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Kent State's Clara Rodriguez Seto hits the ball forward as Miami (OH)'s Paula Portugal prepares to block during the MAC Championship game at Murphy-Mellis Field Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The RedHawks beat the Flashes, 2-1, in overtime.

Field hockey struggles during season opener

Amanda Levine August 26, 2018

Kent State’s women’s field hockey team looked to bounce back after their MAC tournament loss to Miami University-OH that ended their 2017 season.Old Dominion 1 - Kent State 0In the Flashes’ season...

Kent State football coach Sean Lewis gives a speech to his team following the spring game on April 14, 2018. The defense won the scrimmage, meaning the offense had to clean up Dix Stadium.

Kent State football focused, determined headed into opener

Ian Kreider August 26, 2018

When Kent State football coach Sean Lewis was asked how he was feeling leading up to the Flashes’ season opener against Illinois, he only needed one word to respond:“Great.”The season opens by facing...

Outside Hitter, Kelsey Bittinger, Senior, spikes the ball against Bowling Green State University on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. The Flashes lost the match 3-1.

Flashes open season with two wins at North Texas Invitational

Ian Kreider August 26, 2018

The Kent State volleyball team started its season by winning its first two games of the weekend to begin the season 2-1, the program’s best start since 2007.The Flashes swept Grambling State in straight...

Kent State senior midfielder Cassandra Sauter celebrates her first-half goal against St. Bonaventure on Aug. 19, 2018. The Flashes won, 2-1. 

Meisenburg saves Flashes from frustration in first win

Cameron Hoover August 19, 2018

When Autumn Meisenburg saw her shot nestle in the bottom left corner in the 88th minute, all she could do was turn, throw her arms toward the heavens and breathe a heavy sigh of relief.Until that point,...

Kent State senior forward Cameron Shedenhelm battles Butler's Gabby Smith during the first half of their matchup on Aug. 16, 2018. Butler beat the Flashes, 3-1.

Flashes start season on sour note with loss to Butler

Cameron Hoover August 16, 2018

It’s a risk you run whenever you schedule your first opponent of the season to be one of the 64 teams in last year’s NCAA Tournament, and the Kent State women’s soccer team saw that decision backfire...

Kent State center Adonis De La Rosa warms up before the Flashes conference matchup against Bowling Green on February 3, 2018. The Flashes lost to Bowling Green 70-62

Sources: De La Rosa intends to transfer from Kent State basketball

Henry Palattella & Cameron Hoover June 12, 2018

The Kent State men's basketball team's interior depth suffered a sizable blow Tuesday, as 7-foot center Adonis De La Rosa received his release from the program, multiple sources close to the program confirmed...

Kent State third baseman Pavin Parks swings Friday during the Flashes' 7-2 win over Miami (OH). Kent State won their 12th MAC Championship Saturday with a 14-0 win over the Redhawks. 

Four Flashes selected in MLB Draft

Ariel Stahler June 6, 2018

Four members of the Kent State baseball team were selected during the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. Pitchers Joey Murray and Austin Havekost were drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, while the San Diego...

Kent State junior Pavin Parks swings Saturday during the Flashes' game against Ohio. Kent State lost, 5-3, in extra innings.

Louisville beats Kent State for second time, bounces Flashes from NCAA regionals

Ariel Stahler June 3, 2018

A huge fifth inning by Louisville was too much for Kent State to overcome Sunday, as the Flashes fell to the Cardinals, 12-6, in the NCAA Lubbock Regional elimination game, a loss that ended their season. Louisville...

Kent State starting pitcher Jared Skolnicki throws a pitch to a Pittsburgh batter during the Flashes' 2-0 win over Pittsburgh on April 18, 2018. Kent State swept the two-game season series against the Panthers.

Schuler’s late home run keeps Flashes alive

Ariel Stahler June 2, 2018

With New Mexico State leading 1-0 in the eighth inning of the NCAA Lubbock Regionals elimination game, the end of the season seemed likely for Kent State.Pete Schuler changed all that, however, as his...

Junior Joey Murray pitches in the first inning of their MAC tournament matchup against Central Michigan on Thursday.

Kent State baseball drops first NCAA regional matchup to Louisville

Ariel Stahler June 2, 2018

In an gam filled with high temperatures, strong winds and a plethora of runs, No. 3 seed Kent State found itself on the losing end against No. 2 seed Louisville in the NCAA Lubbock Regionals, falling 13-6.The...

Top-10 finish at NCAA Championships caps Flashes season

Ian Kreider May 30, 2018

Kent State shot 19-over par to garner a 10th place finish at the NCAA Championships.The Flashes were sitting in eighth heading into the final round. They were shooting 8-over par, but they finished the...

Kent State's TJ Lawson jumps during the 60-meter hurdles, which he finished with a time of 8.36 seconds. Lawson placed fifth in the heptathlon at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in College Station, Texas. 

Four Flashes advance to 2018 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Breanna Horn May 27, 2018

Four athletes claimed a spot in the top-15 finishers as the Kent State track and field teams sent 16 student-athletes to the 2018 NCAA East Preliminary in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday looking for a spot...

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