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Senior Rachel Stypinski on the balance beam during Kent State’s annual Pink Meet, scoring a 9.925. The Flashes lost the meet against Eastern Michigan with a final score of 194.875-193.925. [FILE]

Stypinski leads Kent State gymnastics at Masters Classic

Libby Schrack March 5, 2018

The Kent State gymnastics team earned a score of 194.700 to finish fourth against No. 2 UCLA (197.500), No. 16 Nebraska (197.175) and No. 23 Iowa State (195.575) at the Masters Classic in Lincoln, Nebraska.The...

Kent State senior guard Desmond Ridenour rises to block an attempt by Bowling Green's Justin Turner on Feb. 24. The Flashes won on last-second free throws, 64-63. [FILE]

Kent State opens MAC title defense against Northern Illinois

Cameron Hoover March 4, 2018

After falling two points short of a first-round bye in the Mid-American Conference tournament following a 67-65 loss to Akron, the No. 5 seed Kent State men’s basketball team is preparing to host No....

Sophomore guard Megan Carter drives to the hoop against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Zips beat the Flashes, 75-60, for their first conference win of the season. [FILE]

Despite struggles, Kent State looks to kickstart playoff run against Toledo

Ian Kreider March 4, 2018

Kent State (12-18, 5-13 Mid-American Conference) struggled mightily during the regular season, especially during conference play, but is entering the postseason hopeful it can make a run.The Flashes have...

Senior Stephen Suglio takes a breath of celebration after winning by pin in his match against Central Michigan Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. [FILE]

Four Kent State wrestlers book tickets to Cleveland

Kayla Proctor March 4, 2018

Kent State left Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and the Mid-American Conference championships with spots at the NCAA tournament for four wrestlers: Kyle Conel, Casey Sparkman, Anthony Tutolo and Stephen Suglio.Conel...

Kent State sprinter Riak Reese poses for a photo in the Field House on March 3, 2018.

Riak Reese making the most of his second chance

Laurene Darby March 4, 2018

Riak Reese knew he was destined to run track.In 2013, Reese was ranked No. 1 in the state in the indoor 60-meter dash, as well as in the 200-meter dash, and was named “The next Gahanna speedster,”...

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

Four Flashes advance to MAC semifinals

Kayla Proctor March 4, 2018

After the first night of the Mid-American Conference championship, four Kent State wrestlers competed in the semifinals, and Casey Sparkman will be heading to the finals.The Flashes had four wrestlers...

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.

Sluggish start sends Flashes limping into postseason

Ian Kreider March 3, 2018

Kent State (12-18, 5-13 Mid-American Conference) started the game slowly Saturday, falling quickly behind, 14-2, against Miami (OH) (20-9, 12-6 MAC) with 6:37 left in the first quarter.Flashes coach Todd...

Kent State forward TJ West carries the puck through the offensive zone during the Flashes' 9-2 victory over John Carroll on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Kent State hockey builds for future after historic season

Chad Flannery March 3, 2018

Although the Kent State men’s hockey club was unable to qualify for the national playoffs and fell short of a league championship, the 2017-18 season was one to remember.The Flashes ended the season...

Jaylin Walker poses after making a three-pointer during Kent State's 67-65 loss at Akron's James A. Rhodes Arena on March 2, 2018. 

Flashes enter postseason after Wagon Wheel loss at Akron

Cameron Hoover March 2, 2018

Kent State was held without a field goal for the final 6:02 and scoreless for the last 3:38 as the Flashes offense faltered down the stretch in a 67-65 slugfest loss to crosstown rival Akron Friday night.The...

Senior Stephen Suglio takes a breath of celebration after winning by pin in his match against Central Michigan Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. [FILE]

Kent State wrestling prepares for MAC tournament success

Kayla Proctor March 2, 2018

Five Kent State wrestlers are seeded No. 4 or better in their weight classes for this weekend’s Mid-American Conference tournament, led by 157-pounder Casey Sparkman, who is seeded No. 3.In dual meets,...

Junior guard Jaylin Walker chases a loose ball during Kent State's 78-68 win over Akron on Feb. 17, 2018. Walker scored a season-high 27 points in the win.

Flashes gear up for Wagon Wheel showdown with playoff positioning at stake

Cameron Hoover March 2, 2018

As if the game needed any extra drama, Kent State (15-15, 9-8 Mid-American Conference) will travel to James A. Rhodes arena at 7 p.m. Friday to take on crosstown rivals Akron (12-17, 5-12 MAC) with potential...

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