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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Kent States soccer team faces Northern Illinois on Oct. 15, 2023.

Soccer falls in MAC championship, ending playoff run

Matt Franos, Reporter November 6, 2023

After defeating Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan, two teams the Kent State soccer team previously lost to, in the opening rounds of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Flashes set their eyes...

Kent State Womens Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer defeats top-seed to advance to MAC Championship

Matt Franos, Reporter November 2, 2023

Kent State’s soccer team continued its revenge tour in the Mid-American Conference tournament with a win against top-seeded host Western Michigan, 2-1. “We’ve talked about playing 90 minutes all...

The Kent State Men’s basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Tournament Championship against UT March on 11, 2023.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to defend MAC title

Matt Franos, Reporter October 30, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team knows it will have a target on its back this season, after posting a 28-7 record, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament...

Kent State Womens Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer shutouts NIU in MAC Tournament opener

Matthew Franos, Reporter October 29, 2023

On Oct. 15, Northern Illinois defeated Kent State’s soccer team 2-1 — the program’s first loss to NIU since 2013. On Sunday, the Flashes earned their third shutout of the season, defeating the...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

One year in the making – soccer clinches home playoff game

Matt Franos, Reporter October 26, 2023

One year ago, Buffalo came into Dix Stadium and knocked Kent State’s soccer team out of the postseason with a 2-0 victory in the regular season finale. Thursday, the Flashes traveled to Buffalo and...

Midfielder Alisa Arthur (11) fights to keep it away from Western Michigan midfielder Heidi Thomasma (21) and defender Mira Pierre-Webster, with a waiting Siena Stambolich being defended by Olivia Bruinik on Oct. 19, 2023.

Offense erupts as soccer clinches MAC Tournament

Matt Franos, Reporter October 22, 2023

Kent State’s soccer team needed a win Sunday to clinch its spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament.  The Flashes halted their two-game losing streak by scoring the most goals in a game this...

Kent State senior Callie Cunningham attempts a shot on goal as four Western Michigan defenders close in on Oct. 19, 2023.

Soccer falls to MAC leader in home finale

Matt Franos, Reporter October 19, 2023

Kent State's soccer team was looking to defend home turf in its home finale, but the team fell to Mid-American Conference-leading Western Michigan, 2-0. The Flashes now fall to 8-6-2 (5-4), while...

Kent State Womens Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

‘It was not good enough’: Northern Illinois snaps soccer’s four-game home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter October 15, 2023

The Kent State soccer team fell to Northern Illinois (6-6-3) in Dix Stadium, 2-1.  The Flashes conceded an own goal in the 23rd minute and could not get back in the game. “When you don't compete...

Kent State senior Dalaney Ranallo beats CMU graduate student Claudia Muessig to the ball and launches it up field during the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023.

Soccer earns road win against MAC-leading Bowling Green

Matt Franos, Reporter October 13, 2023

The Kent State soccer team has relied on their defense throughout the season, and they came up big again in a 2-0 win against Bowling Green.  In eight of the last nine games, KSU has allowed one or...

The Kent State soccer team celebrates after junior Alisa Arthur scores the first goal of the game against CMU on Oct. 8, 2023. The Golden Flashes went on to win the game 3-1.

Soccer avenges road loss in dominating home win

Matt Franos, Reporter October 9, 2023

Last Thursday, the Kent State soccer team fell to Ball State (6-5-2, 4-0-2) in a rain-soaked contest 3-1.  The Flashes conceded two goals in the first half and could not recover from the deficit.  In...

Kent State womens soccer team on Sept. 28th at Dix Stadium. The team won 2-1 against Eastern Michigan.

Soccer suffers first conference loss

Matt Franos, Reporter October 3, 2023

The Kent State soccer team conceded a second-half goal that ended their perfect conference record in a 1–0 loss to Miami (OH). The Flashes drop to 6-3-2 with a 3-1 Mid-American Conference record;...

The Kent womens soccer team celebrate after team member Abby Breitschuh scored the winning goal with just 48 seconds left on the clock on Sept. 28th. The team won 2-1 against Eastern Michigan.

‘It all pays off’: Late game magic once again for soccer

Matt Franos, Reporter September 29, 2023

Sophomore defender Abby Breitschuh generally does not play in the box during a corner kick. On Thursday night, that’s exactly what she did as she put away a header in the 89th minute to secure a 2-1...

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