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University of Buffalo wrestler John Northrup and Kent State wrestler Casey Newburg get ready to grapple at the 2012 Buffalo Brawl Invitational tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2012. Photo by Nick Fischetti.

Wrestling finishes 2nd at Buffalo Invitational

Tim Dorst November 5, 2012

The Kent State wrestling team’s season began on a promising note Sunday at the 2012 Buffalo Brawl Invitational tournament in Buffalo, N.Y.Seniors Dustin Kilgore and Casey Newburg won individual championships,...

Sophmore Hannah Faulkner on Oct. 14. Faulkner scored Kent's sole goal verse Miami on Sunday, Nov. 3 during the MAC Championship game in Oxford, OH, ending the Flashes' 2012 season. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Flashes fall to Miami RedHawks in MAC field hockey championship game

Richie Mulhall November 5, 2012

Despite a strong defensive effort in the Mid-American Conference tournament semi-final game on Friday, the battle-tested Flashes field hockey team was unable to claim the MAC championship title on Saturday,...

Kent State wins Wagon Wheel game for third straight year

Tim Dorst November 5, 2012

Fans packed into Dix Stadium Saturday to witness the 42nd annual Wagon Wheel Challenge, a rivalry that began in 1946. The feud between Kent State and Akron has been a back-and-forth affair for many...

KSU wrestling season opens Sunday, November 4

Courtney Citro November 2, 2012

KSU Wrestler Dustin Kilgore red shirted last season to take time away from Kent State. This year, he is ready to be back in action. Kilgrore will be back in action Sunday, November 4th at the Buffalo Invitational....

Kent State offensive lineman Brian Winters holds up the Wagon Wheel with Flash, after the Kent State football team won the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes won the game against the Zips 35-24. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Flashes rally to 35-24 win over Akron

Tim Dorst November 2, 2012

Fans expecting a highly competitive game between Kent State and Akron in the annual Wagon Wheel game received exactly what they bargained for Saturday. The Zips seemed prepared for a fight in the first...

The Flashes carry the Wagon Wheel back into the visitors locker room at Infocision Stadium in Akron after beating the Zips 35-3 on Saturday, Nov. 12. Photo by MATT HAFLEY.

Flashes football looks for third straight Wagon Wheel victory

Tim Dorst November 1, 2012

“I coached in one of the great football rivalries in the country, Alabama versus Auburn,” Bowden said. “While that was always across the state, this one seems to be across the street. The fans sit...

Freddy Cortez kicks against Ball State at Dix stadium on Sept. 29. The Flashes won the game 45-43. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Cortez kicking his way into KSU record books

Tim Dorst November 1, 2012

After the Flashes scored their first touchdown in the opening quarter of their game against Rutgers University, senior kicker Freddy Cortez lined up in a familiar spot. The holder kneeled down seven yards...

Sports With Shook: Your guide to going bowling

Nick Shook November 1, 2012

With a victory over Western Michigan on Homecoming, the Flashes improved to 6-1 overall, making them bowl eligible for the first time since 2006, when Kent State finished with a 6-6 record.Kent State upped...

The Golden Flash Gospel

Ryan Hale November 1, 2012

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Flashes football looks for third straight Wagon Wheel victory

November 1, 2012

National FBS RankingsTeamPassing yards per gameRushing yards per gamePoints per gamePoints allowed per gameKent State110th (177.1 avg)23rd (212.1 avg)38th (33.9 avg)52nd (24.5 avg)Akron13th (316.0 avg)105th...

Volleyball senior night ends with loss to Bobcats

Drew Jones November 1, 2012

The Kent State volleyball concluded its 2012 home campaign Thursday night with a match against the Ohio University Bobcats at the M.A.C. Center. The Bobcats defeated the Flashes in three sets (22-25, 13-25,...

Dix Stadium on September 29, 2012 during Kent's 45-43 win over Ball State. Photo by BRIAN SMITH.

Golden Flashes football team turning around abysmal history

Jim Piascik November 1, 2012

Last year’s team enjoyed some success, winning four of its last five games to finish 5-7. The finish was nice, but I wonder how many people realized it happened.Even though I follow sports regularly,...

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