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 Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Softball perfect on weekend, remains top of conference

Zac Sommer April 26, 2015

Solid pitching and timely hitting helped the Kent State softball team remain in first place of the Mid-American Conference as they swept both Bowling Green and Toledo over the weekend.Senior pitcher Emma...

Men’s track and field splits to four different locations, finds success

Quentin Smith April 26, 2015

The records continue to pile up for the Kent State men’s track and field team.Over the weekend, the team was split up at four different locations for their meets. The team had athletes competing at the...

Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick hits a home run during the first inning of Kent States 11-3 win against Robert Morris on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Kent State’s softball offense leads team to victory

Quentin Smith April 22, 2015

The Kent State softball team concluded its non-conference schedule on Wednesday with a dominant win over Robert Morris, 11-3.The Flashes (31-11, 9-4 Mid-American Conference) have now defeated the Colonials...

Men’s track and field continue record-breaking season

Quentin Smith April 19, 2015

After breaking old records and setting news ones in the Tennessee Relays from April 9 to 11, Kent State duplicated that same success when the team broke a total of four records over the weekend.The team...

Sophomore wide receiver Nick Holley gets tackled by the Jaguars Desmond LaVelle at the game against Southern Alabama Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.

Four things to take from Kent State’s spring football camp

Stephen Means II April 19, 2015

 The Kent State football team is moving forward from what could be called a forgettable 2014 season. On top of the death of junior offensive lineman Jason Bitsko, the Flashes suffered a handful of injuries...

Senior Josh Pierce pitches the ball during a game against Ball State on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Baseball struggles, wins one of three against Ohio

Andrew Bugel April 19, 2015

The Kent State baseball team (21-15, 9-6 Mid-American Conference) didn’t get off to a good start against Ohio University this weekend. After a heart-breaking loss in game one, the bats didn’t show...

Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick hits a ball foul during the first game of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Softball finishes 2-2 on weekend, earns 1000th win

Zac Sommer April 19, 2015

The Kent State softball team split four games against Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University this weekend, but the Flashes recorded their 1000th all-time win Friday. Game 1: Kent...

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Men’s track dominant at Tennessee Relays over the weekend

Quentin Smith April 12, 2015

Men’s track had a record-breaking outing over the weekend when they participated in the Tennessee Relays in Knoxville, Tennessee.On Thursday, two hurdlers received first place finishes: senior Miles...

Kent State senior pitcher Emma Johnson pitches against Toledo in a double-header on April 18, 2014.

Kent State softball shut out versus Pittsburgh

Quentin Smith April 8, 2015

Entering Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Kent State softball team had won 10 of their previous 11 games. The Flashes looked to take their momentum on the road when they traveled to face the...

Softball ends win streak with weekend split

Zac Sommer April 6, 2015

 The Kent State softball team snapped an 11-game win streak following a weekend split with Miami, as the Flashes beat the RedHawks 9-1 on Saturday before losing 4-3 on Sunday. Saturday, April 4: Kent...

Kent State junior Zarely Zalewski hits a ball foul, but scores two runs later during Kent States 12-6 win over Youngstown State at Schoonover Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. With this weeks wins, Kent improves its record to 14-11 as they head into a weekend of games on the road.

Baseball regains footing on offense, secures two wins

Jimmy Miller April 1, 2015

After a week when a stagnant offense plagued the Flashes, Kent State baseball regained some savvy at the plate—and earned a pair of wins in the process.Kent State (14-11, 3-3 Mid-American Conference)...

Our View: Offer support for Kent State athletics

KS Editors April 1, 2015

Summary: While NCAA March Madness is one of the most exciting sporting spectacles of the year, ignoring our school’s athletics program isn’t fair.Over the last month, millions of people have watched...

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