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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...

TV2 Sports Present the Most Annoying Fans in Sports

TV2 Sports February 7, 2013

The TV2 Sports Team shared their opinion on who are the most annoying fans in sports.Kyle Vertoch (Wednesday Flashcast Anchor)The Pittsburgh Steelers definitely have the most annoying fans in sports. I...

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)...

Kent State football coach Paul Haynes signs an autograph for Sophia Waiz, 8, during National Signing Day Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Quaker Steak and Lube in the student center. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Haynes signs 21 student-athletes in first recruiting class

Nick Shook, Hunter Austin February 7, 2013

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) carries the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) in the third period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Sunday, February 3, 2013. The Penguins defeated the Capitals, 6-3. Photo by Chuck Myers/MCT.

NHL expansion: Good or bad?

Chris Ginley February 6, 2013

May 7, 2012, was one of the best days in franchise history for the Phoenix Coyotes. They eliminated the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 4-1 series victory, and a tentative...

Sophomore Chelsea Drooger reaches out for the uneven bars Friday, Jan. 25 at the MACC during a tri-meet victory over Western Michigan and George Washington. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Gymnastics and wrestling teams set out to make university history

Lily Flynn February 6, 2013

Kent State University is well known for plenty of reasons, but lately it has been making headlines for its athletic programs. Last spring, the baseball team went to the College World Series for the first...

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Flashes looking to return to winning ways

Tim Dorst February 6, 2013

Kent State snapped a four-game losing streak with a victory over Eastern Michigan Saturday at the M.A.C. Center, a much-needed conference win to keep pace with the rest of the Mid-American Conference....

Kent State University’s infielder, Nick Hamilton, signs a baseball and a home plate from Glenn Peterson. Peterson, from Vermillion, Ohio, along with his son, drove out to Omaha, Neb. to watch his alma mater compete in the College World Series. Peterson is a 84 graduate of the university and brought his son with him to Omaha. “It’s one of those father and son things to do on Father’s Day.” Peterson’s son, Mitchell plays first base and outfield on the Vermilion High School baseball team. Photo by Philip Botta.

Kent State baseball players, past and present, still feel draw of College World Series team (part 1 of 2)

Jim Piascik February 5, 2013

Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part story about the journey of five former Kent State baseball players, who are now playing professionally, and how they remain connected to current KSU...

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