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Antonio Williams (4) goes up for a layup against Toledo's Luke Maranka (12) on Jan. 28 at the M.A.C.C.

“Mamba mentality: We stand together and we stay mentally strong”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s 21-point comeback win at Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 28, 2020

Kent State reverted to bad habits over the first 12 minutes of the game. The Flashes settled for pull-up jump shots instead of penetrating for easier looks.They allowed Toledo to score inside with little...

Wrestling snaps three-match losing streak at Buffalo

Nick Pedone Sports reporter January 26, 2020

Kent State wrestling snapped its three-match losing streak on Saturday against the University of Buffalo. The highlight of the win for the Flashes was fifth-year senior Tim Rooney defeating Buffalo’s...

Lack of offense leads to division 1 hockey loss

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 25, 2020

Kent State University played Davenport University Saturday afternoon and was able to keep the score closer than Friday night’s game.  Ian Herrmann was able to score a goal in the second period to make...

Redshirt senior Megan Carter (31) is guarded by an opposing team member during first half action on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Women’s basketball snaps three game win streak against Buffalo

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 25, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball gained the lead with 9:29 left in the second quarter and kept it until 8:12 left in the fourth quarter. The Flashes slowly watched their lead diminish against the University...

Junior forward Danny Pippen (5) goes to catch a pass from senior guard Troy Simons (3) on Jan. 21, 2020. Simons had a season high of 24 points at the game vs. Miami University on Jan. 14, 2020.

Senderoff’s message received, Pippen dominates; five takeaways from win at Buffalo

Ian Kreider January 24, 2020

Antonio Williams, Troy Simons, Anthony Roberts, Danny Pippen and Philip Whittington watched from the bench as senior guard CJ Williamson led Kent State to an early 7-6 lead over the first five minutes.Coach...

Flashes change things up, snap losing streak

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 24, 2020

For the fourth game in a row, the Kent State men’s basketball team found itself in a game that went down to the wire.A pair of late threes and some clutch free throw shooting from junior forward Danny...

Santos two first place finishes not enough in loss to Akron

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 24, 2020

Senior Brynn Santos’ two first place finishes were not enough in the Kent State women’s track and field loss to the University of Akron.Santos placed first in two events: the 60 m dash and the 200...

(From left) Sophomore Korie Davis II and Freshman Justin Dwyer compete against Akron during the 400 meter dash at the Kent State Fieldhouse Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. 

Flashes success in weight throw, shot put not enough against Akron

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 24, 2020

Kent State men’s track and field finished in first place in five events Friday night at the Akron Dual, its first home meet of the season. The Flashes’ late performance wasn’t enough in their 84-67...

Division 1 hockey loses 11-1 to Davenport

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 24, 2020

Kent State University’s club hockey team played away at Davenport this evening and suffered an 11-1 loss.  The defense seemed to lack speed during Friday night’s game and could not keep up with Davenport’s...

Blackford’s effort on the court makes her a standout freshman

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 24, 2020

Freshman forward Nila Blackford is an influential part of Kent State’s women’s basketball team this season.“She’s naturally gifted, starting to come to her own as far as her competitive drive and...

Senior guard Antonio Williams (4) attempts to pass the ball to a teammate. Williams scored 13 points on 4-for-10 shooting, but the Flashes went on to lose 76-69 to Northern Illinois on Jan. 21. 

Flashes drop third in a row against Northern Illinois

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 22, 2020

The Kent State men’s basketball team came out strong against Northern Illinois University in its first game back at home after a two loss road trip.The Flashes led 16-6 with just under seven minutes,...

Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

“There’s a lot of stuff (the coaches) are communicating, and it’s going in one ear and out the other”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s third straight loss

Ian Kreider January 22, 2020

Kent State has struggled to do anything consistently — scoring, defending, rebounding, staying out of foul trouble and a lack of free throws have each marred a 3-0 start in Mid-American Conference play....

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