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Freshman running back Anthony Meray blocks a tackle as he runs the ball downfield during the Saturday, Nov. 12 game at Infocision Stadium. The Flashes beat the Zips 35-3. File photo by Matt Hafley.

Flashes’ football looking strong after first week of practice

Matt Lofgren April 1, 2012

Sounds of helmets cracking, pads clicking and players yelling echoed through the field house Friday as the Kent State football team welcomed their first day of contact with open arms.Putting an exclamation...

Abbey Ledford, sophomore 2nd and 3rd baseman, slids safely back into 1st base during saturdays game against eastern michigan, march 31. The flashes came out with a win 6-1. Photo by Emily Martin.

Softball weekend recap against MAC play

John Dvozenja April 1, 2012

After a shaky 13-15 season start for the Kent State softball team, the Flashes began Mid-American Conference play 4-1 after sweeping Central Michigan and splitting two games against Eastern Michigan.The...

Men’s golf goes wire to wire in North Carolina

Daniel Staimpel April 1, 2012

The Kent State men’s golf team dominated the 13-team field at the Irish Creek Collegiate in North Carolina this weekend, winning by 14 strokes and thus shattering Kent State’s 54-hole record by 10...

Sophomore pitcher Michael Clark pitches to a Toledo Rocket player during the game on Tuesday. The Flashes lost to the Rockets in extra innings 4-3. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Flashes topple Ball State, earn second straight conference sweep

Tim Dorst April 1, 2012

The baseball team’s quest for a championship is off to a great start after the Flashes swept Ball State in a three-game weekend series, their second conference sweep of the season.Coach Scott Stricklin...

Nic Bedelyon, senior, wrestles Jared Germaine, sophomore, at the match against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 5. The Flashes won 28-10. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Miller named MAC Freshman of the Year

Tim Dorst April 1, 2012

Freshman wrestler Ian Miller put together a stellar season for the Flashes, and his accomplishments have earned him the biggest honor for a freshman in the Mid-American Conference.Miller was named the...

Ohio University names Christian as new men’s basketball coach

Nick Shook April 1, 2012

The former Kent State, and most recently, TCU coach has accepted the head coaching position at Ohio University, according to reports from CBSSports.com.In six years at the helm of the Kent State, Christian...

File photo. The Flashes greet junior shortstop Mary Holt at the plate after she scored the winning run off of a base-clearing double by junior 3rd baseman Jessica Blanton on Sunday, April 10. The Flashes had a five-run seventh inning and defeated Northern Illinois 8-7. Photo by Jessica Yanesh.

Softball opens conference play

John Dvozenja March 29, 2012

The Kent State softball team will be playing in four Mid-American Conference league games this weekend. This is the first time this year the Flashes will be playing in conference games.The Flashes begin...

Kent State pitcher Tyler Skulina throws against Northern Illinois at Schoonover Stadium on March 25. Kent State swept the three game series against Northern Illinois. File photo.

Flashes overcome losses; ready for Ball State

Tim Dorst March 29, 2012

The Flashes will compete in their second Mid-American Conference series of the 2012 season as they travel to Muncie, Ind.Last weekend, the 11-12 Flashes baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Northern...

Michael Porrini

Basketball player’s tattoos more than just art

Nick Shook March 29, 2012

Kent State fans often witnessed Michael Porrini sprint up and down the M.A.C. Center floor with passion and intensity during his time as the starting point guard for the Flashes. They also saw many of...

Kent State announces 2012 Football schedule

A.J. Atkinson March 29, 2012

Last season, the Kent State football team opened its season against the Alabama Crimson Tide, who later became the 2011 BCS Champions.This year, the Flashes open their season at home against Towson, who...

Kent State baseball team’s comeback falls short to Pittsburgh

Tim Dorst March 28, 2012

Trailing 6-1 against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the Kent State baseball team fought its way back into the game and cut the deficit to one. Unfortunately for the Flashes, their rally fell just short.The Panthers...

Sophomore pitcher Michael Clark pitches to a Toledo Rocket player during the game on Tuesday. The Flashes lost to the Rockets in extra innings 4-3. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Kent State baseball falls to Toledo 4-3 in 12 innings

Tim Dorst March 27, 2012

The Kent State pitching staff struck out 20 Toledo batters in an extra-inning game Tuesday afternoon, but the Flashes failed to take advantage of opportunities to score.The Rockets scored the go-ahead...

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