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Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett carries the ball out of the tackle of Toledo Rockets defensive lineman Tuzar Skipper in the first quarter of Thursday's game at Dix Stadium. Barrett scored on the play.

Penalties, slow second half start lead to blowout

Ian Kreider November 16, 2018

Thursday was more of the same for Kent State (2-9, 1-6 Mid-American Conference) at home against Toledo (6-5, 4-3 MAC), as the Flashes were blown out 56-34.The Kent State offense was rolling early on after...

Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Six Flashes in double-figures in win over NAIA’s Shawnee State

Cameron Hoover November 13, 2018

Kent State used a balanced scoring attack and dominant second half to beat visiting NAIA opponent Shawnee State, 90-69, on Tuesday.But what appeared before the game to be an easy win for the Flashes (2-0)...

Anthony Tutolo, who wrestles at 133 pounds, is one of four Kent State wrestlers competing in this weekend's NCAA Championships.

Ferri’s upset proves to be the Flashes only win at No. 1 Penn State

Ian Kreider November 12, 2018

Sophomore Jake Ferri came away with a 12-8 win against Devi Schnupp in Kent State's first match of the day Sunday against Penn State.Kent State (3-5) had two different wrestlers at 125-pounds this season,...

Kent State freshman point guard Erin Thames calls a play during the Flashes' 58-35 loss to Miami (OH) at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on March 3, 2018.

Despite tough showing, women’s basketball drops two weekend matchups

Gina Butkovich November 12, 2018

The Kent State women’s basketball team (0-2) fell to No. 17 North Carolina State (2-0), 78-61, on Sunday.The day before, the Flashes suffered a season-opening loss against North Carolina (2-0).“Other...

Outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger watches as a Buffalo player hits the ball into the net during a match on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Volleyball struggles to close against conference leaders

Sean Blevins November 11, 2018

Kent State (13-17, 6-10 Mid-American Conference) struggled offensively in their last two regular season games against two of the top teams in the MAC.Miami 3, Kent State 1Kent State started out the first...

Junior guard C.J. Williamson shoots a contested jumper during Kent State's game against Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018. Williamson scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in his debut, an 83-79 win over the Vikings at the Wolstein Center. 

New-look Flashes hold on for season-opening win at Cleveland State

Cameron Hoover November 10, 2018

Despite fielding a team of players who only averaged 21.5 points per game for Kent State last season, including three key players missing and five debutants, the Flashes gutted out a tough 83-79 season-opening...

Kent State wrestler Anthony Tutolo grapples with Arizona State's Ali Naser during the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena on March 15, 2018. 

Despite positive showings, wrestling falls in three weekend matches

Ian Kreider November 10, 2018

The Kent State wrestling team (3-4) had a day of mixed feelings.Senior Kyle Conel wrestled in only one match with his injured shoulder, winning 9-8 against CSU Bakersfield’s Mark Penyacsek.“At some...

Kent State freshman quarterback Dustin Crum breaks a tackle among Akron’s defenders Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Headwind slows ‘FlashFast’ offense to a halt

Ian Kreider November 7, 2018

Tuesday’s game against Buffalo could be summed up in one play for Kent State: With 41 seconds left in the first quarter, sophomore backup quarterback Dustin Crum came on to pooch punt after a Buffalo...

Kent State and John Carroll battle for a faceoff as Lobos goaltender Charlie Denner looks on. The Flashes won the game, 9-2. 

Kent State club hockey caps off sweep against Slippery Rock University

Morgan Dunlop November 4, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team (10-2) swept Slippery Rock this  past weekend, but coach Jim Underwood was not happy with the team’s performance.The Flashes won 4-2 at home Friday against SRU, and Underwood...

Senior outside hittter Lexi Mantas spikes the ball during the 5th set against Northern Illinois Friday Oct. 19, 2018. Kent State won the match.

Volleyball secures Wagon Wheel victory in weekend split

Sean Blevins November 4, 2018

Kent State volleyball (13-15, 6-8 Mid-American Conference) had an up and down weekend, first falling to Buffalo, but beating crosstown rival Akron to end the weekend. Buffalo 3, Kent State 0Buffalo (15-10,...

Kent State wrestler Kyle Conel celebrates after pinning No. 1 seed Kollin Moore of Ohio State at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena on March 16, 2018. Conel's victory earned him a spot in the Flashes' record books as the only unseeded all-American in school history.

Conel nursing injury through Kent State Duals

Ian Kreider November 3, 2018

There was one concern for the Flashes going into the first day of the Kent State Duals: Kyle Conel.The 197-pounder approached the mat for his matchup against Lindsey Wilson's Lucas Miozza with a large...

Freshman Helena Cambra Soler passes the ball during Kent State field hockey's match against Northwestern University on Sept. 4, 2018. Kent State lost 4-2.

Field Hockey’s season ends in MAC Championship

Amanda Levine November 3, 2018

The Kent State field hockey (8-12, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) team’s season ended Saturday after losing, 5-3, to Miami (OH) (15-6, 6-0 MAC) in the Mid-American Conference Championship game.The RedHawks...

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