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Freshman guard Mitch Peterson shoots the layup after gathering the offensive rebound against Grambling State University on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 86-57.

Freshmen Flashes ready to dance on the biggest stage

Dan Armelli March 15, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team is a diverse mix of backgrounds, from the three players who have been with the team their entire collegiate career, to the eight who have transferred from other schools....

Members of the Kent State men's basketball team and Coach Rob Senderoff exit the team plane at Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Men’s basketball lands in Sacramento

Henry Palattella March 15, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s plane took off from the Akron-Canton airport Wednesday morning with one destination in mind: California.The Flashes have a date with No. 3 seed University of...

Then a sophomore, Anthony Tutolo (left) warms up before the Thanksgiving Throwdown on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the M.A.C. Center. 

Tutolo fights through injuries to compete at nationals

Samantha Ross March 15, 2017

Kent State wrestler Anthony Tutolo defeated Old Dominion University’s Josh Markham at the Lock Haven tournament Dec. 29. During the second period, Tutolo was on top of Markham of the match trying to...

Redshirt freshman Casey Sparkman looks toward the clock during his match against Justin Oliver of CMU in the MACC on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Sparkman won 4-2. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Sparkman to compete at nationals

Samantha Ross March 15, 2017

Casey Sparkman came up one spot short of an automatic bid at the Mid-American Conference Tournament, but received an at large bid to wrestle at the national tournament.Sparkman took third place at the...

Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall, Jr. waits at the free throw line during the game against Wright State University on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016.

Behind the Jersey: Jimmy Hall

Tanner Castora March 14, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  If you weren't sure what senior forward...

Women’s golf finishes first at Entrada classic, Stromo finishes first overall

Erik Svensson March 14, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team placed first in the BYU at Entrada Classic.Kent State finished two strokes above par — 13 strokes ahead of host Brigham Young University.Four of Kent State’s five...

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken drives on Toledo senior forward Janice Monakana during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball will play WNIT game at Michigan

Henry Palattella March 13, 2017

Following one of his practices in mid-February, Kent State women's basketball coach Todd Starkey said his team shouldn't want to have a spring break since that would mean they wouldn't be put into a postseason...

The Kent State men's basketball team reacts to their seeding in the NCAA Tournament at Water St. Tavern in Kent, Ohio, Sunday. Kent State played UCLA as a 14 seed in the South region in 2017.

Men’s basketball celebrates Selection Sunday with family, fans

Nick Buzzelli March 12, 2017

Jimmy Hall was relaxed, leaning against Water Street Tavern’s back counter Sunday shortly after Kent State’s NCAA Tournament matchup was announced on CBS.Surrounded by his family, Hall — wearing...

Kent State Golf beats two top ten teams, places second in weekend tournament

Erik Svensson March 12, 2017

The Kent State University men’s golf team pushed ahead of several top teams in its tournament this past weekend. The team played in the General Hackler Championship in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina.No.14...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball struggles over weekend

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

Kent State softball’s (8-9) early season struggles continued this past weekend as they dropped three of its four games.The Flashes dropped their first game to the University of Dayton (9-10) by a score...

Eli Kraus, a sophomore left-handed pitcher, pitches to a Western Michigan University player during a game at Olga Mural field at Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, April 30, 2016. The Flashes won 13-2.

Baseball takes two out of three from College of Charleston over weekend

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

The Kent State baseball team (9-5) managed to secure two wins this weekend over the College of Charleston.The weekend started off on a good note for the Flashes, as they secured a 13-5 win over the Cougars....

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall hugs his mom after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Title Game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Hall was named to the All-MAC Tournament team.

Unselfish, hard-nosed play propels Kent State to MAC Tournament title

Nick Buzzelli March 12, 2017

When it was all over, after he tossed the ball upward in celebration and shared a short — yet triumphant — embrace with his teammates, Kent State senior Jimmy Hall navigated his way to the far end...

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