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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Wrestling earns first win of the season in 23-point victory

John Hilber, Reporter February 12, 2023

The Kent State wrestling team won its first dual of the season in a 32-9 win against Bloomsburg Sunday on senior day. “It's the best we've wrestled as a team,” coach Jim Andrassy said. “It's the...

Gymnastics’ Karlie Franz scores fourth-straight 9.900 or over on the floor

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 12, 2023

The Kent State Gymnastics team’s senior Karlie Franz scored fourth-straight 9.900 or over in the win against Bowling Green. Kent State defeated its Mid-American Conference rival by a score of 195.625...

Kents Golden Flashes in a huddle during the fourth quarter in the game against Bowling Green on Feb. 11, 2023.

Women’s basketball struggles during fourth quarter against conference leader Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

Kent State women’s basketball allowed the fewest points per game in the Mid-American Conference games at 61.  Saturday at the M.A.C. center, KSU was defeated 75-69 as the Falcons converted seven...

Defense shines as men’s basketball records 20th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team leads the Mid-American Conference in turnovers, forcing 11.3 turnovers per game. Friday, when the Flashes traveled to Buffalo, they forced 21 turnovers and defeated...

Wrestling’s Jake Ferri reaches 100 career wins in loss to Cleveland State

John Hilber, Reporter February 10, 2023

The Kent State wrestling team’s graduate student Jake Ferri earned his 100th career win in a 18-16 loss to Cleveland State on Thursday. Ferri started the dual in the 125-pounder match and beat Ben...

Kent State Womens Basketball team after their win over Central Michigan on Feb. 8, 2023.

Late third quarter run leads to women’s basketball victory

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 9, 2023

“Nothing pretty about that one,” coach Todd Starkey said, as Kent State’s women’s basketball team defeated Central Michigan in a close 68-63 victory. “But I was pleased with the way we finished,”...

Kent State players dive for Bowling Green senior Gabe ONeal to gain possession of the ball during the game on Feb. 7, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball against Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 8, 2023

Coming into the game, the Kent State men’s basketball team was 2-1 when playing after a loss. Tuesday, in the M.A.C. center, the Flashes scored their fourth most points this season when they defeated...

Wrestling puts up second-highest point total in loss to Central Michigan

John Hilber, Reporter February 5, 2023

Redshirt senior Jacob Cover led the way with an undefeated weekend, but Kent State’s wrestling team fell just short of a comeback after trailing 12-0.  Kent State lost 22-15 on Sunday against Central...

Gymnastics posts season-high, placing second at Northern Illinois Tri-Meet

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 5, 2023

The Kent State Gymnastics team scored a season-high 49.425 on the floor, finishing second in the Northern Illinois Tri-Meet. The Flashes scored a total of 195.025 to beat Simpson College. Simspon scored...

Women’s basketball trails nearly the whole game in loss

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 4, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team has allowed, on average, the fewest points per game (61.2) of any Mid-American Conference team this season. But Saturday, in Muncie, Indiana, the Flashes surrendered...

Wrestling’s veterans shine in loss to Ohio

John Hilber, Reporter February 4, 2023

Veteran wrestlers graduate student Jake Ferri and redshirt senior Jacob Cover led Kent State’s wrestling team with wins in a 28-9 loss to Ohio University in the “Grudge match.” Ferri beat OU’s...

“We need to do better”: as men’s basketball falls to TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 4, 2023

In last season's Mid-American Conference championship game, the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 55 points against Akron. Friday in Akron, the Flashes repeated themselves, losing  67-55 to...

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