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Junior Blake Schaeffer pulls out of the leg hold against Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024.  Schaeffer went on to win this match with a 2-1 decision on his way to a third place finish in the tournament, Kent State's highest individual finish.

Shaffer, Thomas take wrestling to victory in home opener

Gage Wellman, Reporterr November 11, 2024

Junior Blake Shaffer and redshirt freshman Trent Thomas carried the Kent State wrestling team to a 23-15 victory over the Gannon University Golden Knights in KSU’s first home game and victory this season...

Kent State women's field hockey team gets ready for their game against Michigan state on Sept. 1, 2023.

Field hockey looks to replace big shoes as it plays first home games

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter September 6, 2023

Last season, Kent State’s Field Hockey team lost its opening round game in the Mid-American Conference tournament 1-0 to Appalachian State.  This season, KSU was ranked number two for the MAC Preseason...

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

How many more? How many more students have to die? How many more school shootings need to happen? When will we see change? As of Thursday, there have been 84 mass shootings in the United States...

Kent State Police react to Michigan State shooting

February 15, 2023

In the wake of the shooting at Michigan State, many Kent State students may be worried about their safety on campus. But Kent State ranks as one of the safest college campuses according to the FBI crime...

Men’s cross country trips over its own feet yet still manages to set personal records

James Goddard, Reporter September 18, 2022

In the chaos of the start of the race, sophomore Baidy Ba lost his shoe. Then he went on to set a personal best. “Baidy lost a racing spike half a mile into the race,” coach James Croft said. “To...

Oklahoma's Buddy Hield (24) gives a 3-point salute during the second half against Texas Christian on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won, 75-67.

Valentine, Hield lead AP’s All-America Team

Jim O'Connell AP Basketball Writer March 29, 2016

Whenever talk of the best college basketball player this season came up so did two names: Denzel Valentine of Michigan State and Buddy Hield of Oklahoma.They were unanimous selections Tuesday to The Associated...

Field hockey returns from road weekend empty handed

Zac Sommer September 7, 2015

The Kent State field hockey team (1-2) allowed 11 goals in two games after losing 6-0 against Old Dominion Saturday and 5-1 to Michigan State on Sunday.The Golden Flashes allowed four points in the first...

Midfield, freshman Helen Harper moves the ball down the field during a game versus Virginia Commonwealth University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. The Flashes won in double over-time 4-3.

Flashes young field hockey team gears up for weekend road trip

Zack SommerSports Reporter September 2, 2015

Following a dramatic double overtime win over Virginia Commonwealth University last weekend, the Kent State field hockey team heads to Norfolk, Virginia, to face Old Dominion University Saturday before...

Kent State sophomore Madison Thompson tries to steal the ball from Michigan State's Alli Helwig during a match Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Kent State lost, 3-4, in overtime.

Flashes prepare for showdown with No. 18 Michigan

Ricky Salcer September 18, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team has taken this week to get ready for a match with the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines this Sunday.After losing both of their previous games, 4-3, in overtime, the Flashes (2-4)...

Sophomore midfielder Alayna Harris makes a pass at the field hockey game against Ohio State on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The Flashes lost 3-4.

Flashes look to avenge MAC tournament demise

Alex Klukaszewski August 28, 2014

The Kent State field hockey team will begin its regular season Sat., Aug. 30 at Murphy-Mellis Field against James Madison University.After traveling to Michigan State last Saturday for two, 50-minute exhibition...

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