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Senior guard Antonio “Booman” Williams [4] dunks the basketball during the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21, 2020. Williams scored a career-high 34 points, but Kent State lost in double overtime to Buffalo 104-98.

Late turnovers, uncharacteristic Buffalo 3-point shooting extends Kent State’s losing streak

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 21, 2020

The shot, like Kent State’s chance at avoiding its third conference losing streak, was close. But eventually the shot fell off the rim and into the hands of a Buffalo defender. The Bulls’ following...

Kozar’s four goals not enough to win at St. Bonaventure

Mason Lawlor Sports reporter February 21, 2020

The Golden Flashes women’s lacrosse team squared off against St. Bonaventure University and lost 15-7 at Marra Athletics Complex Friday afternoon. The loss comes in spite of sophomore attacker Megan...

Thall’s confidence and leadership contribute to 100 block accomplishment

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 21, 2020

With 3:49 to go in the fourth quarter during last Saturday’s 87-68 win against Toledo, sophomore forward Lindsey Thall blocked her 100th career shot becoming the third person in Mid-American Conference...

Kent State to pay Jane Fonda $83,000 to speak during May 4 commemoration

Kent State will pay Academy Award-winning actress and activist Jane Fonda $83,000 to speak during the 50th commemoration of May 4.“Her speaking fee is consistent with other speakers both at Kent State...

Alfreda Brown to leave university in April

Molly Adams Reporter February 20, 2020

Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Alfreda Brown will say goodbye to Kent State at a farewell reception in April.Appointed in 2009 as the inaugural vice president...

Flashes drop third game of the season against No. 20 Texas Tech

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 19, 2020

Senior pitcher Madi Huck came into Tuesday’s match up against No. 20 Texas Tech with a 0.78 ERA. The right-handed pitcher struggled against a dominant Raiders lineup after shutting down Texas Southern’s...

Junior forward Danny Pippen (5) attempts a shot against Akron on Jan. 31, 2020. Kent State University won 68-67, as Pippen scored a game-high 20 points.

Eastern Michigan’s stingy 2-3 zone holds Flashes under 50 points for first time since 2014

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 18, 2020

After scoring a conference-high 87 points on Saturday, Kent State followed with its lowest-scoring total in six seasons.The Flashes beat Ohio 87-72 four days ago, and four players scored in double digits....

Jane Fonda visits anti-aircraft gun position near Hanoi, Vietnam, July 1, 1972. (AP Photo)

Ohio Secretary of State says Jane Fonda shouldn’t speak at May 4 commemoration

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose asked Kent State to reverse its decision to have Jane Fonda speak during the 50th commemoration of the May 4 shootings. In a Facebook post on Sunday, LaRose wrote...

Kent State to offer free eating disorder screenings

Kent State will offer free eating disorder screenings for National Eating Disorders Screening Day in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Students will have the opportunity...

Kent Baseball Starts Season 2-1 in Florida

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 16, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team started off their opening weekend with two victories in Florida.They opened up their season on Friday afternoon with a loss against the University of Iowa. Sophomore pitcher...

Huck, Scali shut down offense at Maverick Classic

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 16, 2020

Kent State softball’s ability to capitalize on errors and elite pitching performances helped secure a 4-1 performance at the Maverick Classic in Arlington, TX this weekend. The Flashes’ strong pitching...

Decavitch, Brown lead to Flashes nine straight wins

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 16, 2020

Kent State gymnastics extended its winning streak to nine games with a close win over Central Michigan Sunday afternoon. The Flashes beat the Chippewas 195.175 to 195.075.The Flashes’ freshman gymnast...

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