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Sophomore Ben Carew slaps a line drive down the third base line against Youngstown State on March 12. Carew finished the day with three hits and two RBI.

Early lead helps Flashes to home opener win

John Conley March 12, 2019

The beginning of the Kent state lineup proved to be too much for Youngstown State asthe top three hitters in the lineup combined for five hits and added six runs to beat the Penguins 10-5.Kent State returned...

Kent State former president Beverly Warren hugs Merissa Barber-Smith after Kent State's 86-62 over the Falcons on March 11 in the first round of the MAC Tournament. 

Barber-Smith’s 20 rebounds lead Kent State team to first-round victory

Gina Butkovich March 12, 2019

Senior center Merissa Barber-Smith couldn’t leave the court until she grabbed her last rebound.“I kept looking up, and thought I can do better,” Barber-Smith said. “I said to coach ‘keep me in...

Sophomore Sydney Chapman performs her pole vaulting stunts on March 10, 2019. Chapman, with encouragement from her teammates, performed with poise. 

Flashes finish third in Kent State quad on senior day

Sara Al Harthi March 10, 2019

 The Kent State gymnastics team honored its four seniors Sunday during the Kent State Quad in what was their last home meetBall State won the Kent State Quad with a score of 195.325, Rutgers placed second...

Then-sophomore point guard Alexa Golden dribbles past the Miami (OH) defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84-66.

‘She just wants to win’: How Alexa Golden fell in love with basketball

Gina Butkovich March 10, 2019

Alexa Golden has an ice pack on both shoulders, both knees and both ankles. It unbalances her enough that as she walks out of the locker room after a win over Akron, she immediately trips over a stranded...

Kent State third baseman Pavin Parks swings Friday during the Flashes' 7-2 win over Miami (OH). Kent State won their 12th MAC Championship Saturday with a 14-0 win over the Redhawks. 

Baseball looks to rebound from tough start to the season

John Conley March 10, 2019

Kent State baseball coach Jeff Duncan knew coming into the season that the Flashes had a tough start to the schedule.And while the Flashes are 4-10 after their first road-trip, Duncan thinks that the tough...

Kent State's Asiah Dingle (#3) playing in Saturday's Women's Basketball game against the Buffalo Bulls. Kent State Won 62-53. On March 9, 2019.

Women’s basketball wins season finale, secures five seed in MAC Tournament

Gina Butkovich March 10, 2019

There were six seconds left Saturday when senior guard Alexa Golden grabbed a rebound to guarantee a senior day victory for the Flashes that sent them into the MAC Tournament.Kent State players and fans...

Junior Tim Rooney wrestles against Central Michigan at the Beauty and the Beast match on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

McNally, Rooney punch ticket to NCAA wrestling tournament

Brandon Lewis March 10, 2019

Last year at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships, Andrew McNally and Tim Rooney finished fifth.A year later, they’re both headed to the NCAA Championships.McNally advanced to the finals...

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Herb Page’s retirement reverberates across Kent State’s golf community

Zachary McKnight March 10, 2019

Herb Page made Ben Curtis into a PGA Tour champion.Page made Jon Mills into a dominant All-American.Page turned Kent State golf into a national powerhouse.Under Page's tutelage, the Kent State men's golf...

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OPINION: LeBron is the G.O.A.T

Sean Blevins March 9, 2019

I believe LeBron James is the greatest athlete to ever live and has done the impossible — he surpassed Michael Jordan with his accomplishments on and off the court.I think LeBron is starting to transcend...

Freshman Lluna Katz attempts to steal the ball from St. Bonaventure opponents; Katz was swarmed by her defensive opponents but managed to pull through with a clean steal on March 3. 

No. 12 Michigan scores 17 unanswered goals in win over Flashes

Amanda Levine March 9, 2019

Adriana Pendino scored four goals and Nadine Stewert totaled three goals to lead the No. 12 Michigan women's lacrosse team to a 17-2 win over Kent State on Friday.The Flashes were first to attack Friday...

Philip Whittington scores during Kent State's win against Akron on March 8, 2019. 

Flashes secure four seed despite Walker’s suspension

Ian Kreider March 9, 2019

Senior guard Jaylin Walker rang the victory bell for the final time, and he was joined by fellow seniors, guard Jalen Avery and forward Akiean Frederick. It was senior night so Walker, Avery and Frederick...

Jaylin Walker speaks with associate head coach Eric Haut during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Northern Illinois on Jan. 19. The Flashes won, 78-68.

Walker’s absence complicates senior day win over Zips

Henry Palattella March 9, 2019

Jaylin Walker entered the M.A.C. Center Friday to a raucous applause. When he got to center court, coach Rob Senderoff handed him a framed copy of his jersey as a part of Kent State’s senior day festivities....

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