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Field Hockey shuts out Saint Louis to finish 1-1 on weekend road trip

Kathryn Rajnicek September 15, 2019

Kent State (4-3) women’s field hockey beat Saint Louis University (0-6) 5-0 Sunday to get its first road win of the season.The Flashes got off to a strong offensive start with sophomore midfielder Helena...

Kent State soccer outshoots Butler, still loses 2-1 after late goal

Dante Centofanti, Sports reporter September 15, 2019

After capturing their first win of the season a week ago, the Kent State women’s soccer team fell to the Butler Bulldogs 2-1 on the road after a late goal in minute 80. A foul in minute nine by senior...

Flashes look to build on early season success

Owen MacMillan, Sports Reporter September 15, 2019

The Kent State women’s golf team will try to replicate the dominant performance they had in its opener in its second tournament of the season.The Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate will take place this Monday...

Dustin Crum attempts a pass during Saturday's 55-16 loss at No. 8 Auburn. Crum finished with a career-high 198 passing yards.

Crum’s career day not enough in blowout loss at No. 8 Auburn

Ian Kreider, Sports Reporter September 14, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum converted four first downs on Kent State’s opening drive, leading to a 21-yard field goal to give Kent State an early 3-0 lead.“The big factor early on was our success...

Kent State field hockey loses first game of road trip

Kathryn Rajnicek September 14, 2019

Kent State women’s field hockey (3-3) road woes continue with a 1-2 loss to Fairfield University (4-1) on Friday. The Flashes had a rough day offensively, only taking seven total shots. The Flashes...

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum is tackled after running the ball during the final minutes of overtime of Kent State's first home game against Kennesaw State University on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Five key factors for Kent State’s matchup against Auburn

Ian Kreider September 11, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis is keeping the quarterback position vague.Lewis explained after Kent State’s 26-23 win against Kennesaw State that junior quarterback Dustin Crum earned the start because of his preparation...

Kent State Women's Soccer player Cameron Shedenhelm (#22) Blocks a player of the opposing team from getting access to the ball. In this game, Kent State v Syracuse, Kent won 1-0. Dix Stadium, Sep 8, 2019.

Soccer captures first win of season vs. Syracuse

Dante Centofanti September 11, 2019

The Kent State women’s soccer team acquired its first win this season after beating ACC opponent Syracuse 1-0. After early shots from juniors Vital Kats and Maddie Holmes, the Flashes scored off redshirt...

Flashes volleyball beats Youngstown 3-2 in scrappy match

Nicholas Pedone September 11, 2019

The Kent State women’s volleyball team traveled to Youngstown Tuesday evening for a weekday match against the Youngstown State Penguins.Coming in, both the Flashes and the Penguins had a record of 4-2...

Joel Nielsen is the athletic director of Kent State University.

Athletic director Nielsen apologizes for Kent State stopping field hockey game

Gina Butkovich September 9, 2019

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association issued a statement condemning Kent State’s actions on Saturday, and Joel Nielsen released a statement of apology.  On Saturday, Kent State stopped a NCAA...

Golden Flashes celebrate scoring a point after a rally in their first game against Valparaiso. Kent State defeated Valparaiso 3-2 on Friday, September 6, 2019.

Volleyball wins two, loses one in Golden Flashes Classic

Nicholas Pedone September 8, 2019

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team improved to 4-2 on the season in the Golden Flashes Classic at the MAC center this weekend.The Flashes played at home for three matches, where they were victorious...

Former Kent State pitcher Eli Kraus delivers a pitch against Buffalo at Schoonover Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Kent State won 9-1.

Pitching Coach Mike Birkbeck helps players at baseball and life

John Conley September 8, 2019

Legendary Kent State pitching coach Mike Birkbeck, former player Eli Kraus said, has a style “you won’t understand until you’re on a team that Birkbeck coaches.”“When you come to Kent, you’re...

Graduate linebacker Matt Bahr tackles a Kennesaw State University player in Kent State's first home game on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Flashes beat Kennesaw State 26-23 in overtime.

Kent State Football grabs first win behind Crum’s final drive, Trickett’s kicking

Ian Kreider September 7, 2019

For most of Saturday’s game, the Kennesaw State triple-option gauged Kent State’s defense for big plays, eventually forcing overtime.That changed on a fumbled pitch to running back Shaquil Terry which...

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