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Men’s golf finishes in seventh place at the Colleton River Collegiate

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter March 3, 2020

Kent State men’s golf competed in the Colleton River Collegiate Golf Tournament and finished seventh out of 15 universities. The two-day tournament, over March 2nd and March 3rd, was held by Michigan...

Senior Megan Carter (31) runs down court during the first half of game against Miami University on Sat. Feb. 22, 2020. She had the highest scoring points of 21, with 10 rebounds. Kent State University won 80-75 against Miami University.

Confidence, resilience and leadership sum up Megan Carter

Redshirt senior guard Megan Carter’s resilience and leadership shaped her into the player she is today.“She’s a good leader through leading by example,” sophomore forward Lindsey Thall said. “If...

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Flash in the Pan Episode 4

March 2, 2020

*Originally published Feb. 28.Ian Kreider is joined by KentWired Sports Editor Amanda Levine and TV2 Sports Director Ben Pagani to talk Kent State women's basketball. Ian and Mitch Meyers discuss Kent...

Kent State baseball takes series from Winthrop University

Nick Pedone Sports reporter March 1, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team was able to carry over some positive momentum from last weekend’s series against Florida Gulf Coast University.Going into the game, Winthrop was undefeated with an 8-0 record....

Pay. Them.

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

There is a pay disparity between men and women in most work forces. White women earn 79 cents to a man’s dollar, asian women 87 cents, black women 65 cents and hispanic women 58 cents. It is clear...

Lack of offense leads to six game skid for Kent State softball

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

Kent State softball’s offense struggled against three top 25-ranked universities at the Wooo Pig Classic this weekend. The Flashes were outscored 42-9 against Florida State, University of Arkansas, Baylor...

Philip Whittington shoots inside during a ninth grade game for the AAU Hornets. 

Whittington overcomes lack of confidence, early failures in journey to Kent State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 1, 2020

Philip Whittington’s basketball career started as a toddler accompanying his dad, Kindell Whittington, to a local Los Angeles gym. With a diaper bag in hand, the two spent countless hours on the court....

Lawson, Mally help Flashes secure third place at MAC Tournament

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

The men’s track and field Mid-American Conference Tournament looked almost identical to the 2019 championship.This year, redshirt junior TJ Lawson came into the MAC Tournament as the top-ranked athlete...

Women’s basketball tops Bowling Green in 2OT

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 29, 2020

Freshman guard Katie Shumate received the inbounds pass from redshirt senior guard Megan Carter. Shumate dribbled toward the basket, was double teamed and passed the ball to cutting freshman forward Nila...

Freshman Rachel DeCavitch flips in the air on the balance beam during the annual pink meet against Bowling Green, the College at Rockport, and Ursinus College. Kent State won the meet posting its second-highest score of the season at 195.450.

Gymnastics team score its second-highest score and wins Pink Meet

Sara Al Harthi Sports reporter February 28, 2020

The Kent State gymnastics team (12-2, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) won its annual Pink Meet Friday against Bowling Green, Brockport and Ursinus. The team scored its second-highest score of the season,...

Junior forward Danny Pippen [5] walks off the court after being ejected with five minutes left in the game at the M.A.C.C. against Ohio University on Feb. 28. Kent State lost 76-69.

Roberts’ absence, Pippen’s ejection limits Flashes in closing minutes at Ohio

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 28, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen elbowed Ohio forward Sylvester Ogbonda in the chest following a scrum for a rebound with five minutes left. The play was initially called a common foul, but after a five-minute...

Junior forward Danny Pippen [5] walks off the court after being ejected with five minutes left in the game at the M.A.C.C. against Ohio University on Feb. 28. Kent State lost 76-69.

Kent State fouls out in Athens

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter February 28, 2020

With 5:17 left in Kent State v. Ohio Univesity men’s basketball game, Danny Pippen walked off the floor, staring staight ahead into the visitor’s locker room.The officials handed Pippen a flagrant...

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