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Kent State running back Jo-El Shaw jukes past Howard defenders during the second half of the Flashes matchup against the Bison on Sept. 8, 2018. The Flashes won 54-14.

Rankin rumbles in home opener as Flashes score most points since 2008

Ian Kreider September 8, 2018

The run game was the key component in Kent State’s (1-1) rainy home opener,a 54-14 win over visiting Howard, and junior running back Justin Rankin was the catalyst.He finished the game with a career-high...

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.

Hall’s brace leads Kent State soccer to senior day win

Gina Butkovich September 7, 2018

The Kent State women’s soccer team (3-3-1) got two goals from Yasmine Hall in a 3-2 victory over Morehead State University (1-6-0) on senior day.The five seniors, Ashleah McDonald, Miranda Lambert,...

Sophomore Kaeleigh Stang makes the bump during the match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday Aug. 31, 2018. Kent State lost the match.

Flashes’ win streak snap as they drop final three sets against Robert Morris

Ian Kreider September 5, 2018

It appeared the Kent State volleyball team (5-3) was on its way to its third win in as many games after the team dominated the first two sets against Robert Morris (1-6).It appeared that the Flashes were...

Kent State running back Justin Rankin rushes past Illinois' Del'Shawn Phillips in the second half of their game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost to Illinois 31-24.

Lewis focused on basics heading into home opener

Ian Kreider September 5, 2018

ConsistencyThe word came up three times in the first two minutes of Kent State football coach Sean Lewis’ press conference Monday.Kent State (0-1) led Illinois, 17-3, through the first half after a strong...

Kent State senior forward Jessica Apelt fights against Northwestern midfielder Lily Gandhi to keep possession of the ball  against Northwestern on Sept. 4, 2018. Kent State lost the match, 4-2.

Flashes first half success not enough against No. 12 Northwestern

Amanda Levine September 5, 2018

Despite a strong offensive first half, the Kent State field hockey team (1-4) struggled in the second half, failing to keep up with No. 12 Northwestern (3-2), falling, 4-2, to the Wildcats.“We came out...

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

Field hockey splits weekend home series

Amanda Levine September 3, 2018

After opening the season with two straight losses, the Kent State (1-3) field hockey team looked to improve its record this past weekend in two home matches. Liberty 2, Kent State 1Despite their loss...

Kent State sophomore midfielder Vital Kats and senior defender Paige Culver prepare to take a free kick during the second half of their matchup against Butler on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler won, 3-1.

Kent State women’s soccer swept in weekend matches

Gina Butkovich September 3, 2018

It was a rough weekend for the Kent State women’s soccer team (2-3-1), as they dropped both games they played at North Carolina Wilmington.North Carolina Wilmington 4, Kent State 1The Flashes opened...

Flashes bounce back after tough start to Golden Flashes Classic

Ian Kreider September 3, 2018

Kent State (5-2) used a strong Saturday showing to help propel it to a second-place finish in the Golden Flashes Classic. Purdue Fort Wayne 3, Kent State 0Slow starts were the theme of the game for the...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis comforts quarterback Woody Barrett as he walks off the field after he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during a a touchdown celebration in Kent State’s game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost, 31-24.

Extra Points: On driving the car, a comeback bigger than football and competency

Henry Palattella September 1, 2018

1.     Minutes after Kent State’s 31-24 loss to Illinois Saturday, Sean Lewis had some business to take care of before his post-game press conference. Lewis’ attention was fixated on a moth on...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Missed opportunities, uptempo offense highlight Flashes’ season opener

Ian Kreider September 1, 2018

Midway through the second quarter, sophomore quarterback Woody Barrett uncorked a long ball to junior running back Justin Rankin, but the ball, like the game, was just out of reach.During that drive, the...

Fans cheer during Kent State's matchup against Youngstown State on Aug. 28, 2018. The Flashes won 3-1.

Record-breaking crowd pushes Flashes past Youngstown State

Ian Kreider August 29, 2018

682.That’s the record-breaking number of students who came out to support the Kent State volleyball team in its home opener.The Flashes (3-1) combined for 90 digs over four sets to help push them over...

Kent State sophomore defender Amanda Reed collides with Bowling Green freshman midfielder Sophia Barnes at the game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.

Kent State soccer has strong showing in weekend opener, despite quick turnaround

Gina Butkovich August 26, 2018

The Kent State (2-1-1) soccer team had a busy weekend, playing the University of Pittsburgh on Friday and Cleveland State on Sunday.“This weekend is the first time we have played a Friday and a Sunday...

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