. 29, 2023.

‘It’s good to go in there and just take care of business’: Wrestling wins handily over Bloomsburg

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 4, 2024

The Kent State wrestling team went into Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and toppled the Bloomsburg Huskies 37-5 on Saturday. The Flashes move to 5-0 all-time against the Huskies and have been winners in three...

Sophomore Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

No record safe: Track and field sees six athletes break personal, school records

Robyn Taylor, Reporter February 4, 2024

Kent State’s track and field team attended two meets on the road beginning Feb. 2. First attending the Akron Invitational, they then went to the two-day Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana.  Coach...

1/29 Beauty and the Beast gymnastics meet

Graduate student becomes first Kent State gymnast in 20 years to land a perfect score

Abbie Wilfing, Reporter February 3, 2024

Karlie Franz, a fifth-year gymnast for the Flashes, went perfect in her floor routine at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday, Jan. 19. The last Kent State student to record a perfect 10.000 was...

Redshirt sophomore Julius Rollins and freshman Jalen Sullinger high-five after a play during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

‘We just need to keep working’: First-half dominance leads men’s basketball past Buffalo

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 3, 2024

Over the last four games in January, Kent State men’s basketball has averaged 28 points in the first half.  Friday, the Flashes scored their second-most points in the opening 20 minutes of the game...

The womens club volleyball team meets ahead of a scrimmage Jan. 29, 2024.

‘It’s just an adventure’: Women’s club volleyball prepares for season, nationals

Taegan Evans, Reporter February 2, 2024

There is a long but exciting season ahead for the women's club volleyball team, according to co-president Alexis Zienka. “It’s just an adventure honestly, with your team,” Zienka said. The...

The Kent State womens basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball game against Central Michigan canceled

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 2, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday against Central Michigan has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.  CMU does not have enough available student-athletes, and per...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the womens basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

MAC leader ends three-game winning streak for women’s basketball

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 1, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team traveled to Muncie, Indiana, taking on Mid-American Conference leader Ball State. After implementing its first change in the starting lineup due to injury, KSU...

REACTION: NFL Conference Championships

REACTION: NFL Conference Championships

Demetri Manousos, Reporter January 31, 2024

Kansas City books second straight Super Bowl trip  For the first time since drafting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs had to hit the road for an AFC Championship game. They started...

Redshirt sophomore Julius Rollins and freshman Jalen Sullinger high-five after a play during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

Men’s basketball drops fourth consecutive home game

Matt Franos, Reporter January 31, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team has not allowed Miami (OH) to win inside the M.A.C. Center since 2014.   The six-game home winning streak ended Tuesday when the RedHawks defeated KSU 71-67. “We...

Kent State hockey battles Duquesne and goes into overtime on Nov. 18, 2023.

Hockey falls to Robert Morris Colonials

Jess Davis, Reporter January 29, 2024

Kent State’s Division 1 hockey team fell short to the Robert Morris Colonials in a senior night scrap Saturday. This game consisted of 18 penalties a piece from each team, with lots of roughing, numerous...

Sophomore Logan Doyle (Left) alongside Freshmen Caleb White (Right) competing in Mens 60 Dash Prelim on Jan. 27, 2024.

Kent State’s track and field continues success at Doug Raymond Invitational

Robyn Taylor, Reporter January 29, 2024

The two-day Doug Raymond Invitational track and field meet yielded great success for the Kent State men’s and women’s track teams inside the Kent State University Field House.  Coach Nathan Fanger...

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