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Junior guard Darren Goodson pulls up for a fadeaway shot during an 87-72 victory over Central Michigan Saturday, Feb. 9 at the MACC. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Evans injured as men’s basketball rout CMU 87-72

Tim Dorst February 11, 2013

For much of Saturday’s game against Central Michigan, Kent State’s men’s basketball team found itself in control and in rhythm offensively. The Flashes seemingly couldn’t miss as they bombarded...

Stevie Mitcheff, a senior on the KSU wrestling team, he finished with a 11-5 victory over Ben Willeford (CSU).Kent State defeated Cleveland State 31-10 on Friday night at the M.A.C Center. Photo by Yolanda Li.

Flashes wrestlers dominate Vikings, nearly upset the Fighting Scots

Richie Mulhall February 11, 2013

On Senior Night in front of 2,635 cheering fans, the Flashes wrestling and gymnastics teams both triumphed in their historic “Beauty and the Beast” event Friday.Ranked No. 21 in the nation by InterMat,...

Softball goes 2-2 on season-opening weekend

Christian Petrila February 11, 2013

The Kent State softball team took to the diamond this past weekend at the Auburn Invitational, splitting the four contests evenly and leaving Alabama 2-2 to start the season.The Flashes faced East Tennessee...

Men’s basketball win second straight home game in rout of Central Michigan

Tim Dorst February 10, 2013

Kent State’s men's basketball game against Central Michigan featured fast-paced offense from both sides earlyon, with neither team gaining a clear advantage throughout the first half. In the second half,...

Gymnasts struggle on beam, pull out win

Lily Flynn February 9, 2013

While home meets tend to bring a form of security to most teams, the Kent State gymnasts continue to compete at less than their best while on their own turf, specifically in regards to the balance beam.“Unfortunately...

Freshman Ashley Evans keeps the keeps a loose ball from Western Michigan guard A.J. Johnson in the MAC Center on Feb. 7. The Lady Flashes fell to the Broncos 40-58. Photo by Brian Smith.

Women’s basketball can’t deliver in Thursday night thriller

Meghan Blaha February 8, 2013

Physical play and a game-changing technical foul left Kent State with another difficult loss Thursday.The Flashes were not able to defend their home court in a 58-40 loss to Western Michigan in front of...

Kent State wrestled against Clarion State on Jan. 20, 2013, taking the win with a final score of 29-10. Photo by Chloe Hackathorn.

KSU wrestling ready to unleash the “beast” against Cleveland State and Edinboro

Richie Mulhall February 8, 2013

The Kent State wrestling team (8-4, 4-1 MAC) faces the home stretch of its schedule this weekend and is ready to unleash the “beast” against Cleveland State (3-6) Friday in the M.A.C. Center’s Beauty...

Kent State Men's Basketball forward Khaliq Spicer hangs from the rim aftering dunking during Kent State's game against Ohio University in the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 26, 2013. The Golden Flashes lost to the Bobcats, 69-68, with an intense last-second ending. Photo by Jessica Denton.

Flashes host Central Michigan in search of second straight home win

Tim Dorst February 8, 2013

The men’s basketball team returns home once again to start a two-game home stand after another difficult loss on the road, hoping to gain some ground in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes will host...

Kent State sophore Whitnee Johnson performs a routine on the balance beam during a home meet against George Washington and Western Michigan on Jan. 25, 2013. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Gymnasts, Wrestlers to compete in simultaneous match

Lily Flynn February 8, 2013

After a victorious meet at Bowling Green last weekend, the Kent State gymnastics team (5-2, 2-0 MAC) is preparing for the first Beauty and the Beast meet in school history.“This has been a concept that...

Kent State traveled to Western Michigan University Wednesday and fell to the Broncos with a final score of 82-76. Photo by Aaron Fishell for the Western Herald.

Second half dooms men’s basketball in loss to Western Michigan

Tim Dorst February 7, 2013

Kent State held a 10-point lead over Western Michigan with just under five minutes left in the first half Wednesday night in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Flashes maintained a lead for most of the game, but when...

Freshman pitcher Emma Johnson wound up for a pitch during the Flashes' game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Kent State won with a final score of 6-1. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Flashes softball prepares to open season

Christian Petrila February 7, 2013

The weather may be as cold as it has been all winter, but that won’t slow down the Kent State softball team as they prepare for another season on the diamond.An extremely young Flashes team prepares...

Senior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes for a layup during a 64-45 loss to Eastern Michigan Thursday, Jan. 24 at the MACC. The Kent State Women's Basketball team is currently 3-18 overall this season. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN

Women’s basketball looks for second conference win

Meghan Blaha February 7, 2013

Kent State will host Western Michigan at the M.A.C. Center Thursday night at 7 p.m. with hopes of getting their second MAC win after beating Ohio Sunday.The Flashes (3-18, 1-7 Mid-American Conference)...

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