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Senior Myla King spikes off a set from freshman setter junior Natalie Talaga on Thursday Oct. 5, 2017. 

Flashes drop back-to-back games to start conference schedule

Sean Blevins September 22, 2018

The Kent State volleyball team (7-9) dropped its first two conference games as it fell to Ohio and Eastern Michigan this weekend.Ohio 3, Kent State 1The Flashes lost a tough four-setter on the road against...

Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen tackles Kent State running back Will Mathews during the first half of the Flashes matchup against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Pressure on Barrett, offensive miscues add to rainy day in Mississippi

Ian Kreider September 22, 2018

The Kent State football team (1-3) played Saturday’s game against Ole Miss the same way they have played every loss this season: a strong first half combined with an underwhelming second half."It's kind...

Kent State women’s golf takes first place two weeks in a row

Maddie Dolin September 19, 2018

No. 13 Kent State won its second meet in a row, capturing the Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday and Tuesday.Kent State finished five strokes ahead of second-place...

Kent State’s Woody Barrett attempts a pass during the second half during the Flashes matchup against Penn State on Saturday Sept. 15, 2018. Kent State lost 63-10.

Flashes focus on discipline, special teams heading into trip to Ole Miss

Ian Kreider September 18, 2018

Penalties.A word that frustrates fans and coaches alike, and something that has defined the short FlashFast era for the Kent State football team.The Flashes have averaged 10 penalties a game this season....

Flashes stumble at Bulldog Brawl

Sean Blevins September 16, 2018

Lack of rhythm and slow starts caused the Kent State volleyball team to drop two of its three games this weekend at the Bulldog Brawl in Indianapolis.Santa Clara 3, Kent State 1Kent State struggled to...

Kent State’s Matt Bahr tackles Penn State’s Miles Sanders during the first half of their matchup on Sept. 15, 2018. Kent State lost 63-10.

No. 11 Penn State’s record breaking display downs Flashes

Ian Kreider September 15, 2018

One-way traffic is a phrase that normally describes the hustling, busting nature of the roads in a football town on a Saturday. This Saturday, it could also be used in describing the stagnant play of Kent...

Kent State defender Yasmine Hall evades Morehead State defender Abby Timm during the second half of the Flashes matchup against Eagles. Hall recorded two goals in the Flashes three two victory on Sept. 7, 2018.

Flashes’ second half performance propels them to double OT win

Gina Butkovich September 13, 2018

With a 2-1 double overtime win against Syracuse, the women's soccer team (4-3-1) defeated the “Power Five” team for the second year in a row.This is the first game the team has played since a senior...

Then-junior Michaela Finn hits from the 12th hole during the Mid-American Conference Women's Golf Championship at Silver Lake Country Club on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Finn placed first and won the individual MAC title. Kent State won its 19th consecutive title. 

Kent State women’s golf wins Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational

Maddie Dolin September 12, 2018

Consistency was key in the Flashes’ first meet of the season, as every Kent State golfer finished in the top 30.No. 13 Kent State took home a five-shot victory in its first match.“Overall, they played...

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.

Ball security, limiting penalties are Lewis’ focus heading into Penn State

Ian Kreider September 11, 2018

The Kent State football team’s problems with turnovers and penalties were overshadowed by a 54-14 drubbing against Howard (0-2), but Flashes coach Sean Lewis still took notice.“We’re going to have...

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 recover from slow start, finish weekend strong against Temple

Amanda Levine September 9, 2018

After picking up their first win of the season last weekend against St. Louis, the Kent State Field Hockey team looked to build on the victory on a two-game road-trip over the weekend.Penn State 8, Kent...

Then junior Lexi Mantas, 9, and then sophomore Myla King block the net during the volleyball game against Ball State on Oct. 13, 2017 in the M.A.C Center. Kent lost 1-3.

Slow starts doom Flashes in La Salle Invitational

Sean Blevins September 9, 2018

Early deficit struck again this weekend as the Kent State volleyball team (6-5) finished the La Salle Invitational with a 1-2 record.Rider 3, Kent State 2Kent State started off stagnant and dropped its...

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.

Extra Points: On Justin Rankin, ‘Woody B’ and Elvis Hines’ maturation

Henry Palattella September 8, 2018

1.     It was a game that saw Kent State record 54 points, 511 total yards, seven touchdowns, a field goal and a safety. It was also a game where the Flashes committed 15 penalties, lost three fumbles...

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