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Freshman guard Jalen Avery passes the ball during the first half of the Kent State vs. Youngstown game on Nov. 14. The Flashes won their home opener 79-70.

Top-ranked freshman fills leadership role early in career

Kyle Samec November 17, 2015

If you bring up Jalen Avery’s high school accolades that made Mid-American Basketball Consultant rank him the No. 2 point guard in Ohio, he chooses to dismiss that hype, and instead, he’s focused on...

Wrestling faces biggest challenge at Navy Classic

Dan Armelli November 17, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team has rolled its way to a 4-1 record, not including its five-pin exhibition win against Akron in the Ohio Duals.The Flashes’ early season schedule has been lighter than in...

Football team faces CMU on Senior Night

Stephen Means II November 17, 2015

Kent State (3-7, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) will host its final home game of the year against Central Michigan University (5-5, 4-2 MAC) on Senior Night.“(They’re a) tough, hard-nosed football team,”...

Stephen A. Smith speaks to students regarding adversity at the KIVA on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015.

ESPN’s most intense analyst: Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith’s opening line perfectly summed up his entire night at Kent State: “You asked for me, you got me.”There’s no unedited or altered version of Smith — the real-life version is the...

Women’s basketball take on the Raiders Tuesday in the M.A.C.

Tywone Sugick Jr. November 16, 2015

After a win over Colgate Sunday, Kent State Women’s basketball will seek its second win of the season against (0-1) Wright State.Wright State comes to Kent State fresh off a loss to the University of...

Women’s rugby wins playoff match versus Michigan

Kyle Samec November 16, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club team proved this season is different from the previous two: It won a playoff game Sunday night at Dix Stadium against the University of Michigan in the round of 16 of...

Kent State senior guard Xavier Pollard fights with Youngstown defenders for the loose ball during the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70 to take their home opener.

Flashes win home opener versus YSU

Stephen Means II November 15, 2015

Kent State men's basketball (1-0) started its season out on a positive note in a 79-70 win over Youngstown State in the first game of the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader.“It’s...

Sophomore gaurd Naddiyah Cross protects the ball from a player on Colgate University's team during the women's basketball game at the MACC. The Flashes won the game 76-71. Nov. 15, 2015.

Women’s basketball knocks off Colgate

Ty Sugick November 15, 2015

Coach Danielle O’Banion and the Flashes start the season on a positive note as they took down Colgate 76-71 on Sunday afternoon.In the first half, the Flashes shot under 30 percent from the field as...

Wrestling rolls in Ohio Duals

Dan Armelli November 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team handled every team (and club) in its path Saturday at the Ohio Duals. “I think if everything’s going well individually, a win will take care of itself,” said coach...

Freshman Lexi Mantas hits the ball during a game against the University at Buffalo on Saturday Nov. 14, 2015.

Volleyball claims share of MAC East title

Jesse Runner November 15, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team swept its last two opponents of the regular season this past weekend, to extend its winning streak to five games, and claim a share of the Mid-American Conference...

Opinion: Steph Curry making a case for best player in the NBA

Ray Strickland November 15, 2015

The Golden State Warriors are off to a hot 10-0 start, obliterating every opponent standing in their way. The Warriors mirror a team that is primed to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs and repeat as...

Hockey hosts 4th annual Alumni Weekend

Chris Yamnitsky November 15, 2015

Players from different eras of Kent State hockey came out to celebrate 44 years of the hockey program during the fourth annual Alumni Weekend.  For coach Jim Underwood, it's all about getting all the...

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