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Kent State sophomore guard Ali Poole dribbles the ball past Youngstown State junior guard Nikki Arbanas Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. The Flashes beat the Penguins, 55-44. 

Flashes can’t stop Woods in close road loss to Northern Illinois

Cameron Hoover January 3, 2018

Kent State had a chance to inbound the ball down a point with 4.3 seconds remaining Wednesday night against Northern Illinois.After a timeout, sophomore guard Ali Poole looked for Megan Carter near the...

Kent State junior guard Jalen Avery drives to the hoop against Xavier freshman guard Elias Harden during Kent State's 96-70 loss to Xavier Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. 

Bradley, rebounding sink Flashes in conference opener

Cameron Hoover January 2, 2018

Jaylin Walker and the Kent State men’s basketball team desperately needed a strong performance in Tuesday night’s Mid-American Conference opener against Northern Illinois.The Flashes came into the...

Flashes finish weekend 2-2 against tough competition

Ian Kreider December 31, 2017

The theme of the weekend for the Kent State wrestling team was inconsistency.The Flashes had plenty of close matches, some of which went their way and some of which did not, with the exception of the first...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa drives to the hoop during the first half against Xavier Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.

Slow second half dooms Flashes at Albany in final nonconference game

Cameron Hoover December 28, 2017

Coach Rob Senderoff’s Kent State men’s basketball team (6-7) was unable to carry over the momentum from its win over the Pac-12’s Oregon State last week, dropping its final nonconference game of...

Sean Lewis, 31, speaks at the podium after being introduced as Kent State's 22nd head football coach in program history Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis signed a five-year, $2.3 million contract with the university.

Sean Lewis’ contract worth $2.3 million over five years

Ben Orner December 24, 2017

When Kent State introduced new head football coach Sean Lewis Thursday, the ink was barely dry on his contract.The 22nd head coach in the program’s history signed a five-year, $2.3 million deal with...

Junior guard Jalen Avery drives for a layup in Kent State's 79-78 win over Oregon State Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. The victory marks the second straight year the Flashes have beaten a Power 5 opponent. 

Flashes end losing streak, beat Pac-12’s Oregon State

Cameron Hoover December 21, 2017

The year was 1978 the last time a Power 5 men’s basketball team visited Kent State.The Bee Gees had the most popular song in America, Johnny Carson ruled the late night airwaves and the Flashes lost...

Sean Lewis addresses the audience at his first press conference as Kent State football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Lewis, 31, is the youngest head football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Kent State introduces Sean Lewis as new football coach

Cameron Hoover December 21, 2017

There was always something about Kent State that interested Sean Lewis.During his time at Bowling Green as a wide receivers coach in 2014 and co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2015, Lewis...

Junior guard Jaylin Walker reacts to a Kent State turnover during the 4th quarter as the Flashes tried to rally late against Northeastern Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State lost, 81-69.

Turnovers, poor defense sink shorthanded Flashes against Northeastern

Cameron Hoover December 18, 2017

Heading into Monday night’s game against Northeastern, Rob Senderoff never had a losing record during a single season of his seven years spent as the Kent State men’s basketball coach.An 18-to-8 assist-to-turnover...

Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

Reports: Kent State names former Syracuse offensive coordinator Sean Lewis new head coach

Henry Palattella December 18, 2017

After 26 days, it looks as if Kent State football has finally found their coach.Multiple outlets reported Monday the Flashes have hired Syracuse co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sean Lewis...

Kent State fifth-year student Stephen Suglio takes down Lake Erie College's Jesse Palser in a wrestling match Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 in the M.A.C. Center.

Lightning strikes twice for Kent State wrestling at Cleveland State Open

Ian Kreider December 17, 2017

Freshman Jake Ferri and junior Devin Nye each dominated their respective weight classes Saturday when Kent State's wrestling team competed in the Cleveland State Open.Ferri had two major decisions on his...

Kent State senior guard Alexa Golden is fouled on a drive to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes won the game, 82-74. [FILE]

Women’s basketball loses despite strong defensive performance

Scott Lendak December 10, 2017

Coming into Saturday's matchup against the Kent State women's basketball team, Michigan senior guard Katelynn Flaherty was the sixth best scorer in the country, averaging just over 23 points per game. Kent...

Kent State senior guard Naddiyah Cross drives to the basket against Detroit Mercy Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Wright State takes advantage of big first quarter in win over Flashes

Scott Lendak December 8, 2017

The Flashes had early success getting the ball into senior forward Jordan Korinek's hands. The only problem was Wright State had no trouble offensively either. Kent State surrendered 26 points in the...

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