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An early look at Akron: Three factors heading into Saturday’s Wagon Wheel

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 8, 2019

The health of Akron quarterback Kato Nelson.An apparent arm injury sidelined Nelson in the first half of Akron’s 37-29 loss to UMass on Sept. 28. Nelson could be seen with his arm in a sling without...

Jon Mills coaches at the 2018 NCAA Men’s Golf National Championship at the Karsten Creek Golf Club on May 28, 2018, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Jon Mills emphasizes culture of competition for mens golf team

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 8, 2019

Men’s golf coach Jon Mills is trying to tap into and expand the culture of Kent forged by former coach Herb Page.“Obviously creating that culture is hugely important,” Mills said. “The great thing...

Junior forward Rubin Chavarria chases after the puck while Syracuse forward William Franzese pushes against him during Kent State's game against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

Overtime yields first win of the season for Flashes’ hockey team

Dana O'Black Sports reporter October 6, 2019

Kent State hockey earned its first win of the season in overtime Friday night against Syracuse University.The team won 4-3 Friday night.Due to injuries, the team is down to only dressing 5 defensemen,...

Junior midfielder Vital Kats high fives teammates while she runs onto the field before the game against the University of Toledo begins on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.

Soccer loses one, wins one over weekend

Dante Centofanti Sports reporter October 6, 2019

The weekend for the Kent State women’s soccer team got off to a rocky start with a 3-1 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons (6-4-2, 4-0) Friday night at Dix Stadium. The Flashes trailed early after a goal...

Field Hockey victorious against Indiana, finishes 2-0 on weekend road trip

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter October 6, 2019

Kent State University women’s field hockey (7-5) beat University of Indiana (4-7) by a score of 5-1 on Sunday.The Flashes’ offense set the tone early with three goals in the first period, scored by...

Senior Ashley Makruski, number 16, goes up for a spike during the Ohio University game. The Flashes lost 0-3.

Flashes Volleyball drops to 0-4 in MAC, look for first conference win in Buffalo

Nicholas Pedone Sports reporter October 6, 2019

With a 6-3 record just a few weeks ago, Kent State’s volleyball team was off to its best start since 2014.Since then, the Flashes have only walked away with a victory one time, owning a 7-9 record so...

Freshman running back Joachim Bangda runs the ball during Saturday's 48-0 loss to Wisconsin. He finished with eight carries for 32 yards.

Kent State offense held scoreless for first time since 2017 in blowout loss to Wisconsin

Ian Kreider Sports Reporter October 5, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis mentioned that the size and aggression of the Wisconsin offensive line would be the difference in the game during his weekly press conference Monday.That proved to be true.Kent State came...

On Sept. 8, 2019 the University of Maine played Temple University in field hockey --the match ended as a scoreless scrimmage after it was called in double overtime to allow for a pre-game fireworks display for Kent State's football team.

Kent State releases results from internal investigation into canceled field hockey game

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 4, 2019

Editors Note: The original version was updated to include a quote from University of Maine's athletic director. On September 7, 2019, Kent State cancelled a NCAA Division 1 field hockey game between the...

Quarterback Dustin Crum passes with wide receiver Javaughn Williams before the Homecoming game on Sept. 21. 

Five factors heading into Saturday’s game at Wisconsin

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 2, 2019

Jonathan Taylor. Enough said.He has 84 carries/567 yards/11 total touchdowns through four games.His 11 touchdown mark (eight rushing touchdowns, three receiving touchdowns) is tied for first in the country....

Kent State and John Carroll players fight over the puck during a 9-2 Flashes' victory at the KSU Ice Arena on Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Steve Albert Donates 50,000 to Kent State’s hockey program

Dana O’Black Sports reporter October 2, 2019

Back in 1968, Steve Albert was a freshman at Kent State who wanted to be a sports play-by-play announcer. When the university opened its new ice arena in 1970, Albert put together a hockey team...

Flashes Volleyball swept by Miami and Bowling Green

Nicholas Pedone Sports reporter September 29, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team quickly ran into adversity as they opened up the MAC competition over the weekend.The Flashes were swept on their home floor by Miami University, losing in straight sets...

Nathaniel Schwartz watches from the bench as the Flashes face off against the Pittsburgh panthers at the Kent State Ice Arena. Kent lost 5-2. Sep 28, 2019

Kent State Hockey defeated in opening weekend

Dana O'Black Sports reporter September 29, 2019

Fourteen penalties led Kent State to be defeated by the University of Pittsburgh in the season opener this weekend.The team fell 4-2 on Friday night and 5-2 on Saturday night.Coach Jim Underwood said despite...

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