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Senior forward Chris Evans shoots for a basket during the ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon game against Temple, November 13. The Flashes fell 80-66 during the 24 hour college basketball marathon. Photo by Chelsae Ketchum

Second-half run dooms Flashes in nationally televised loss

Nick Shook November 13, 2012

They showed skill and they showed talent, but in the end, it was Kent State’s inexperience and youth that proved to be the difference Tuesday afternoon.After surrendering a 15-point lead, Temple responded...

Flashes ranked No. 25 in AP Poll

Tim Dorst November 13, 2012

For the first time in 39 seasons, the Kent State football team finds itself listed among the 25 best teams in the country.The Flashes are ranked No. 25 in the weekly Associated Press poll of college...

Kent State wrestlers place high in one of the nation’s largest open tournaments

Richie Mulhall November 12, 2012

The No. 18 ranked Kent State wrestling team had three champions yesterday in the big annual Michigan State Open Tournament at Jenison Field House against 22 teams, seven of which are ranked by Intermat.Fifth-year...

Flashes open season with thrilling overtime victory over Drexel

Nick Shook November 10, 2012

Kent State prepared for the 2012-13 regular season knowing that its first game was scheduled against one of the college basketball’s top mid-major teams.But they didn’t let that deter them from a victory...

Kent State freshman running back Julian Durden runs the ball past Miami University senior linebacker Pat Hinkel in a game Miami at Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH, on Saturday, Nov 10. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Kent State runs past Miami 48-32

Tim Dorst November 10, 2012

Kent State’s running game has been the main strength of the team throughout the season, but the Flashes’ extraordinary display on Saturday exceeded anyone’s expectations.The Flashes racked up a season-high...

Spencer Keith, senior quarterback, scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the rivalry game against Akron on Nov. 3. The Flashes beat the Zips 35-24. Photo by NANCY URCHAK.

Flashes football prepares for road challenge against Redhawks

Tim Dorst November 9, 2012

The Kent State football team is looking to continue its unbeaten Mid-American Conference streak in a key divisional match-up this weekend.The Flashes will take on the Miami Redhawks at 1 p.m. Saturday...

Kris Brewer, sophomore guard of the Golden Flashes, runs the ball down the court during a practice team game for MAC Madness last Friday, October 12, 2012. Photo by PHILIP BOTTA.

Sports with Shook: Your guide to KSU men’s basketball

Nick Shook November 9, 2012

The leaves have fallen, the Halloween celebrations have passed and the calendar has turned to November, which means it’s time for college basketball.While Kent State basks in the euphoria of the football...

Center Leslie Schaefer tosses he ball during this year's annual MACC Madness on Oct. 12. Photo by NANCY URCHAK.

KSU women’s basketball faces the University of Massachusetts Saturday

Erika Brun November 9, 2012

The women’s basketball team heads to the University of Massachusetts for their first game Saturday.Flashes head coach Danielle O’Banion starts her first season with Kent State as the fifth head coach...

149 lb. Freshman Ian Miller takes down his Central Michigan opponent during the meet on Jan. 29. Kent State beat Central Michigan 22-13 to remain unbeaten in the Mid-American Conference. Photo by COTY GIANNELLI.

Kent State wrestlers ready for big Michigan State Open Tournament

Richie Mulhall November 9, 2012

The Kent State Flashes will wrestle in the Michigan State Open Tournament, which is expected to host more than 500 competing wrestlers Sunday in Lansing, Mich.The Flashes, ranked in a three-way tie for...

Conference rivalries highlight week 11 of college football

Conference rivalries highlight week 11 of college football

Shane Keyser November 8, 2012

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Eddie Lacy (42) picks up a few more yards as Missouri Tigers linebacker Will Ebner (32) hangs on for reinforcements in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia,...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Eddie Lacy (42) picks up a few more yards as Missouri Tigers linebacker Will Ebner (32) hangs on for reinforcements in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, Saturday, October 13, 2012. Alabama beat Missouri, 42-10. Photo by Shane Keyser/Kansas City Star/MCT

Conference rivalries highlight week 11 of college football

Chris Ginley November 8, 2012

Alabama vs. Texas A&MAfter last Saturday’s dramatic, come-from-behind victory over LSU, Alabama head coach Nick Saban immediately directed his players to start preparing for another challenge in...

Former president of Penn State arraigned

Mark Scolforo November 8, 2012

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State president Graham Spanier was arraigned and released on bail at a brief court appearance Wednesday on charges he lied about and concealed child sex abuse allegations...

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