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Kent State's Jordan Korinek goes up for a shot in the final home game of her career on Feb. 28, 2018. The Flashes lost, 81-51.

Flashes second-half struggles lead to Buffalo stampede

Ian Kreider March 1, 2018

Kent State knew heading into Wednesday’s game against Buffalo that protecting the ball and slowing the game down were two things it had to do in order to keep the game close.In the first half, the Flashes...

Then a freshman, Kent State's Kellie Abeska catches a pop fly during the Flashes 12-1 win at Akron on April 22, 2017. [FILE] 

Slow start sinks Flashes at Marshall

Cameron Hoover February 28, 2018

Marshall jumped out to a 4-0 lead after two innings, and the Kent State softball team couldn’t recover, falling to the Thundering Herd, 10-4.Marshall (7-8) got on the board first in the bottom of the...

Coach Greg Robertson poses for a portrait with the MAC championship trophy and his team at Silver Lake Country Club on Sunday, April 23, 2017, after Kent State won its 19th consecutive championship. [FILE]

Flashes battle elements to finish fourth in rain-soaked Dickson tournament

Amanda Levine February 28, 2018

Pimnipa Panthong tied for fourth place, the only Kent State golfer to finish in the top 10, as the Flashes came in fourth place out of 17 teams at The Dickson.Closely behind Panthong was Karoline Stormo,...

Then a sophomore, Kent State's Gisli Sveinbergsson tees off on the 16th hole at the Mid-American Conference championship in Nashport, OH. The Flashes won the conference, while Sveinbergsson won golfer of the year. [FILE]

Flashes finish third at Louisiana Classic

Amanda Levine February 28, 2018

Ian Holt tied for third place in the 33rd annual Louisiana Classic, and the Kent State men’s golf team finished in third place behind Texas A&M and Illinois.After the first round of the tournament...

Nike Sibande celebrates with his Miami (OH) teammates after what he thought was a game-winner on Feb. 27, 2018. 

Flashes survive late scare, outlast Miami (OH)

Cameron Hoover February 27, 2018

The final 10 seconds in regulation of Tuesday night’s contest between Kent State and Miami (OH) was more a collection of moments than the dying embers of a college basketball game.The Flashes had struggled...

Senior Michaela Romito suspends upside-down on the uneven bars during Kent State’s annual Pink meet. 

Stypinski ties career high in Pink meet loss

Libby Schrack February 25, 2018

The Kent State (5-4, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) gymnastics team fell short to Eastern Michigan (5-5, 1-3 MAC) at its annual Pink meet (194.875-193.925).Despite the loss, senior Rachel Stypinski came...

Kent State pitcher Joey Murray throws a pitch during the Flashes' 3-1 win over Lipscomb on Feb. 24, 2018. Murray struck out seven in a no decision. 

Kent State bounces back with Tennessee sweep

Cameron Hoover February 25, 2018

After dropping a tough series at regional champs Sam Houston State on the season’s opening weekend, the Kent State (4-2) baseball team responded with a three-game sweep during the Southern Athletic Field...

Then a Kent State senior infielder, Maddy Grimm bunts during the double-header against Miami University at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Flashes lost, 12-4. [FILE]

Another successful weekend for Flashes in Florida

Cameron Hoover February 25, 2018

The Kent State softball team (7-3) had another productive weekend, winning three of its five games at EMU’s Madeira Beach Tournament in Florida.“We were hoping to get one or two more wins, but we were...

Kent State's Shaquille Perry finishes first in his heat of the 400m dash with a time of 50.84 seconds during the Kent State Tune Up on Feb. 17, 2018 at the Field House. [FILE]

Flashes capture five events at MAC championships

Laurene Darby February 25, 2018

The Kent State men’s and women’s track and field teams won five events at the Mid-American Conference championships at Bowling Green this weekend.Riak Reese won two men’s events: the 60-meter dash...

Freshman wrestler Jake Ferri prepares to grapple with an opposing wrestler. Ferri is one of four freshmen in Kent State's starting lineup this season. 

Four freshmen lead Kent State wrestling into the future

Kayla Proctor February 25, 2018

The Kent State wrestling team has had a season of more consistent wins and a much-improved record over last year’s, finishing the regular season with a winning record of 13-9, compared to 2016-17’s...

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]

Avery’s free throws cap defensive stalemate in Flashes win

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2018

Things looked bleak for Kent State when Jalen Avery caught an inbounds pass with seven seconds left against Bowling Green on Saturday.Demajeo Wiggins had just scored his 13th and 14th points from the free-throw...

Senior forward Jordan Korinek drives to the basket for two of her game-high 16 points during Kent State's 60-55 win over Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes hold on for Wagon Wheel win

Cameron Hoover February 24, 2018

Kent State’s defense stifled Akron all game, and the Flashes offense did just enough down the stretch to survive a furious Zips comeback for a Wagon Wheel Challenge win, 60-55.Kent State (12-16, 5-11...

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