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Kent State University freshman forward Jordan Korinek tries to hold on to the ball against Northern Illinois Universitys senior Jenna Thorp in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2015. The Flash won 54-52 snapping an 8 game losing streak and bringing their record to 4-19.

Women’s basketball picks up win, season sweep of Bowling Green

Quentin Smith February 22, 2015

Kent State women's basketball team avenged a heartbreaking loss to the University at Buffalo from tWednesday when the Flashes took down Bowling Green on Saturday, 62-58.The win gives the team their first...

The Kent Stater Kent State Forward Junior Gary Akbar makes a layup in the game against Ball State on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Kent State defeated Ball State 58-53 at the M.A.C. Center.

Hall returns as Flashes rout Bobcats

Stephen Means II February 21, 2015

After missing the past five games with mononucleosis, Kent State (19-8, 10-4 MAC) star forward Jimmy Hall returned to the floor in a 64-51 victory over Ohio University (9-16, 4-10 MAC).  Hall, a redshirt...

Kent State Flashes' senior guard Mikell Chinn heads off against Buffalo Bulls junior forward Kristen Sharkey. The Flashes lost 59-57.

Women’s basketball drops heartbreaker on the road

Quentin Smith February 19, 2015

Box scoreRiding high from its game-winning victory on Saturday, the Kent State women’s basketball team traveled to Buffalo on Wednesday night for a Mid-American Conference Eastern Division showdown.The...

Kent State Forward junior Gary Akbar makes a layup against Ball State Michigan. Kent State defeated Ball State at the M.A.C. Center 58-53 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.

Role players step up in win against Ball State

Stephen Means II February 18, 2015

Box ScoreKent State is now tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference after beating Ball State (7-16, 2-11 MAC) 58-53.The Flashes (18-8, 9-4 MAC) played their fifth straight game without redshirt...

Redshirt senior Derek Jackson takes a second to recover as the Miami RedHawks get ready for another play Saturday, Feb. 7. The Flashes went on to win against Miami in the final 30 seconds of the game, 61-60.

A different drive to win

Richie Mulhall February 18, 2015

Around this time last year, the Kent State men’s basketball team was struggling to keep its head above water.After roaring out of the gates to a sizzling 9-2 start, the Flashes went cold through the...

Rachel Stypinski performs her routine on the balance beam during the first home meet of the season against Western Michigan on Friday, Jan. 23. Stypinski finished her routine with a final score of 9.875 to win this event as well as the floor routine. The Flashes defeated the Broncos with an overall final score of 194.900-193.325.

From state champion to MAC Specialist: Rachel Stypinski

Megan McEldowney February 18, 2015

Before Rachel Stypinski was a state champion at Boyertown Area Senior High, and before she was Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Week two weeks in a row, she was tumbling around her house and falling...

Kent State softball outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick steals third base in first game against Toledo in a double-header Friday, April 18, 2014. The Flashes won 13-0 the first game and 1-0 the second game.

Softball proves to be inconsistent winners on opening weekend

Jimmy Miller February 17, 2015

Over the course of a six-game weekend in San Diego, Kent State managed to turn a series of unpolished performances into a 4-2 record in the first week of the season.After an eight-inning affair Friday...

Sophomore infielder Justin Wagler (right) slides into third base at Wednesday's baseball game against University of Pittsburgh, April 16, 2014. Kent State won the game, 4-1.

Kent State baseball team loses two of three in season opening series

Andrew Bugel February 16, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (1-2) traveled to Rock Hill, South Carolina to take on Winthrop (2-1) this weekend to kick off the 2015 season.After dropping their first game Friday, the team split a doubleheader...

 Kent State’s Whitnee Johnson competes on the uneven bars during the meet against Central Michigan University on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2014. Johnson finished her routine with a 9.725 and the Flashes lost with an overall score of 195.325-196.400.

Kent State gymnastics falls to Central Michigan

Megan McEldowney February 15, 2015

Despite a strong performance from freshman Rachel Stypinski, Kent State gymnastics (2-5, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) fell to Central Michigan on Saturday, 196.400-195.325, inside the M.A.C. Center.“Central...

Wrestling team falls to Northern Illinois

Zac Sommer February 15, 2015

The Kent State wrestling team was unable to advance in the NWCA National Duals on Sunday as the Flashes fell to No. 5 ranked Illinois, 38-0, in Champaign, Illinois.Junior wrestler Kyle Bauer (149) and...

The Kent Stater Kent State Senior Mikell Chinn atempts to make a lay-up during the game against Northern Illinois University in the M.A.C.C Center on Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2015. The Flashes won 54-52.

Women’s basketball team wins in last-second thriller

Quentin Smith February 14, 2015

After dropping its previous eight games, the Kent State women’s basketball team finally snapped its losing streak with a victory over Northern Illinois, 54-52.With .08 seconds remaining in the ball game,...

First day of Spire Invitational successful for Kent State track and field

Andrew Bugel February 14, 2015

There is something about the performances of the Kent State men’s and women’s track and field teams this season that has shown they have the capabilities to be a strong unit.Friday night was no exception.The...

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