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Senior guard Michael Porrini dribbles past sophomore guard Alex Abreu, senior forwards Justin Greene and Nikola Cvetinovic at the Q on March 9. The Flashes fell to the Zips 74 to 78. Photo by Adrianne Bastas.

Kent State enters CIT with goal of continuing winning tradition

Nick Shook March 13, 2012

Despite a disappointing exit in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals, Kent State’s season isn’t over yet.The Flashes accepted an invitation to the 32-team CollegeInsider.com Tournament,...

KSU’s Acayo jumps to 11th at track and field nationals

Daniel Staimpel March 11, 2012

At the 2012 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Jacksons Indoor Track, grad student Penina Acayo finished her indoor season with an 11th place finish in the triple jump.While her first jump...

Freshman outfielder T.J. Sutton makes contact with the ball during Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh at Schoonover Stadium. Kent State defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 9-5 to earn their sixth win in a row. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Kent State baseball splits weekend series in New Mexico

Tim Dorst March 11, 2012

The Kent State baseball team traveled nearly 2,000 miles to Las Cruces, NM for a four-game weekend series against the New Mexico State Aggies.It was a weekend of ups and downs for the Flashes, as they...

Flashes come up short in semifinals loss to Akron

Nick Shook March 11, 2012

MAC Roundup In a suspenseful weekend of Mid-American Conference basketball, the Ohio Bobcats emerged as the conference tournament champions with a thrilling 64-63 victory over Akron Saturday night....

Freshman Kesley Lawless, landed a 9.725 on bars, March 10. Kent State came out with a win against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center. 196.400-193.525. Photo by Emily Martin.

Kent State gymnasts stick it to Bowling Green

Erica Mucci March 11, 2012

The Kent State gymnastics team reached a season’s peak Sunday, dominating Bowling Green by hitting all 24 out of 24 routines.Coach Brice Biggin said the most positive effect of the match was the team’s...

Strong starts lead to quarterfinals victory

Nick Shook March 9, 2012

The game Justin Greene recorded his 800th career rebound Thursday night and was one rebound shy of a double-double. Greene: 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists Randal Holt: 13 points, five assists,...

Brianna Skiffington, senior, flips on the balance beam at the Flip for the Cure home meet against Northern Illinois on Feb. 19. The Flashes defeated the Huskies. File photo.

Flashes’ gymnastics adjusts routines for home match against Bowling Green

Erica Mucci March 9, 2012

Assistant gymnastics coach Sharon Sabin said the team’s confidence is high after a season-best performance at Ohio State last week.“Practice went pretty smooth this week,” Sabin said. “Scoring...

Kent State hopes to earn first victory over Akron in third meeting

Nick Shook March 9, 2012

Many people say it’s difficult to defeat a team three times in one season.Kent State will hope that is the truth tonight when it faces rival Akron in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals....

Senior 285 class Brendan Barlow wrestles Nick Whitenburg, sophomore, at the match against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 5. The Flashes won 28-10. File photo.

Senior Brendan Barlow will move on after successful college wrestling career

Tim Dorst March 9, 2012

In the sport of wrestling, there are not many higher levels past college. Some wrestlers, like Dustin Kilgore, attempt to make the U.S. Olympic team after college wrestling. Others pursue a career in professional...

Mike Schober, senior Sports Administration major, competes in the Men's Pole Vault at the Doug Raymond Invitational at the Field House on Jan. 15, 2011. File photo.

Acayo represents Kent State at Nationals

Daniel Staimpel March 9, 2012

“This is Penny’s chance to stand on the podium at nationals,” Coach Bill Lawson said.Grad student Penina Acayo is Kent State’s lone representative at NCAA Indoor Championship in Boise, Idaho.Despite...

Kent State forward Justin Greene passes the ball past his defender in a game against Buffalo at the MAC Center Tuesday, Feb. 14. The Flashes defeated the Bulls 76-71 in a key Eastern Division game. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Flashes hope to erase disappointing season with strong MAC Tournament

Nick Shook March 8, 2012

Kent State entered the 2011-12 season with big expectations.The Flashes won two consecutive Mid-American Conference East Division titles and appeared in the MAC Tournament championship game in 2011, and...

 

Temple exits Mid-American Conference, headed for Big East

Matt Lofgren March 8, 2012

Temple University, a member of the Mid-American Conference in football since 2007, will be moving to the Big East in all sports by 2013.The MAC released a brief statement Wednesday afternoon stating: “The...

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