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Senior center Kahliq Spicer looks to pass the ball after gathering the offensive rebound during the first half of the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70.

Khaliq Spicer: Shock-blocking menace on the court, fun-loving guy off

Kyle Samec December 9, 2015

Khaliq Spicer, or LiqLiq as his friends call him, blocks shots like an NBA superstar. Recording 53 last season, third most in Kent State history for a single season, coach Rob Senderoff thinks it’s just...

Redshirt junior wrestler and economics major Chance Driscoll.

Wrestling and gymnastics: Balancing team and the individual

Dan Armelli December 9, 2015

At the Ohio Duals, dawn of the wrestling season in November, Chance Driscoll sat in one of the coaches’ chairs, calling out instructions to Kent State wrestlers. Driscoll isn’t a coach, he’s a member...

Redshirt freshman guard Tyra James goes for layup against CSU in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. The Flashes lost 60-49 to Cleveland State.

Lurken’s career night not enough

Ty Sugick December 9, 2015

Kent State's women's basketball team lost 68-60 Tuesday on the road to the Bradley Braves of Bradley University.The Flashes shot under 40 percent from the field the whole night. On top of that, the team...

Forward Jon Buttitta faces off against a University of Pittsburgh player on Friday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Hockey heads to face-off against Rochester

Chris Yamnitsky December 9, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club moved forward from their split last weekend to prepare for two important league games against Rochester College. Practice this week focused on areas where the team is successful,...

Hellstrom and Capehart named to NSCAA Women’s All-Great Lakes Region teams

Dan Armelli December 8, 2015

The season may be over, but the awards keep coming. Kent State soccer forwards junior Jenna Hellstrom and redshirt sophomore Donavan Capehart earned All-Great Lakes Region honors by the National Soccer...

“Granny,” 77, hands out licorice sticks to members of the Kent football team as they leave the field after practice on Oct. 7, 2015.

Pull, Peel, Play: ‘Licorice Lady’ inspires Flashes football team

Ian Flickinger December 8, 2015

College football is teeming with traditions that supposedly add to a team’s good fortune.  Folkloric rituals like Clemson’s run down “The Hill”; Ohio State’s recently-axed Mirror Lake jump;...

Kent State head coach Jim Underwood gives his team a pre-game speech Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. After the speech, Kent went on to sweep the University of Pittsburgh with a 3-2 win and a 4-3 win.

Before their skates hit the ice: Hockey team discusses pre-game rituals

Max McCarty December 8, 2015

Hockey is more than just lacing a pair of beat-up skates and stepping onto the ice. It’s laying out your suit and tie for the ride to the rink. It’s eating that same pre-game meal or getting that same...

Marist player tries to block senior forward Chris Ortiz from scoring a basket on Saturday Nov. 21, 2015.

Flashes take down NJIT on the road

Stephen Means December 8, 2015

In its third straight game away from home, Kent State men's basketball (5-2) took down New Jersey Institute of Technology (5-4), 80-75.“This was a great team win against a tough team with a great home...

Freshman Shane Mast practices during the third annual outdoor Kent State Wrestling practice in Risman Plaza. Oct. 12, 2015.

Wrestling to start MAC duals at home versus Buffalo

Dan Armelli December 8, 2015

After traveling as far east as Maryland and as far west as Las Vegas, the Kent State wrestling team will finally be able to stay home for a couple weeks as they prepare to start Mid-American Conference...

Flashes close off homestand with win

Ty Sugick December 6, 2015

After losing to Cleveland State on Wednesday, the Kent State women’s basketball team bounced back with a dominant 21-point win against North Dakota State University Saturday night.Looking at the final...

Miller wins title at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

Dan Armelli December 6, 2015

At the toughest tournament of the season for the Kent State wrestling team, three Kent players were able to place at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational. The highlight of the weekend...

Spicer’s career night leads Flashes past CSU

Stephen Means II December 6, 2015

Senior forward Khaliq Spicer set a new career high of 22 points and added eight rebounds to lead Kent State men's basketball team (4-2) past Cleveland State (2-6), 66-62.For Spicer, the game was four years...

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