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Graduate linebacker Matt Bahr clutches the ball after recovering a fumble in overtime during Kent State's first home game against Kennesaw State University on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Top five football plays of the season

Michael Reiner Columnist January 12, 2020

In 2019, Kent State Football had arguably its most successful season in program history.The Flashes walked away with their first bowl game victory after defeating Utah State in the Tropical Smoothie Café...

Depth, Williams’ late scoring help Kent State secure third MAC win

Ian Kreider January 11, 2020

Senior forward Philip Whittington did not play in Saturday’s game due to the flu. Instead, senior forward Tervell Beck started, playing quality minutes, as the Flashes utilized several new lineups. Their depth...

Flashes hold on to avenge MAC tournament ouster

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter January 11, 2020

The Kent State men’s basketball team had led by as much as 14 in the second half against Central Michigan University, but that lead seemed to slip away in the waning minutes of the game.With 2:43 left...

Kent State's womens' basketball team goes in for a huddle before the game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 11, 2020. The Flashes won the game 75-63.

Women’s basketball wins first MAC game of the season

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 11, 2020

Before Saturday’s game, freshman guard Katie Shumate’s season high in total points was 18. She surpassed that total at 3:44 in the third quarter setting her new career and season high with 20 points. Shumate’s...

Kent State gymnastics looks to improve from 2019 season

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 10, 2020

Junior Abby Fletcher finished the 2018-2019 gymnastics season placing 12th in the NCAA Regional tournament with the highest scoring on the floor overall. This season, now as one of the four captains of...

How the media covers male athletes vs. female athletes

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 10, 2020

Samantha Show turned on a high and inside pitch to break a 1-1 tie against the University of Florida with a solo shot to left field. The senior pitcher looked at the ball fly, then slammed her bat down...

Flashes drop to 0-2 in conference play against Eastern Michigan

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 8, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball got off to a slow start against Eastern Michigan Wednesday night; the Flashes were held to just nine points in the first quarter.After an early deficit of 34-22, the Flashes...

Senior guard Antonio Williams poses after making a 3-pointer against Toledo on Jan. 7, 2020. He shot 2-for-3 from the 3-point line and was one of three Kent State players who scored 16 points.

Whittington, Pippen, Williams lead balanced offense, four takeaways in win over Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 8, 2020

Balance ultimately led to Kent State’s second straight win. Each of the players who averaged in double digits scored higher than their averages, helping the Flashes weather a 32-point career-high from...

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

Kent State dominates inside, takes down another MAC favorite

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter January 7, 2020

As the clock ticked down in the first half, Kent State needed a putback from senior guard C.J. Williamson to tie the game, 33-33.But the second half of Kent State’s game against Toledo was not so close...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) shoots a layup during Kent State's 77-53 win over Stetson on Nov. 30, 2019. He finished with a season-high 16 points, with 12 points coming in the second half.

Three factors heading into Kent State’s MAC opener at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

*Originally posted Jan. 2, 2020Kent State enters conference play with 10 wins for the second straight season. After a 9-1 start, the Flashes dropped two of four games, including a 96-68 loss at Mississippi...

Antonio "Booman" Williams, senior guard, drives the ball towards the hoop during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Five takeaways from Williams’, Simons’ career-highs in win at Bowling Green

Ian Kreider January 4, 2020

Kent State needed at least one guard to step up after a 28-point loss at Mississippi State on Dec. 30. During the loss, the Flashes starting three guards combined to shoot 12-for-29. Friday night they...

Flashes drop last game before conference play

Owen MacMilan Sports reporter December 31, 2019

With 9:55 to play in the first half against Mississippi State, Kent State men’s basketball team seemed to be totally in control.Senior guard Troy Simons had just hit a 3-pointer to extend the Kent State...

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