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Kent State cheerleaders pose in a pyramid at a football game with the crowd in the bleachers behind them.

Despite prestigious alumni, wins historically tough to come by for KSU football team

Ian Kreider October 3, 2018

45.45 of the Kent State football team’s 57 seasons have ended with more losses than wins.The team has finished with double-digit wins one time in 2012.They have finished winless four times.Taking all...

Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett attempts a pass in the second half of the Flashes matchup against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Flashes look to improve in all facets heading into battle with Ohio’s explosive offense

Ian Kreider October 1, 2018

Dual-threat quarterback.Two words that strike fear into the hearts of college football defenses across the country.Kent State is no different.The Flashes (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) are 1-3 against...

Maddie Dunlap runs during a cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Kent State cross country finishes behind leaders at All-Ohio

Maddie Dolin October 1, 2018

Junior Clark Bookman and sophomore Maddie Dunlap both finished in the top 20, but Kent State’s cross country teams were well behind their leaders at the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Championships in Norton...

Kent State freshman forward Lucas Ethington carries the puck forward against John Carroll on Jan. 19, 2018. The Flashes won the game, 9-2. 

Kent State hockey sweeps Robert Morris over the weekend

Morgan Dunlop October 1, 2018

 The Kent State club hockey team (2-0) capped off their opening weekend with a game-winning overtime goal to defeat Robert Morris (0-2) in Moon Township on Saturday night.30 seconds into overtime junior...

Kent players Cameron Shedenhelm celebrates with teammate Maddie Holmes after Shedenhelm scored the flashes only goal. Kent beat Ball State 1-0.

Flashes secure first conference win of the season

Gina Butkovich September 30, 2018

The Kent State soccer team (6-5-1, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) had a successful weekend, taking home two wins in conference matchups.Kent State 1, Ball State 0The Flashes started the weekend off against...

Kent State senior Lexi Mantas sets the ball during a game against Buffalo. Kent State lost 2-3. 

Volleyball splits weekend series

Sean Blevins September 30, 2018

The Kent State volleyball team (8-10, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) returned back home this weekend and split its two weekend matches, as they downed Akron but fell to Buffalo in two close matches.Kent...

Kent State forward Pippa Best (center-left) battles Billiken's Jess Dunlap for possession. 

Flashes snap four-game losing streak with season-high offensive output

Amanda Levine September 30, 2018

Offense is something the Kent State field hockey (3-9, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) has struggled with all season.It appeared that the Flashes were on their way to their third win of the season, but Longwood's Olivia...

Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon high-steps as he runs into the end zone during the first half of the Flashes' matchup against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24. 

Unforced turnovers, penalties plague the Flashes in conference opener

Ian Kreider September 29, 2018

Sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett took off for what appeared to be an easy first down during the first play of the fourth quarter in Kent State’s conference-opening matchup against Ball State — but...

Kent State sophomore safety Elvis Hines exchanges words with Howard’s Mason Jordan after a tackle during the first quarter of their matchup Friday, Sept. 8, 2018. Kent State won, 54-14.

Lewis optimistic headed into conference play

Ian Kreider September 26, 2018

Resiliency is a word that had been brought up by Kent State football coach Sean Lewis after every Kent State loss this season. He believes his team has shown it in every game thus far.“We continued...

The Kent State men’s golf team practices on the Kent State University Golf Course on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Kent State men’s golf team takes eighth place after slow first round

Maddie Dolin September 23, 2018

The Kent State men’s golf team started in 13th of 14 teams after round 1 of the Maui Jim Invitational. Kent State’s men’s golf team came back, but the Flashes came back in the second round and went...

Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats tries to win the ball away from Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 19, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Kent State soccer struggles in conference opener

Gina Butkovich September 23, 2018

The Kent State soccer team (4-5-1) had a tough weekend, dropping both of its conference-opening matchups despite having plenty of opportunities.Eastern Michigan 2, Kent State 0Kent State kicked off Mid-American...

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 continues to struggle heading into conference play

Amanda Levine September 23, 2018

The Kent State field hockey team (2-9) opened up conference play this weekend with a chance to turn around its season.Miami (OH) 3, Kent State 0The Flashes defense flexed their respective muscles early...

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