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Senior defender Tianna Harris kicks the ball during the Kent State soccer team's 0-0 tie against Ohio University on Thursday Oct. 28. in Athens, Ohio. 

0-0 tie with Ohio drops KSU soccer team to third in MAC going into league tournament

Cole Oswald Reporter October 28, 2021

Kent State and Ohio’s soccer teams went into their game Thursday tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference. By the end of the day, neither team was in first. Kent State fought through two...

Head coach Todd Starkey swings from the net after he cuts it down on Mar. 4, 2020 to celebrate Kent State Women's basketball becoming the MAC East champions. Kent State University women's basketball beat Ohio University 81-77.

Women’s basketball coach signs contract extension

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter October 27, 2021

Kent State women’s basketball head coach Todd Starkey has agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-2026 basketball season.Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced the agreement Tuesday...

Grad Student Dustin Crum, number 7, walks on the side lines during the football game against Bowling Green State University on Oct. 2, 2021. Crum lead his team to victory with Kent State winning 27-20.

Two long-time football players receive MAC weekly honors

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor October 25, 2021

Graduate student quarterback Dustin Crum and fifth-year linebacker Mandela Lawrence-Burke were named the Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week following their...

Freshman defender Tori Copfer (6) throws the ball into play during the soccer game on Oct. 21, 2021. Kent State played Central Michigan University and tied 1-1 in double overtime.

Soccer team victorious over EMU Sunday, will play Ohio for MAC regular-season title on Thursday

Cole Oswald Reporter October 25, 2021

So the Mid-American Conference women’s soccer season comes down to this:Kent State, picked in the coaches’ preseason poll to finish ninth in the MAC, will play Ohio University, picked to finish eighth,...

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler makes a move on the ball during the Kent State field hockey's 2-1 loss to Liberty University on Sunday Oct. 24 in Lynchburgh, Virginia. 

Field hockey splits weekend, ending its six-game win streak

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 24, 2021

After giving up a last-second goal, Kent State’s field hockey team withstood Appalachian State’s comeback.   No. 22 Kent State came out with a 2-1 win on Friday, in yet another overtime victory. Coach...

Junior outside hitter Taylor Heberle gets ready to defend against the Buffalo Bulls at the Mac on Saturday, Oct. 23. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Two winning challenges, Heberle’s return helps volleyball team’s split of five-set matches

Isabella Schreck Reporter October 24, 2021

With the score tied 2-2 in the fifth set of Saturday’s volleyball game with Buffalo, referees ruled a blocked shot in bounds on Kent State’s side. Point Buffalo. KSU volleyball coach Don Gromala challenged...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Brandon Coleman celebrates during Kent State University's 34-27 win over Ohio University on Oct. 23 in Athens, Ohio. 

Football gets close win to stay in first place

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor October 23, 2021

Seven plays, 75 yards and 92 seconds. That’s all it took for the Kent State football team to score a touchdown to begin the second half with a three-score lead over Ohio University. The Bobcats had...

Redshirt senior Karly Hellstrom (23) kneels in front of the tied score board after the women's soccer game against Central Michigan University on Oct. 21, 2021. Kent State tied with Central Michigan University 1-1 in double overtime during their last home game of the regular season.

Tie moves soccer into 2nd place with two games to go

Cole Oswald Reporter October 22, 2021

The Kent State soccer team’s slow offensive start on Thursday night gave the team sole possession of second place in the Mid-American Conference.But it may have made it more difficult to catch first-place...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Dante Cephas, number 14, runs with the football during the homecoming football game against Bowling Green State University on Oct. 2, 2021. The Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green 27-20.

Football looks to bounce back from first conference loss

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor October 22, 2021

Saturday’s matchup between the Kent State football team and Ohio University will feature two teams coming off of a different, but equally painful, type of loss. The Flashes were undefeated in conference...

Volleyball drops frustrating 5-set match to Ohio

Isabella Schreck Reporter October 21, 2021

Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala sounded frustrated as he recounted his team’s five-set loss to Ohio Wednesday night.“It was tough,” Gromala said. “It was a good battle, but we just couldn't...

Women’s golf competes in final tournament of fall season

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter October 20, 2021

Kent State’s women’s golf team finished in 11th place in the Jim West Challenge on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18.“We didn’t play very well the first round and then followed it up with two pretty good rounds...

Members of the Kent State University field hockey game celebrate a goal during the game against Miami University on Oct. 15, 2021. Kent State beat Miami 1-0.

Kent State’s field hockey team moves up two spots in rankings

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 20, 2021

After winning both games last weekend, Kent State’s field hockey team moved up two rankings in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's poll. The Flashes moved up to No. 22 after being ranked...

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