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Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during Kent State's game at Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Crum’s career day offset by Flashes’ poor defensive performance in Athens

Ian Kreider October 19, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum finished with a career-high four touchdown passes.It was the first time since 2004 that a Kent State quarterback threw for four or more touchdowns in a game. Josh Cribbs...

Field Hockey beats Central Michigan 3-2 on the road

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter October 18, 2019

Kent State women’s field hockey beat Central Michigan University 3-2 Friday on the road to remain undefeated in Mid-American Conference play.“It’s really important for us to keep rolling especially...

5 factors heading into Saturday’s game at Ohio

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 16, 2019

Kent State is 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference for the first time since 2012. They also lead the MAC East for the first time since 2012.Heading into Saturday's game, they are underdogs for the first...

3 things to watch for men’s basketball

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter October 16, 2019

1) The team is ready to move on from Jaylin Walker and Jalen AveryThe Flashes offense last year largely ran through Walker’s isolation when he was healthy.“This year’s team is different,” coach...

3 things to watch for women’s basketball

Gina Butkovich, sports editor October 16, 2019

The team is hungry for more postseason wins.The 2018-19 season saw the team beat Green Bay for the program’s first postseason win since 1996. The experience made the team, especially the three seniors,...

Flashes can’t close on a win, still look strong

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 15, 2019

The Kent State women’s golf team lost for the first time Sunday, but coach Lisa Strom said her first fall season at Kent proved what her team can do.“It’s a little bit bittersweet to finish the season...

Kent State soccer beats Akron 2-0

Gina Butkovich, Sports editor October 13, 2019

Less than three minutes into the game, sophomore midfielder Karly Hellstrom took a shot from five yards in front of the net. The ball rebounded, Hellstrom collected it and scored her fifth goal of the...

Kent Setter Natalie Tagala pops a ball back into play during the third set against Akron.

Kent State volleyball falls to Akron

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 13, 2019

On Friday night, Kent State volleyball had its first Mid-American Conference victory with a sweep over Buffalo. On Saturday night, they only managed one match victory in a loss to Akron. “What happens...

The Flashes celebrate and raise the Wagon Wheel after a 26-3 win against the Zips in Akron.

Kent State beats Akron for first time since 2014 behind Matthews’ career day

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 12, 2019

True freshman running back Joachim Bangda went down with an undisclosed injury after a six yard carry on the third play from scrimmage.Enter senior running back Will Matthews.Matthews came into the game...

Kent State volleyball secures first MAC victory

Gina Butkovich, sports editor October 12, 2019

Kent State volleyball had its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season, beating Buffalo 3-0. “Obviously it’s a great feeling,” coach Don Gromala said. “But wins and losses aside, it’s...

Helena Cambra Soler (right) turns to get the ball during the field hockey game on Oct. 11, 2019. The Golden Flashes played Miami University and won 3-2.

Kent State field hockey beats Miami to win fourth game in a row

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 11, 2019

In 2018, Kent State’s field hockey season came to an end with a 5-3 loss to Miami University in the Mid-American Conference Championship game. Preparing to play Miami for the first time since that loss,...

Flashes fight injury, late struggles, but have best finish this fall

The Kent State men’s golf team had its best finish of the season on Tuesday, tying for sixth in the Fighting Irish Classic.The Flashes shot twelve-over-par 864 on the Warren Golf Course in South Bend,...

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