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Outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger (right) sets up middle blocker Myla King against Butler University Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Volleyball falls to Oakland

Taylor Sforzo September 15, 2017

Kent State (1-8) fell to Oakland (5-5) in straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 17-25, 10-25), during the Golden Grizzlies Invitational Friday.Freshman Natalie Tagala led the team with 21 assists. Senior Kelsey Bittinger...

Senior Mackenzie Lesnick attempts to score a goal against Dayton on Sept. 10 at Dix Stadium. 

Women’s soccer ties Xavier in overtime

Cameron Hoover September 15, 2017

Freshman Vital Kats buried her team-leading fourth goal of the season early in the first half, but the team couldn’t generate much more offense than that Thursday as Kent State and Xavier were held to...

Senior Alison Harmatz fights for the ball in the MAC championship game against Miami (OH) Saturday Nov. 5, 2016.

On the road again: Field hockey awaits renovation completion

Brandon Busby September 15, 2017

The Kent State women’s field hockey team is looking forward to the weekend after two close losses last weekend, falling 1-0 to Temple University and 2-1 to Northwestern. The Flashes have not played...

Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez, left, and Cody Allen celebrate a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Cleveland. The Indians set the American League record with 21 consecutive wins.

Kent State students react to Indians’ historic streak

Cameron Hoover September 13, 2017

Students in the Kent State Student Center sat on couches or huddled around laptops Wednesday watching the final innings of the Cleveland Indians game against the Detroit Tigers, with each pitch taking...

Coach Paul Haynes reacts to a Bowling Green score during the Kent State vs. Bowling Green game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. The Flashes lost 48-0.

Haynes returns following prostate cancer treatment

Scott Lendak September 11, 2017

The Kent State football team reunited with coach Paul Haynes after he began the season away from the team due to a medical leave of absence.“I can’t begin to thank every single person who prayed for...

Kent State opposite Amy Kober goes up for the block against Charleston on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Volleyball falls short at Golden Flashes Classic

Taylor Sforzo September 10, 2017

Kent State (1-7) struggled again this weekend, as they were swept in both matches they played at the Golden Flashes Classic.“I think it just pretty much comes down to people having to take their roles...

Senior Mackenzie Lesnick attempts to score a goal in game against Dayton on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Dix Stadium. Kent State won 1-0.

Solid defense pushes women’s soccer to Senior Day win

Cameron Hoover September 10, 2017

As game time approached, there was a sense growing around Dix Stadium of excitement and joy as Senior Day kicked off.The public address announcer echoed through the stadium commemorating each of the team’s...

A group of Kent players kneel and pray before the home opener against Howard on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Full recap: Kent State victorious over Howard, 38-31

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

After Kent State’s week one loss at Clemson, the Flashes were determined to play with a chip on their shoulder.The only obstacle that stood in their way was the Howard Bison, a team that perhaps pulled...

Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

The Kent State football team hosted the Howard Bison for the Flashes’ home opener at Dix Stadium.On the first possession of the game, Kent forced a three-and-out and received starting field possession...

Defensive specialist Claire Tulisiak serves in the second game against Butler University Friday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Volleyball falls to Butler in straight sets

Taylor Sforzo September 8, 2017

Kent State volleyball (1-6) was defeated in straight sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-14) in Friday’s match against Butler (6-2). Senior Kelsey Bittinger led the team with 17 kills, while freshman Natalie Tagala...

‘She Will’ events to boost presence of female athletes

Hannah Sheridan September 8, 2017

“She Will,” a series of athletic events promoted by the Women’s Center and the athletics department, encourages attendees to learn about the strides women make in sports.   The series will give...

The Tommy Evans Invitational women's race in Akron, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Lightning causes delays in cross country Tommy Evans Invitational

Ian Kreider September 8, 2017

The day was dreary,wet and toe-numbing for the cross country Tommy Evans Invitational at the University of Akron Thursday, Sept. 8.Spectators and athletes alike bundled up in their respective vehicles...

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