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Freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson looks to blockagainst Akron on Jan. 14. The flashes fell to the Zips 68-82. Photo by Brian Smith.

Woman’s basketball: Improved, but searching for consistency

Matt Lofgren February 1, 2012

   When they entered Mid-American Conference play, the Kent State women’s basketball team had won just one game. But since the start of conference play, the Flashes have turned up the intensity to...

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Holt leads men’s basketball past Central Michigan

Nick Shook February 1, 2012

Randal Holt led the Kent State Flashes to their third-straight victory, but not without a little bit of faith.“I started to feel it offensively as soon as I got done praying to the Lord, before the game...

Kent State senior guard Michael Porrini attempts to pass the ball past Akron defenders on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the University of Akron's James A. Rhodes Arena. The Akron Zips beat the Golden Flashes 84-75. Photo by Kristen Bauer.

Men’s basketball looks to extend winning streak against Central Michigan

Nick Shook January 31, 2012

Fresh off two straight convincing conference victories, Kent State travels to Mount Pleasant, Mich. to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Tuesday. The Flashes face their third Mid-American Conference...

149 lb. Freshman Ian Miller takes down his Central Michigan opponent during the meet on Sunday. Kent State beat Central Michigan 22-13 and remain unbeaten in the Mid-American Conference.

Kent State wrestlers topple Central Michigan

Tim Dorst January 30, 2012

Whenever the Kent State wrestling team takes on Central Michigan, it’s always an important matchup. Both teams sit atop the Mid-American Conference standings, so winning a meet between the two teams...

Senior center Justin Manns comes down from a dunk during Kent State’s game against Northern Illinois on Wednesday. Manns contributed six points in the 90-56 victory over the Huskies. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Evans sparks men’s basketball to 77-61 victory

Nick Shook January 30, 2012

Final score Kent State: 77 Toledo: 61 Game highlights Kent State had a plus-22 advantage during the 26 minutes in which Chris Evans was on the floor. The Flashes have shot over 50 percent from the...

Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet looks to drive against Buffalo on Jan. 19. The Flashes won 85-73.

Winning streak ends in weekend defeat for women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren January 30, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (5-13, 4-4 MAC) saw its three- game winning streak come to a close Saturday afternoon at Northern Illinois (9-11, 3-5 MAC) as the Huskies were able to suppress...

Kent State men’s basketball downs Rockets, 77-61

Nick Shook January 29, 2012

Kent State (14-6, 4-3 Mid-American Conference) traveled to northwest Ohio to take on the Toledo Rockets (10-11, 2-5 MAC) Saturday night and came away with another much-needed 77-61 conference victory in...

Legendary Joe Paterno is more than a winner

John Dvozenja January 27, 2012

When someone thinks of Penn State University, what does he/she think of? For most, the image of the late head coach of 46 years, Joe Paterno, flashes through one’s mind. “JoePa” holds the record...

Kent State men’s basketball looks to continue lockdown defense

Nick Shook January 27, 2012

After recording a much-needed blowout win over Northern Illinois Wednesday, Kent State will take to the road Saturday to face the Toledo Rockets. In the victory, the Flashes forced 22 turnovers and scored...

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Kent State hosts Central Michigan in critical wrestling meet

Tim Dorst January 27, 2012

For the last few years, the quest for the Mid-American Conference wrestling championship came down to a matchup between Kent State and Central Michigan. Historically, the team that wins this matchup goes...

A detailed image of the halo that was painted over the likeness of Joe Paterno on a mural in downtown State College, Pennsylvania, Monday, January 23, 2012. (David Maialetti/ Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

How should Joe Paterno’s legacy be viewed?

John Dvozenja January 27, 2012

Legendary Joe Paterno is more than a winnerWhen someone thinks of Penn State University, what does he/she think of? For most, the image of the late head coach of 46 years, Joe Paterno, flashes through...

Senior wrestler Stevie Mitcheff stands inside the wrestling training room Thursday evening. Photo by Brian Smith.

Wrestler follows in his brother’s footsteps

Tim Dorst January 26, 2012

The Kent State wrestling team has developed a close-knit relationship — becoming a family of sorts. The wrestlers get along as such, helping and supporting each other as the season goes on. For junior...

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