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Flashes washed out by No. 5 Syracuse

Alex Klukaszewski September 2, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team lost its second game home game in a row on Tuesday as number five Syracuse University bested the Flashes 6-1.Four of Syracuse’s goals came in the first half...

Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Cracking down on NFL problems

Richie Mulhall September 1, 2014

What do you think is worse: assaulting and beating your wife or smoking weed? According to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, the latter is a more punishable offense.Last Wednesday the NFL correctly...

Soccer sweeps UNLV Nike Invitational

Ben Orner August 31, 2014

It’s unfortunate that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas because Kent State soccer dominated the UNLV Nike Invitational, winning the tournament with two exciting shutout victories.The Flashes blanked...

Flashes struggle to score, fall to Ohio in opener

Taylor Rosen August 30, 2014

Box ScoreOhio managed to overcome four, second-half fumbles and kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to defeat the Flashes in the season opener, 17-14.“Tonight was a tough loss,”...

Flashes take pair of matches in Charleston

Jimmy Miller August 30, 2014

Box Score — DavidsonBox Score — College of CharlestonClose sets seem to be nothing unfamiliar to Kent State volleyball so far this season, as the Flashes won both matches on their trip to Charleston.“It...

First-half deficit trumps second-half comeback

Alex Klukaszewski August 30, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State field hockey team started its season Saturday at Murphy-Mellis Field against the James Madison Dukes, losing their home opener, 4-3.On a beautiful, sunny day for field hockey, momentum...

Volleyball drops first match in Charleston

Jimmy Miller August 30, 2014

Box ScoreDespite having a tough evening, a bright spot in the Flashes lineup against Mercer University Friday were four starting freshmen, especially setter Brittney Jacscht and outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger.“How...

Sophomore midfielder Alayna Harris makes a pass at the field hockey game against Ohio State on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-4.

Flashes look to avenge MAC tournament demise

Alex Klukaszewski August 28, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team will begin its regular season Sat., Aug. 30 at Murphy-Mellis Field against James Madison University.After traveling to Michigan State last Saturday for two, 50-minute exhibition...

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Matthias Tayala drops the hammer

Richie Mulhall August 27, 2014

It’s hard to believe there was once a time when 2014 NCAA Division I National Champion Matthias Tayala didn’t throw the hammer.The fourth-year hammer-thrower was crowned champ at the National Outdoor...

Volleyball seeks to establish healthy competition

Jimmy Miller August 27, 2014

As head coach Don Gromala watched members of his team lead rafts down the whitewater rapids of Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, he hoped that similar leadership would help deliver the women’s volleyball team...

Kent State football kicks off this Saturday

Taylor Rosen August 27, 2014

Fab Five to watch for this season  Jordan Italiano (S) One of the best safeties in the MAC last season, totaling 78 tackles. Colin Reardon (QB) The sophomore now has one season’s worth of experience...

Kent State freshman Mackenzie Lesnick heads the ball against Western Illinois opponent Devan Jones at the season opening game on Friday, August 22, 2014. The Flashes beat the Leathernecks 3-0.

Battle of the Flash(es)

Ben Orner August 26, 2014

This week, Kent State soccer will head to “Sin City” to compete in the UNLV Nike Invitational, a four-team invitational tournament that will feature the University of Colorado, Saint Francis University,...

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