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Kent State University volleyball team huddle before their match against Ball State University on October 19,2024.

Volleyball swept after close third set finish

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 6, 2024

After winning its first game in nearly two months, the Kent State volleyball team returned to familiar habits when it was swept by the Ohio Bobcats (25-21, 25-18, 25-23) in a home game Tuesday. KSU is...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaeffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling hit hard in double-digit losses to open season

John Hilber, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

After an offseason of preparation, the Kent State wrestling team took on Bucknell and Maryland for its first matches of the season Sunday. The Flashes dropped both games by an average margin of over...

Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Comeback bid comes up short for women’s basketball in season opener loss

John Engoglia, Reporter November 5, 2024

Poor shooting and rebounding led the Kent State women’s basketball team to lose the season opener against James Madison 67-56 Monday night.  The Flashes were unable to find an offensive rhythm for...

Kent State then-redshirt junior VonCameron Davis looks to pass the ball off to then-junior Jalen Sullinger as he makes a breakaway in the championship game against Akron at the MAC Men's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Found a way: Flashes use free throws, clutch three-pointer to power through first game of season

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 5, 2024

Senior forward VonCameron Davis had 17 points and sank 13 free throws in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 70-66 road victory over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Tuesday...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to take MAC title back using depth and physicality

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 4, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team enters the 2024-25 campaign a hungry team, and with an emphasis on daily improvement, eyes another year of great basketball for the program. “The guys are excited...

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Sports Department November 4, 2024

This week marks the highly anticipated start to the basketball seasons at Kent State, and everything from large crowds to highly anticipated matchups to buzzer beaters and heartbreaking losses are to be...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball looks for back-to-back MAC Championships

John Engoglia, Reporter November 4, 2024

Monday evening marks the return of the Kent State women’s basketball team, as the Flashes prepare to open the season at home against James Madison.  The Flashes are coming off a strong season, where...

Senior backer Elise Bearance (4) shoots down the pitch at the field hockey game against Penn State, Sept. 13, 2024.

Flashes drop final regular season game, prepare for MAC Championship

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 3, 2024

The Kent State field hockey team fell by a score of 2-0 against the Miami University (OH) RedHawks and concluded its regular season with a record of 6-11. Freshman goalkeeper Lieve Jansen made nine...

Junior Kendall White  sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Ring the bell: Volleyball wins first game in 58 days

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 3, 2024

The story of the Kent State volleyball team this season has been one of sorrow. Blowouts, sweeps and choking away two-set leads have all been staples this season for the Flashes, but the team found itself...

Baidy Ba casts a glance behind him right before he's about to finish first in the cross country meet Aug. 30, 2024.

Cross country races through obstacles at MAC Championships

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter November 3, 2024

Senior Baidy Ba placed fourth with a time of 23:57.8 in the men’s 8k race at the Mid-American Conference Champions in Muncie, Ind., Saturday. His effort earned him All-MAC First Team honors for the third...

Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State Oct. 12, 2024.

Preview: Football opens weeknight schedule against Ohio

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 2, 2024

The Kent State football team was unable to break its losing streak against Western Michigan (5-3, 4-0) after losing 52-21, which extended the streak to 17 games. The defeat kept the Flashes in last place...

Members of the Kent State soccer team celebrates their win against Bowling Green Oct. 31, 2024.

Kent State claims the fourth seed in the MAC tournament on the final day after 4-2 win

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 1, 2024

The Kent State soccer team came out on top with a 4-2 win against Bowling Green, making the Flashes the fourth seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament.  BGSU will be the sixth and final seed...

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