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Kent States Ian Miller pins his opponent and watches as the time ends in his final match of the MAC Championship Sunday, March 9, 2014. Miller defeated his opponent from Central Michigan and finished first in his weight class winning him a Mid-American Conference title.

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week, Ian Miller

Dan Armelli December 2, 2015

Fifth-year senior and 157-pounder Ian Miller, was named MAC Wrestler of the Week last week after he went 4-0 at the Navy Classic, winning his second career title at the event. It’s the fourth time in...

Women’s rugby pushes forward after playoff win

Kyle Samec November 18, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby club team was victorious in the playoffs for the first time — under coach Jeff Horton — and won the Mid-American Conference for a third consecutive year.With this accomplishment...

Q&A with MAC Wrestler of the Week Mike DePalma

Dan Armelli November 13, 2015

Fifth-year senior 149-pounder Mike DePalma’s 3-0 performance at the Eastern Michigan duals last weekend earned him MAC Wrestler of the Week honors. It’s the first time he’s won the award.DePalma...

Junior forward, Jenna Hellstrom poses after stretching at practice at the Kent State Field House Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Jenna Hellstrom channels former coach on the field

Dan Armelli October 28, 2015

She can be seen at Zoeller Field running around like she’s been shot out of a cannon, or taking brutal hits, only wanting to come back seconds later and play just as hard. She can even be seen doing...

Sophomore Holly Chesnick tries breaking free with the ball during the Kent State womens rugby game against Central Michigan at Dix Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Kent state won big against Central Michigan with a final score of 81-10.

Women’s rugby moves to new conference

Kyle Samec October 28, 2015

Facing tougher competition helps any team gain valuable experience, no matter what the sport is. The Kent State women’s rugby club team is joining the Mason-Dixon Conference next fall in order to do...

Wide receiver Ernest Calhoun returns a kick during the third quarter of the Kent State vs Marshall football game on Sept. 26, 2015. The Flashes lost in double overtime, 36-29.

Opinion: Flashes could be bowl eligible for first time under Paul Haynes

Stephen Means II October 27, 2015

On paper, the Kent State football team seems to be having yet another mediocre, subpar season. But, if you look closer, you see that this team isn’t nearly as bad as its record shows.In his third year...

Forward/center Khaliq Spicer dunks the ball in a game against University at Buffalo on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. The Kent State Golden Flashes lost to the Buffalo Bulls 65-71.

Flashes expect mix of vets, freshmen to make impact

Stephen Means II October 20, 2015

The Kent State men’s basketball team comes into the 2015-16 season with new uniforms and a lot of new people; all expected to contribute from the onset.Head coach Rob Senderoff explained that even though...

Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball hosts Toledo, Dig for the Cure Saturday

Jesse Runner October 14, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team hosts the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes, who enter the day at 10-8, defeated the University...

Kent State defense goes up against the Univeristy of Toledos quaterback at the game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. The Flashes lost 30-20.

Flashes lose on road to 24th-ranked Toledo

Stephen Means II October 10, 2015

Kent State (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) fell to twenty-fourth-ranked Toledo (5-0, 2-4 MAC) in its first conference road game, 38-7.After starting the game on the positive end, with a fumble returned...

Briana Bartolone, senior, steals the ball away in the game against the Akron Zips at Cub Cadet Field on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.

Women’s soccer to play two-game homestand

Dan Armelli September 30, 2015

The Kent State women’s soccer team will head back home to face Western Michigan and Northern Illinois after spending the last couple of weeks on the road.The Broncos (5-2-2, 2-0) currently sit atop the...

Junior Abbie Lawson kicks the ball from outside the box during a game against Cleveland State University on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.

Soccer team faces rival Akron

Dan Armelli September 23, 2015

The Kent State women’s soccer team (4-2-2) heads into this weekend with big matchups as it starts MAC play at Akron (3-4-1) and Buffalo (4-3-1) this weekend.Barring a meeting between the two teams in...

The Kent State Womens Rugby Club run around the field outside of Taylor Hall to warm up in the rain on October 7, 2014.

Women’s rugby looks for third-consecutive MAC title

Kyle Samec September 23, 2015

The Kent State women’s rugby team is known throughout the Mid-American Conference as one of the top teams. They have battled through the past couple seasons with little resistance.This year, besides...

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