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Then-Kent State freshman wide reciever Antwan Dixon runs for a 47-yard touchdown on the Flashes’ opening drive of the Kent State vs Marshall game on Sept. 26, 2015. Kent State lost in double overtime, 36-29.

KSU football player fights for life

Scott Lendak May 2, 2017

When Shemariah Dixon prepared to leave for work on a warm June day in 2013, she turned to her son Antwan Dixon.“Move your car for me,” she asked, “so I can get out.”When she followed him outside...

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]

Men’s golf wins Mid-American Conference championship

Erik Svensson April 30, 2017

Weather rapidly alternated between rain and sun throughout the day Sunday, making for a long round of golf that ended in victory for Kent State.The Kent State men’s golf team took first place in the...

Sophomore catcher Pete Schuler bunts the ball on April 30, 2017 at Schoonover Stadium. Kent State won their game against Central Michigan 6-5.

Matthews’ single in 10th lifts Flashes to series win over CMU

Nick Buzzelli April 30, 2017

After Central Michigan right fielder Daniel Robinson dropped John Matthews' fly ball at the warning track in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday afternoon, the Kent State dugout spilled onto the field...

The Kent State club lacrosse team poses with the NCLL Midwest North Conference championship trophy after beating Penn State Altoona on Saturday, April 29, 2017

Kent State lacrosse club wins Midwest Conference, heads to Elite Eight

Henry Palattella April 30, 2017

The Kent State lacrosse club (13-1) defeated Penn State Altoona 9-5 Saturday afternoon, a win that gave the Flashes the Midwest Conference championship and a berth to Annapolis for the Elite Eight."It...

Kent State then-junior pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitches against University at Buffalo on April 23. The flashes won both games in their double header. 

Flashes sweep Buffalo behind Ladines perfect game

Samantha Ross April 30, 2017

Ronnie Ladines recorded 15 strikeouts and became the third pitcher to pitch a perfect game in Kent State history this weekend.“It was outstanding,” said coach Eric Oakley of Ladines’ performance...

KentWired Sports Update: April 28, 2017

Sharie Ellison April 30, 2017

KentWired Sports Update: Friday, April 28 from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Former Kent State cornerback Najee Murray participates in a drill during Kent State's pro day on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Kent State undrafted free agent signing tracker

Henry Palattella April 29, 2017

While the 2017 NFL Draft came and went without any Kent State player hearing their name called, that doesn't mean the graduating members of the team won't be able to make an impact on the field, as some...

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]

Ladines pitches perfect game for Flashes in final game of doubleheader

Samantha Ross April 29, 2017

Ronnie Ladines became the third pitcher to pitch a perfect game in Kent State history on Saturday, as the senior threw didn't allow a baserunner in the Flashes (24, 12-9 Mid-American Conference) 10-0 win...

Junior infielder Dylan Rosa is called safe at home plate to bring in another run  for the Golden Flashes against Central Michigan on Friday, April 28, 2017. Kent State won, 9-7.

Flashes move into first place in MAC with win over CMU

Nick Buzzelli April 28, 2017

In the series opener against Central Michigan University, the Kent State baseball team was trailing entering the bottom of the seventh inning Friday afternoon. But after that frame, the Flashes regained...

Ladines, Grimm lead softball to win over Buffalo

Henry Palattella April 28, 2017

Coming into Friday's Mid-American Conference matchup against Buffalo, Kent State senior softball pitcher Ronnie Ladines had never recorded more than 11 strikeouts in any of her 117-career appearances on...

Source: Tierney to be named women’s lacrosse coach

Henry Palattella April 28, 2017

The women's lacrosse team took another step toward its inaugural season Friday, as the Kent State University Department of Athletics chose Brianne Tierney as the new head coach, a source confirmed to The...

Men’s golf to travel to Nashport for MAC Championship

Erik Svensson April 27, 2017

The Kent State men’s golf team will compete in the MAC Championship in Nashport, Ohio this weekend.The Flashes are currently ranked No. 12 in the NCAA and have won four of the past five titles.“This...

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