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Kent State guard Ali Poole waits under the basket before a rebound during the second half of the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Kent State won the game, 77-73.

Big plays by Poole and Dingle push Flashes over Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich February 17, 2019

The Bowling Green women’s basketball team currently resides at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference, but you wouldn’t know that by watching them play against Kent State on Saturday.“What everybody...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

Kent State junior guard CJ Williamson lays up a shot at the start of the second half against Miami University on Tuesday evening. 

Walker, Peterson step up in Avery’s absence

Ian Kreider February 15, 2019

For a Kent State team missing senior guard Jalen Avery, two second-half runs proved to be the difference Thursday night.A 12-2 run midway through the half ballooned the lead to 50-39. Senior guard Jaylin...

Senior Alexa Golden makes a shot during Wednesdays game against Western MI. Kent State won the game 55-51.

Golden’s strong first half leads Flashes to road win over EMU

Gina Butkovich February 14, 2019

Despite beating Eastern Michigan 67-54 on Wednesday, the Kent State women’s basketball team is still looking for the ever-elusive "perfect" game.“We're just searching for consistency,” coach Todd...

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OPINION: Crowding the mound

Dante Centofanti February 13, 2019

Every sport in America has its own distinct and creative traits that make it unique. When it comes to baseball, it’s clear that its biggest defining trait is patience. While baseball has its own flaws...

KSU women’s golf victorious at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Zachary McKnight February 13, 2019

The women of Kent State golf put together another solid outing at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic as the Flashes won the 14-team tournament by four strokes.The Flashes, who are ranked No. 11 in the country,...

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Browns give troubled running back Kareem Hunt second chance

TOM WITHERS February 12, 2019

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns believe there's remorse in Kareem Hunt's heart. The NFL hasn't gotten that far.Following their own investigation, the Browns signed Hunt to a one-year contract Monday,...

Kent State's Christian Champen takes part in the men's pole vault during Friday's meet against Akron. 

A dare is all it took for Christian Champen to turn to pole vaulting

John Conley February 10, 2019

At first, Christian Champen didn’t think of himself as a pole vaulter. Instead of flinging himself into the air using a fiberglass pole, Champen spent his time glued to the ground as a member of Northmont...

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OPINON: The AAF is exactly what the NFL needs

Henry Palattella February 10, 2019

There was football this past weekend. This phrase in itself is a new concept. Outside of the Super Bowl, February and March are usually devoid of all things football, save the occasional roster shuffle...

Madison Trott finishes her floor routine at the Beauty and the Beast match on February 10, 2019.

Gymnastics improves score, but falls to Central Michigan

Sara Al Harthi February 10, 2019

Kent State’s gymnastics team hit its highest team score of the year Sunday, but lost to Central Michigan, 195.175-194.925.The Flashes’ previous high had been 194.450 against George Washington and West...

Spencer Berthold gets pinned during the Beauty and Beast Match on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The Flashes lost, 23-12.

Late losses haunt KSU wrestling in 23-12 defeat against Central Michigan

Brandon Lewis February 10, 2019

The fifth Beauty and the Beast event took place Sunday for the Kent State wrestling and gymnastics teams. The event did not go well for the wrestlers; they fell to Central Michigan, 23-12.The Flashes now...

Lacrosse practice at Dix Stadium on February 4.

Women’s lacrosse team drops inaugural match to Cincinnati

Amanda Levine February 10, 2019

The Kent State women’s lacrosse team kicked off their inaugural season on Sunday; the Flashes were unable to hold off the University of Cincinnati and lost 19-8.Cincinnati’s offense attacked early...

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