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Kent State gymnastics takes second place at tri-meet

Elise Kogelnik February 7, 2016

Kent State (3-2, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) earned their highest score of the season at today’s meet, but George Washington University took first by less than half a point.Kent State earned a total...

Senior Josée Doyon and junior Maddy Mullins practice at the Kent State Golf Course on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Women’s golf prepares for spring conference play

Eric Conway February 3, 2016

The Kent State women’s golf team looks to continue its fall season first-place three-peat as it kicks off its spring season Monday, Feb. 8.The season starts with the Mid-American Match Play Challenge,...

Members of the Kent State wrestling team run drills during practice in the M.A.C. Annex on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016. The team will take on Northern Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Wrestling coming off productive bye week

Dan Armelli February 2, 2016

The Kent State wrestling team took some time off last week while also focusing on areas that they normally wouldn’t be able to.“The one thing that’s different is you don’t have to worry about your...

Basketball snaps five-game win-streak against Ohio

Zac Sommer January 30, 2016

The Kent State University men’s basketball (15-6, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) snapped its five-game winning streak as the Flashes lost 72-61 to Ohio University (13-7, 4-4 MAC) Friday.“Tough night...

Kent State fifth-year wrestler Tyler Buckwalter flips a wrester from Old Dominion University during a meet at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. The Flashes won the meet, 25-13.

Wrestling team wins rematch versus Old Dominion

Dan Armelli January 24, 2016

Some of the Kent State wrestling team’s older wrestlers have suffered tough losses over the past few weeks. However, underclassmen have been able to step up and help deliver its fifth-straight dual win. Two...

Redshirt Junior Jimmy Hall puts up the hook shot during the second half of the Golden Flashes win over the Bobcats on Jan. 16, 2016. Hall had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds to help Kent State to an 89-82 victory.

Flashes use second half run in win over Ohio

Stephen Means II January 18, 2016

Kent State's men's basketball team (12-5, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) outpaced Ohio University (0-6, 1-3 MAC) in the second half during its 89-82 win over the Bobcats.After a tight-knit, back-and-forth...

Kent State's 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...

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