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Kent State University

Kent State University
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Mission Statement

The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. As an eight-campus educational system, Kent State offers a broad array of academic programs to engage students in diverse learning environments that educate them to think critically and to expand their intellectual horizons while attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship and productive careers.

Vision

Kent State University will change lives by encouraging outstanding teaching and innovative learning opportunities, by cultivating excellence in all we do, and by seeking greater access and affordability for our students. Kent State shall expand its dynamic leadership through recognized scholarship and path-breaking research, through increased levels of external support leading to new discoveries and economic development, and through partnerships with other institutions and organizations in the pursuit of academic excellence. To further these common goals, faculty, staff and students, as well as our alumni and community supporters, shall serve as collaborative partners in advancing Kent State's status as a model for 21st-century public higher education.


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Flashes Set for B1G Mid-Week Games

KENT- The Golden Flashes have a B1G mid-week with Kent State taking on Penn State in Happy Valley on Tuesday and hosting Ohio State on Wednesday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Head to Buffalo for Tuesday Doubleheader

Kent State will play a Mid-American Conference softball doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Buffalo. First pitch from Nan Harvey Field is scheduled for 1 p.m. Both games will be streamed on the UB Bulls YouTube channel. Read more at Kent State…

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Kedronova Finishes Fourth, Leads Women's Golf to Sixth-Place Finish at Therese Hession Invite

COLUMBUS – Veronika Kedronova shot a one-over 217 to lead the Kent State Women's Golf team to a sixth-place finish at the Therese Hession Buckeye Invite on Sunday. The invitational was held at the Scarlet Course, a 6,319-yard par 72, and…

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Flashes fall to the Buffaloes

BOULDER, Colo. - The Kent State lacrosse team (5-10) fell, 20-5, against No. 20 Colorado (10-4) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Slug 10 Dingers in Sunday Win

TOLEDO- Kent State blasted a program-best 10 home runs in a comeback 18-12, extra inning victory over Toledo on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Big Inning Downs Kent State on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State softball team lost the series finale against Western Michigan, 8-2, at Devine Diamond on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Swept in Saturday Twin Bill

TOLEDO- The Golden Flashes dropped both games of a Saturday double header, falling to the Host Toledo Rockets 12-1 and 11-7. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's 4x100-relay Shatters Program Record, Flashes set a Dozen All-Time Marks in Durham, N.C.

DURHAM, N.C. –The men's 4x100-meter relay squad of Logan Doyle, Sean Callahan Jr., Dejon Manning, and Jaheim Jones took down a 19-year-old school record to lead the Kent State Track and Field teams at the Duke Invitational this weekend.…

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Broncos Take Two From Flashes

KENT, Ohio – The sixth inning was the difference in both games of a doubleheader at Devine Diamond on Saturday, as Kent State fell to visiting Western Michigan, 10-2 and 6-5. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Third After Day One of the Therese Hession Invite

COLUMBUS – Veronika Kedronova fired a 2-under 70 in the first round to lead Kent State on the first day of the Therese Hession Buckeye Invite. The invitational is held on the Scarlet Course, a 6,319-yard par 72. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes In Eighth After Day One of Stitch Intercollegiate

RALEIGH- Kent State sits in eighth place after 36 holes and day one at the Stitch Intercollegiate, hosted by NC State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Six Women’s Basketball Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — Six members of Kent State's 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship team have been named to the Women's Basketball Academic All-MAC Team, the conference office announced on Thursday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Head to Toledo to Clash with Rockets

KENT- The Golden Flashes start back-to-back road conference weekends with a trip to the Glass City to face the Toledo Rockets in a three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Ready for Duke Invitational

KENT – The Kent State Men's and Women's Track and Field will compete at the Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C. this weekend. This is the only meet the Flashes will compete at this weekend. The meet begins today, April 11, with the…

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Flashes Sit Atop MAC in Five-Year Learfield Cup Standings

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes rank atop the Mid-American Conference in a five-year snapshot of the Learfield Director's Cup, a measure of department-wide success. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Sign Anthony Morales

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball program announced the signing of Anthony Morales to the 2024 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Announces Changes to Weekend Series Against WMU

KENT, Ohio — Due to projected rain showers on Friday, the Kent State softball team has made changes to the schedule for the weekend's home series against Western Michigan. A doubleheader is still slated for 1 p.m. at Devine Diamond on…

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Ayden Bath Named Field Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference announced their track and field athletes of the week today. Ayden Bath was named men's field athlete of the week for his performance in the decathlon at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational. Read more…

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Trio Earns Academic All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND, OH – The Kent State University men's basketball team had three student-athletes represented on the Academic All-MAC Team for the 2024 season, the Mid-American Conference office announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Earn Team Scholar Top-30

KENT- The Golden Flashes were recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches' Association (NWCA), finishing in the top-25 in the NWCA's Scholar Top-30. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fly the Flag and Take Down Pitt

KENT- Mike McNamara slugged a second inning grand slam and six Golden Flash pitchers combined to fly the flag in a 5-4 victory over the Pitt Panthers in front of a sold out Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Wolford awarded MAC Offensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced this week's Player of the Week honorees this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sasitharan Promoted to Soccer Associate Head Coach

Rocky Sasitharan has been named Associate Head Coach of the Kent State soccer program after six years on the sidelines at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, the last three as an assistant coach. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Johnson Captures Player of the Week Honors, Team Preps for Pitt

KENT- Josh Johnson led a hot-hitting offense over the weekend and earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes victory over Zips on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (5-9, 2-2 MAC) won 18-12 against Akron (5-8, 0-3 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Clip Eagles to Take Series

KENT- The Golden Flashes jumped up early on Eastern Michigan and rolled to a 9-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Beats Toledo in Series Finale

TOLEDO, Ohio – Kent State scored the most runs against a Mid-American Conference opponent this season on Sunday and defeated host Toledo, 8-2, to take the final game of the series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Claim Five Event Victories in the Rubber City

KENT – The Kent State women claimed three event victories at the Northeast Ohio Open and Ayden Bath earned a spot on the all-time top-10 list in the decathlon at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational as the Kent State track and field teams closed…

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Kent State Drops Twinbill Saturday at Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – Kent State dropped two games to host Toledo on Saturday afternoon, 8-4 and 4-3. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Eagles Outlast Flashes in Extras

KENT- The Golden Flashes erased an early eight-run Eastern Michigan lead, but the Eagles outlasted the Flashes 13-12 in 11 innings on a Saturday in the park at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop 20 Piece on Eagles

KENT- Every Flash that stepped to the plate reached base and Kent State scored 20 or more runs for the third time this season in a 20-7 win over Eastern Michigan on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Recognize 2024 Seniors against TSDTR

The Kent State lacrosse team (4-9, 1-2 MAC) takes on Akron (5-7, 0-2 MAC) on Sunday, April 7 at 1 p.m. for Senior Day in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi and Sicking Take Home MAC Co-Golfers of the Week

Leon Takagi and Hester Sicking earned MAC Co-Golfers of the week after last weekend's performance at The Bruzzy in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Head to Toledo for MAC Softball Series

The Kent State softball team continues Mid-American Conference play with a three-game series at Toledo. A doubleheader is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday and a single game on Sunday at 12 p.m. The entire series will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at…

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Flashes Post 195.650 at Michigan Regional

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Kent State Gymnastics made its return to the NCAA Championships on Saturday, scoring 195.650 at the Michigan Regional. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome in EMU For Key MAC Series

KENT- The Golden Flashes return to the friendly confines of Schoonover Stadium for a three-game slate against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Eckerman Inks One-Year Contract Extension

KENT- Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a one-year contract extension for head volleyball coach Haley Eckerman. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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David Duggan Steps Down as Flashes' Defensive Coordinator

KENT- Kent State defensive coordinator David Duggan is stepping down, taking a high school football head coaching position at Jackson Academy near his family in Jackson, Mississippi. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Miami and Akron

The Kent State Men's and Women's track and field teams will compete at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational and the Northeast Ohio Open in Miami, Fla., and Akron, respectively. A group of combined event athletes and jumpers will head to…

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Gabby Bailey Named MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference announced today the winners of this week's scholar-athletes of the week. Graduate student Gabby Bailey was the women's winner this week. The scholar-athlete of the week is awarded to a…

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Gymnastics Travels to Ann Arbor for Michigan Regional

KENT, Ohio – The 2024 Mid-American Conference Regular Season Co-Champion Kent State gymnastics team returns to the NCAA Championships this week, heading to Ann Arbor for the squad's first regional appearance since the 2021 campaign. Read…

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Golden Flashes Drop MAC Games to Ohio

KENT, Ohio – Kent State lost to visiting Ohio, 7-1 and 4-2, in a Mid-American Conference doubleheader at Devine Diamond on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place Trio on Scholar All-American List

KENT- A trio of Kent State wrestlers have earned Scholar All-America status as announced by the National Wrestling Coaches' Association. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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41 Track and Field Athletes named Academic All Mid-American Conference

CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference announced today the 2024 Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team. A total of 165 student-athletes were named to the teams. The Golden Flashes led both teams with 26 women…

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Rain Postpones Tuesday and Wednesday Ohio State Games

KENT- The Flashes home-and-home series this week against Ohio State has been canceled due to weather forecast in the Kent and Columbus area. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts Ohio for Tuesday Doubleheader at Devine Diamond

Kent State will play its first home Mid-American Conference softball games at Devine Diamond of the season on Tuesday, hosting Ohio for a doubleheader scheduled for 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi and Sicking Finish in Top Ten, Flashes Place Ninth at The Bruzzy

Leon Takagi and Hester Sicking put up top ten finishes for the Kent State women's golf team at The Bruzzy tournament this weekend, each tying for 10th among the 72 golfer field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to Eastern Michigan

YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Kent State lacrosse team (4-9, 1-2 MAC) fell 12-11 against Eastern Michigan (5-4, 2-0 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Splits Doubleheader at NIU

DEKALB, Ill. – Kent State evened the series with a 5-3 victory in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday before dropping the rubber match to host Northern Illinois, 5-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Rally to Take Finale

KALAMAZOO-The Flashes rallied for two in the ninth and Peyton Cariaco closed the door on the Broncos in a 5-4 comeback win on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes set Six New Top-10 Marks in North Carolina and Texas

KENT - The Kent State track and field teams competed this weekend in four different meets across the country. On Thursday the Flashes got started in Raleigh, N.C. at the Raleigh Relays with the distance squad, the sprinters competed on Friday in…

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Women's Golf Ready to Compete in The Bruzzy

The Kent State women's golf team returns to action tomorrow playing in 'The Bruzzy' in Ardmore, Oklahoma, hosted by the University of North Texas. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Comeback Falls Short Against Broncos

KALAMAZOO- The Flashes brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth but couldn't push across the tying run in a 7-5 setback to the Western Michigan Broncos on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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NIU Rallies in Late Innings to Take Series Opener

DEKALB, Ill. – Kent State fell to host Northern Illinois, 3-2, in the opener of a Mid-American Conference series on Friday after the host scored twice in the bottom of the seventh. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes continue MAC play against Eastern Michigan

The Kent State lacrosse team (4-8, 1-1 MAC) travels to Ypsilanti, Mich. to take on Eastern Michigan (4-4, 1-0 MAC) on Sunday, March 31 at 12 p.m in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Can't Tame Broncos in Opener

KALAMAZOO- Mike McNamara drove in a pair, but a pair of big innings, including a four-run sixth was too much to overcome in a 9-3 setback at Western Michigan in the series opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Visits NIU for Second MAC Series

The Kent State softball team will play its second Mid-American Conference series this weekend at Northern Illinois. A single game is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. ET and a doubleheader will be played Saturday with first pitched scheduled for 2 p.m.…

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Raimondo Tabbed for Canadian U-20 WNT Project in Germany

KENT, Ohio – Kent State freshman midfielder Alanna Raimondo has been selected to join the Canadian U-20 Women's National Team Project in Germany this April. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to the 'Zoo to Take on Broncos

KENT- The Golden Flashes hit the road for a three-game conference series against Western Michigan, starting on Thursday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Ready for a Busy Weekend

The Kent State track and field team is set for a busy weekend of competition. It will have athletes competing in four different meets across the country. The Flashes will begin competition tomorrow at the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C. with a group…

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Women’s Basketball Lands Four on CSC Academic All-District® Team

KENT, Ohio – Kent State women's basketball student-athletes Jenna Batsch, Bridget Dunn, Mikala Morris and Abby Ogle have been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Read more…

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MAC Announces 2024 Volleyball Schedule

CLEVELAND — Kent State will open Mid-American Conference action by hosting Eastern Michigan on Sept. 26-27, as the league office released the 2024 conference volleyball schedule on Wednesday morning. Read more at Kent State University…

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Golden Flashes Finish 9th at Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate

The Kent State men's golf recorded their second consecutive 9th place performance in the past week, this time at the Hootie at the Bulls Bay Intercollegiate. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Rain Postpones OSU Contest

KENT- Due to forecasted rain, today's baseball game at Ohio State has been postponed. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Irelan Earns Second Straight MAC Softball Pitcher of the Week Honor

CLEVELAND — Kent State's Macy Irelan has claimed back-to-back Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Road Slate at Ohio State

KENT- The Flashes embark on a four-game road trip starting on Tuesday at Ohio State with a first pitch from Columbus set for 5 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Headed to Michigan for NCAA Championships

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will head to the Michigan Regional for the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, the NCAA announced Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Split Sunday Twin Bill with Hawks

KENT-The Golden Flashes split Sunday's double header with Saint Joe's, walking off the Hawks in game one and dropping game two. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Compete in Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate

The Kent State men's golf team is back in action for their second tournament this week, this time competing in the Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of South Carolina. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Vandette Notches Another MAC Golfer of The Week Honor

Chris Vandette was named MAC golfer of the week for the second time in 2024, notching the honor for both of his last two performances. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Complete Sweep of Ball State in MAC-Opening Series

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Kent State softball team took both games of a doubleheader from host Ball State on Saturday afternoon, 6-3 and 6-2, to extend its winning streak to 10. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Shine on Vault, Place Third at MAC Championships

MUNCIE, Ind. – Nastia Rudnitskaya tied for the win on vault as the Kent State gymnastics team placed third at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championships at Ball State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops NCAA Tournament First Round Game to No. 2 Seed Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 15 Kent State fell to host No. 2 seed Notre Dame, 81-67, in a NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament first round contest Saturday afternoon at Purcell Pavilion. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes fall to the Colonials in double overtime

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (4-8, 1-1 MAC) fell 11-10 in double overtime against Robert Morris (3-8, 2-0 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Out Dual Hawks, 3-2

KENT- Jack Kartsonas tossed six shutout innings and Jake Casey drove in a pair, highlighting a 3-2 win over Saint Joseph's in Friday's series opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Takes MAC Opener, Beats Ball State 5-0

MUNCIE, Ind. – Kent State softball opened Mid-American Conference play with a 5-0 win over Ball State on Friday. Six different Golden Flashes tallied hits as Macy Irelan earned her sixth win of the season. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Look to Continue Historic Season at MAC Championships

KENT, Ohio – After securing the tenth Mid-American Conference regular season title in program history last weekend, the Kent State gymnastic team turns its attention to the MAC Championships at Ball State on Saturday. The Golden Flashes are…

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McKenzie Lyng Announces Women's Golf Scholarship Endowment

KENT- Kent State women's golf alum McKenzie Lyng (Jackson) ('11) has announced plans to endow a women's golf scholarship, becoming the first women's golf alumni to do so. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open MAC Slate with Weekend Series at Ball State

Kent State travels to Muncie to open the conference portion of the 2024 schedule against Ball State. Friday's game has been moved up from 3 p.m. to 12 p.m. to avoid possible bad weather, followed by a Saturday doubleheader scheduled to start at…

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Flashes Welcome in Hawks for Non-Con Weekend

KENT- The Flashes (9-11) return home to Schoonover Stadium this weekend, welcoming in Saint Joe's (8-10) for a three-game, non-conference series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set for Outdoor Opener at West Virginia

MORGANTOWN- The Kent State track and field team is set to begin the outdoor portion of their schedule tomorrow, March 22, at the Mylan Park Track and Field Complex hosted by Kent State University. Kent is coming off a successful indoor campaign that…

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Kent State Opens NCAA Tournament Saturday at No. 2 Seed Notre Dame

The Kent State women's basketball team returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 22 years on Saturday with a first-round matchup against No. 2 seed Notre Dame. Tip from Purcell Pavilion is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. on ESPN. Read more…

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Flashes Tie for Ninth at General Jim Hackler Championship

The Kent State men's golf team tied for 9th out of 14 teams at the General Jim Hackler Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Dunn Earns MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND – Bridget Dunn was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the week, the league office announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Late Rally Spurns Flashes Comeback

PITTSBURGH- Lance MacDonald cracked a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh but Pitt rallied back in the eighth, ultimately taking a 12-8 slug fest on Tuesday afternoon in the Steel City. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to Pitt

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (4-7, 1-0 MAC) fell 21-5 to Pitt (3-7, 0-4 ACC) this afternoon, Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Flashes Named to All-MAC Teams

CLEVELAND – Sarah Haxton, Heidi Schultz, and Karlie Franz have all earned yearly honors from the Mid-American Conference, the league announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Irelan Named MAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

CLEVELAND — Kent State sophomore Macy Irelan has been named Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Prepares for Home Contests against Pittsburgh and Robert Morris

The Kent State lacrosse team (4-6, 1-0 MAC) hosts Pittsburgh (2-7, 0-4 ACC) on Tuesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. and Robert Morris (2-8, 1-0 MAC) on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Pittsburgh to Wrap Road Trip

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap a four-game road trip on Tuesday, traveling to the steel city to take on the Pitt Panthers for a 3 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Myrtle Beach for General Jim Hackler Championship

Coming off one of their best team performances of the season, the Kent State men's golf team is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in the General Jim Hackler Championship, hosted by Coastal Carolina University. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Draws Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament First Round

INDIANAPOLIS – The Kent State women's basketball team will travel to Notre Dame, Indiana for the opening weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Heartbreak in 2024 MAC Tournament Championship Game

Cleveland, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (17-16, 11-10 MAC) fell to rival Akron in the 2024 MAC Tournament Championship. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Celebrates MAC Regular Season Co-Championship with Senior Day Win

KENT, Ohio – With a 197.100-195.750 win over Bowling Green on senior day, the Kent State gymnastics team earned a share of the Mid-American Conference regular season title heading into the conference championship meet. The Golden Flashes tied…

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Offense Erupts as Flashes Take Finale

ATHENS- The Golden Flashes' offense erupted for the second time this week, scoring 13 times in the fifth and routing the Ohio Bobcats 22-4, taking the finale of the three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat Manhattan to Complete Series Sweep

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Kent State softball team defeated Manhattan, 4-1, on Sunday to sweep the host in the final non-conference weekend of the season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Win in MAC Opener

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (4-6, 1-0 MAC) won 16-15 against Youngstown State (0-8, 0-1 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Sweeps Manhattan in Saturday Softball Doubleheader

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Kent State pounded out 26 hits, including 13 for extra bases, while beating host Manhattan by scores of 7-0 and 8-1 in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop 10-9 Shootout in Athens

ATHENS- The Golden Flashes were on the wrong end of a 10-9 back-and-forth shootout against the Ohio Bobcats in Athens on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MAC Champs! Kent State Beats Buffalo in Women’s Basketball Championship Game

CLEVELAND — Kent State captured its first Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament championship since 2002 on Saturday, defeating Buffalo, 78-60, in the title game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Read more at Kent State…

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Gymnasts Hosts BG on Senior Day Sunday

KENT, Ohio – Kent State will wrap up the home portion of the 2024 gymnastics schedule on Sunday, March 17, at 1 p.m. when the Golden Flashes host Bowling Green as part of Senior Day. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Advance to the MAC Tournament Championship Game to Face Rival Akron

Cleveland, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (17-16, 10-10 MAC) will return to the MAC Tournament Championship game for the third straight year after their 73-60 victory over No.5 seed Bowling Green earlier today. The Flashes will look…

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Flashes Comeback Thwarted by Late Rally

ATHENS- Kent State rallied late against the Ohio Bobcats but the home side rallied back with a five-run eighth in a 9-4 setback in the series opener on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Meet Buffalo in MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Title Game

Kent State will play Buffalo in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday at 11 a.m. on CBS Sports Network. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Dominates Inside, Takes Down Ball State in MAC Tournament Semifinals

CLEVELAND — Kent State has advanced to the Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament championship game for the first time since 2006, beating Ball State, 65-50, in a semifinal contest at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday. …

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Nick Saban Elected into Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame

CLEVELAND- Varsity K Hall of Famer (2015) and two-time Kent State graduate Nick Saban ('73, '75) will be inducted into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame as a member of the 2024 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Heads to Manhattan for Final Non-Conference Games

Kent State will head to Manhattan for the last weekend of non-conference play. A doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday with a single game slated for 11 a.m. on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes and Cardinals to Meet Friday in MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Semifinals

A spot in the Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament championship game will be on the line when No. 3 seed Kent State battles No. 2 seed Ball State in a semifinals contest on Friday, March 13. Tip inside Rocket Mortgage…

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Flashes Upset No.1 Seed Toledo in MAC Tournament

Cleveland, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (16-16, 9-10 MAC) upset No.1 Toledo, 67-59, earlier today. With today's win, the Flashes will advance to the semifinals on Friday, March 15. The Flashes will take on No.5 Bowling Green…

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Flashes Look to Stay Hot at Ohio

KENT- The Golden Flashes head back on the road this weekend, starting a four-game road trip in Athens to take on the 5-9 Ohio University Bobcats in a three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Schaffer Named Alternate for NCAA Championships

KENT- Golden Flashes sophomore Blake Schaffer has been named the lone alternate at 197 pounds in the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Takes Down NIU in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals

CLEVELAND — Kent State advanced to the Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals for the second year in a row after defeating Northern Illinois, 63-60, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday evening. Read more…

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Kent State Beats YSU in Softball Home Opener, 2-1

KENT, Ohio – Sophomore Brynn Libler drove in the go-ahead run with a triple in the bottom of the sixth and sophomore Macy Irelan retired visiting Youngtown State in order in the top of the seventh to give Kent State a 2-1 victory in the home…

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Flashes win against Saint Francis

SAINT FRANCIS, Pa. - The Kent State lacrosse team (3-6) won, 18-12, against Saint Francis (1-5) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Cleveland for MAC Men's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals

Cleveland, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (15-16, 8-10 MAC) wrapped up their regular season on the road against Toledo losing 71-86. With Toledo's victory, they collected their fourth straight MAC title. Read more at Kent State…

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Jalen Sullinger Named Third Team All-MAC; VonCameron Davis Earns All-MAC Honorable Mentions

CLEVELAND, OH - Jalen Sullinger and VonCameron Davis of the Kent State men's basketball team were recognized by the Mid-American Conference on Wednesday when the league announced its annual awards. Sullinger earned a spot on the All-MAC Third…

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Flashes Place Three in Top 20, Tie for 4th at Jackrabbit Invitational

Leon Takagi, Veronika Kedronova, and Hester Sicking all secured top 20 finishes the past two days at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Boulder City, Nevada. As a team, KSU tied for 4th among the 13 team field. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Set to Meet NIU in MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals

Kent State will play Northern Illinois in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row, this time from the No. 3 seed line. The matchup will be the final quarterfinal contest played…

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Flashes Pound Penguins with Offensive Avalanche

KENT- Every Golden Flash that took an at-bat reached base on Tuesday and six pitchers combined for a four-hit shutout in a 27-0 blanking of Youngstown State on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shumate’s Record Fourth All-MAC Selection Leads Kent State Women’s Basketball Postseason Honors

CLEVELAND — Redshirt senior Katie Shumate was named to an All-MAC Team for a Kent State record fourth time to headline the team's honorees, as the Mid-American Conference announced the All-MAC Teams and specialty award selections for the…

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Wolford named MAC Offensive Player of the Week for the second week

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced the Player of the Week awards this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Hosts YSU Wednesday for Home Opener at Devine Diamond

The Kent State softball team will open its home schedule at Devine Diamond on Wednesday, March 13 against Youngstown State. The game has been designated Military Appreciation Day with the first 100 fans receiving a Kent State Softball camo visor and…

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Flashes travel for pair contests and begin MAC play

The Kent State lacrosse team (2-5) travels to take on Saint Francis (Pa.) (1-4, 0-1 NEC) on Wednesday, March 13 at 2 p.m. On Sunday, March 17 at 12 p.m, the Flashes begin Mid-American Conference play against Youngstown State (0-6). Read more at…

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Flashes Welcome in Penguins for Mid-Week Tilt

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up a five-game home stand on Tuesday afternoon, welcoming in Northeast Ohio rival Youngstown State for a 3 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head Out West for Jackrabbit Invitational

The Kent State women's golf team will head out west for their first action in the month of March, competing in the Jackrabbit Invitational. The event will be hosted by South Dakota State University. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Earn Victory over Western Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State gymnastics team posted its highest road score of the season in a 196.950-195.650 win over Mid-American Conference foe Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse falls to Bucknell

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (2-6) fell, 15-12, to Bucknell (2-4) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Offensive Onslaught Leads Kent State to 10-6 Victory

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Kent State recorded a season-high 15 hits and matched the most runs this season on Sunday, finishing the Catamount Classic with a 10-6 victory over host Western Carolina. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Nuechterlein Records Pair of Victories to Lead Flashes on Saturday

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Kent State went 2-0 at the Catamount Classic on Saturday, defeating North Carolina Central in the opener, 8-1, and then taking down host Western Carolina, 5-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Schaffer Places Third, Flashes 11th at MAC Championships

KENT-Blake Schaffer took home third-place honors at 197 pounds but dropped a 5-3 decision in a wrestle-off for a bid to the national tournament and the Flashes took 11th at the Mid-American Conference tournament hosted by Kent State. Read more at…

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Kent State Drops Regular Season Finale at Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio — Kent State was unable to sustain an efficient offensive performance in the first quarter and dropped the final game of the regular season to Mid-American Conference champion Toledo, 83-61, on Saturday afternoon. Read more at…

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Flashes Look to Keep Building Momentum against Western Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will compete in its final road dual meet of the season on Sunday, March 10, when the Golden Flashes travel to Kalamazoo to square off with Western Michigan. The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. …

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Lacrosse Student-Athletes Bring Morgan’s Message to Kent State Athletics

KENT, Ohio — In an effort to address the stigma associated with mental health problems, lacrosse student-athletes Megan French and Kiley Marconi decided to begin a chapter of Morgan's Message to Kent State. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Send Five Wrestlers to Saturday's Final Rounds

KENT- The host Golden Flashes have advanced five wrestlers to Saturday's final day of the 2024 MAC Championships and the team sits in 11th place heading into the final rounds. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Drops Weekend Opener in Extra Innings

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Sophomore Brynn Libler's two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the seventh tied it, but Kent State went on to lose to Gardner-Webb in eight innings by a score of 6-4. Due to weather, the Golden Flashes (7-8) were…

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Flashes Head to Toledo for Regular Season Finale

Kent State will play its final regular season game of the 2023-24 women's basketball campaign on Saturday at first-place Toledo. Tip at Savage Arena is scheduled for 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes victory over Longwood

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (2-5) won, 13-12, against Longwood (0-4) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Gear Up for Last Regular Season Game Against the Rockets

Toledo Ohio- The Kent State men's basketball team will hit the road for their final game of the regular season. The Flashes are heading to Toledo, OH on Friday, March 8. Friday's game will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network. …

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Flashes Host Central Michigan to Open Up MAC Play

KENT- The Golden Flashes open up Mid-American Conference play as they welcome in the Central Michigan Chippewas for a three-game home series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Heads to Catamount Classic for Final Tournament Weekend

Kent State will be in action in the state of North Carolina for the third and final time this season with five games at the Catamount Classic this weekend. Both games against host Western Carolina will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Set to Host MAC Wrestling Championships

KENT- The Golden Flashes are set to host the 2024 Mid-American Conference Championships on Friday and Saturday inside the MAC Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes’ Rally Falls Short in Home Finale

KENT, Ohio — Kent State made it a one-possession game after trailing by nine midway through the fourth quarter but was unable to complete the comeback in a 75-71 setback to visiting Ball State in a Mid-American Conference women's…

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Golden Flashes Return to Dix Stadium for Home Contests

The Kent State lacrosse team (1-4) will take on Longwood (0-3) on Thursday, March 7 at 4 p.m. and Bucknell (1-4) on Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to the Cardinals on the Road

Muncie, IN - The Kent State men's basketball team (15-15, 8-9 MAC) returned to action Tuesday night (March 5) falling to Ball State (15-15, 7-10 MAC),76-69, inside Worthen Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jackson's Grand Slam Walks-Off Dragons

KENT- Kyle Jackson parked a grand slam down the right field line to cap a six-run ninth for Kent State and a dramatic 11-7 comeback win over Tiffin on Tuesday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Wolford awarded MAC Offensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team was recognized by the Mid-American Conference for Offensive Player of the Week, announced this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Franz Tabbed as MAC Co-Specialist of the Week

CLEVELAND – Karlie Franz has been named the Mid-American Conference Co-Specialist of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. She earned the award alongside Western Michigan's Halle Faulkner. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shumate Named MAC Player of the Week Award

CLEVELAND – Redshirt senior Katie Shumate has been named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Unveil Full 2024 Football Schedule

KENT- The 2024 Kent State football schedule has been finalized as announced by the Mid-American Conference on Tuesday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Close Home Slate Wednesday in Front of National Audience on ESPNU

The Kent State women's basketball team will go for its 10th victory at the M.A.C. Center in the home finale against second-place Ball State on Wednesday. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPNU. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Head to Muncie For Final Stretch of MACtion

Muncie, IN- The Kent State men's basketball team will hit the road for their final two games of the regular season. The Flashes will first head to Ball State on Tuesday, March 5. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be available on…

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Flashes Open Home Slate Tuesday vs Tiffin

KENT- The Golden Flashes open up the 2024 home slate on Tuesday, welcoming in the Tiffin Dragons for a 2 p.m. first pitch, moved up due to impending afternoon weather. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Scores 197.200 in Win over Eastern Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team won in electrifying fashion on Sunday afternoon, posting the second-highest score in program history to beat conference foe Eastern Michigan, 197.200-196.425. This marks just the third time in school…

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Flashes Denied Sweep of Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, AL- Kent State's bid for a sweep of Jacksonville State was thwarted on Sunday as the Gamecocks took the finale, 5-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse falls to the Bearcats

CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (1-5) fell 16-4 against Cincinnati (5-2) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lions Rally in Sixth to Beat Golden Flashes

OXFORD, Miss. – After allowing three runs in the bottom of the sixth, Kent State was unable to score in the seventh and fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 6-5, in the final game at the Ole Miss Classic on Sunday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Sweep DH From Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, AL- The Golden Flashes swept Saturday's doubleheader with Jacksonville State, winning game one 8-4 and taking the nightcap 10-4. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Suffer Losses to UAB and Ole Miss on Saturday

OXFORD, Miss. – The Kent State softball team lost both of its games at the Ole Miss Classic on Saturday, falling 5-4 in eight innings to UAB and 10-0 in five innings to the host Rebels. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Pick Up OT Win over CMU on Senior Day

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (15-14, 8-8 MAC) was back at home Saturday afternoon (Mar. 2), with an OT win over Central Michigan (16-13, 10-6 MAC), 79-73, at the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes finished the season at home with a…

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Golden Flashes Beat Buffalo on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball posted a 67-59 victory over visiting Buffalo on Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to the Lions

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The Kent State lacrosse team (1-4) fell 18-11 against Lindenwood (5-1) this evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilbert, Schultz Win as Flashes Finish Third at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Kyndall Gilbert tied for the win on vault and Heidi Schultz earned two podium finishes, including a win on beam, as Kent State placed third at the All-Ohio Meet at Ohio State on Friday night. Read more at Kent State…

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Whitmore Delivers Winning Hit as Flashes Split Friday Pair at Ole Miss Classic

OXFORD, Miss. – Kent State rallied in the top of the seventh to beat Southeastern Louisiana, 5-4, and then lost to UAB, 6-1, as action at the Ole Miss Classic began on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host CMU for Senior Day

Kent, OH - The Flashes return to the M.A.C. Center for their final home game of the regular season. Kent State will host Central Michigan on Saturday, March 2. The game will follow the women's game at 1 p.m. at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET. Going…

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Women’s Basketball to Host Buffalo for Senior Day on Saturday

Kent State will return to the M.A.C. Center on Saturday to battle Buffalo at 1 p.m. Mikala Morris, Abby Ogle and Katie Shumate will be recognized during a Senior Day presentation prior to the game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Vandette’s Record Performance Garners MAC Golfer of The Week Honor

Redshirt Senior Chris Vandette has been named MAC men's golfer of the week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Heads to Ole Miss Classic

The Kent State softball team will begin the month of March with five games this weekend at the Ole Miss Classic, which will mark the debut of a new stadium at the renovated Ole Miss Softball Complex. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Southern Swing Wraps with Jacksonville State Series

JACKSONVILLE, AL- The Golden Flashes wrap their southern swing this weekend as they take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in a three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Heads to Ohio State Friday Before Hosting EMU Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics program kicks off the month of March with a pair of meets. The Golden Flashes enter the weekend ranked 39th in the country and sit 42nd on vault, 38th on bars, 46th on beam, and 21st on bars. Read more…

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Lacrosse takes on the Lions and Bearcats

The Kent State lacrosse team (1-3) prepares for weekend contests against Lindenwood (4-1) on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. and Cincinnati (3-2) on Sunday, March 3 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Baseball Announces Promotional Calendar

Kent, Ohio: The Kent State Baseball team has announced its promotional schedule for an action-packed 2024 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Announces Promotional Schedule

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State softball team has announced its 2024 promotional schedule for an exciting slate of games this spring at Devine Diamond. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Beats Eastern Michigan, 76-64

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Behind 56 points from the trio of perimeter starters, Kent State earned a road victory over Eastern Michigan, 76-64, Wednesday night at the Gervin GameAbove Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Late Rally Stuns Flashes on Wednesday Night

TROY, AL- The Troy Trojans scored four two-out runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Golden Flashes 12-11 on a blustery Wednesday night in Alabama. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burns Announces Several Staff Promotions

KENT- Head football coach Kenni Burns has announced several staff promotions in advance of the 2024 spring football season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Bested By Troy on Tuesday

TROY, AL-Tim Orr and Brody Williams drove in runs but Troy claimed the opening game of the two-game series with a 6-2 win on Tuesday night in Alabama. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sullinger Leads Flashes to Home Victory Against the Bulls

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (14-14, 7-8 MAC) returned to action Tuesday night (Feb. 27) and defeated Buffalo (4-24, 2-13 MAC),76-64, inside the M.A.C. Center. With tonight's win, the Flashes are now back to a .500…

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Kent State to Part Ways with Kyle Desandes-Moyer

KENT- Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced that the Golden Flashes and Head Field Hockey Coach Kyle Desandes-Moyer have parted ways. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Vandette Earns Individual Title, Flashes Place Third at Dorado Beach

Redshirt Senior Chris Vandette won the individual title at the Dorado Beach Collegiate shooting -14 through 36 holes to sit atop the 107 player field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Back on the Road Wednesday at EMU

The Kent State women's basketball looks to remain in contention for the Mid-American Conference regular season crown and will visit Eastern Michigan for a 7 p.m. contest inside of the Gervin GameAbove Center on Wednesday. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Host Bulls for "eSports" Night

Kent, OH - The Flashes return to the M.A.C. Center for their final two regular season home games. Kent will host the Buffalo Bulls on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The Flashes will look to bounce back from a two-game loss last week to finish the…

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Flashes Continue Road Trip with Mid-Week Series at Troy

KENT- The Golden Flashes continue their eight-game road trip taking on the Troy Trojans for a two-game midweek series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burns Tags Rymiszewski as New CB Coach

KENT- Kent State head football coach Kenni Burns has named Spencer Rymiszewski as the team's new corner backs coach. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Big Innings Doom Flashes on Sunday

RUSTON, LA- Kent State was unable to salvage the finale of the three-game series at Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs used a pair of big innings to win 13-2 on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Sweeps Merrimack in Doubleheader to Finish Weekend at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Kent State softball team defeated Merrimack in both games of a doubleheader by scores of 8-1 and 5-1, as weekend tournament action came to an end Sunday morning at UNCW. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse falls to Delaware

NEWARK, Del. - The Kent State lacrosse team (1-3) lost 18-4 to Delaware (4-1) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Despines’ Bat Leads Flashes in Saturday Softball Action

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Sophomore Bri Despines recorded a pair of three-hit games as the Kent State softball team returned to action at Boseman Field on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Finishes Second at MAC Women’s Indoor T&F Championships

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Kent State posted its best performance at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Women's Track and Field Championships in a decade, finishing second with 85.5 points during the two-day meet inside of Bowen Field House. Host…

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Kent State Wins 2024 MAC Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Kent State men's track and field team captured the second Mid-American Conference Indoor Championship title in program history Saturday inside the Bowen Fieldhouse at Eastern Michigan University. Read more at Kent…

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Women’s Basketball Beats Rival Zips in Impressive Performance

KENT, Ohio — Kent State bounced back from a loss Wednesday evening with a wire-to-wire 73-51 victory over rival Akron at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Stymied by Bulldogs on Saturday

RUSTON, LA- Kent State fell behind early and couldn't rally late in a 10-2 setback at Louisiana Tech in the middle game of a three-game set on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fly High in Win Over Central Michigan

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Kent State gymnastics team posted its second-highest road score of the season in a 196.025-195.425 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Gear Up for Dorado Beach Collegiate

Kent State men's golf is in Puerto Rico for their second tournament of the spring, competing in the Dorado Beach Collegiate. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Rival Matchup

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (13-14, 6-8 MAC) returned to action on the road Friday evening (Feb.23) falling to the the Akron Zips 70-83 inside James A. Rhode Arena. This is the first time since the 2020-21 season that the…

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Flashes Drop La Tech Opener, 8-5

RUSTON, LA- Tim Orr cracked his first home run as a Golden Flash and Dom Kibler kept his hot bat going, but it wasn't enough in a 8-5 setback to Louisiana Tech in the series opener on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Inclement Weather Cancels Friday Softball Games at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Due to inclement weather, both of Kent State's games on Friday were canceled. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Luther Earns All-MAC Honors to Lead KSU Women on Day 1 at MAC Indoor T&F Championships

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Grace Luther placed second in the weight throw to lead Kent State on Friday at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Women's Track and Field Championships. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes victory over Delaware State

DOVER, Del. - The Kent State lacrosse team (1-2) won 19-12 against Delaware State (0-2) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bath Leads Heptathlon After Day 1 at MAC Indoor T&F Championships

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Ayden Bath leads the heptathlon field by more than 300 points after the first day of competition at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Men's Track and Field Championship. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Set for MAC Showdown with Central Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team gets back into the swing of conference action on Saturday, Feb. 24, as the Golden Flashes travel to face Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant. The meet is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. and will be…

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‘Gold Out’ Set for Saturday’s Women’s Basketball Rivalry Game

The M.A.C. Center will be a sea of gold as the Kent State women's basketball team hosts rival Akron in a 'Gold Out' game on Saturday at 1 p.m. The first 500 fans will receive a vintage Kent State t-shirt. Read more at Kent State…

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Burns Inks One-Year Contract Extension

KENT- Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a one-year contract extension for head football coach Kenni Burns through the 2028 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burkhart Wins but CSU Spoils Finale

KENT- The Golden Flashes ended up on the wrong end of back-and-forth bouts as Cleveland State took a 27-6 decision in the regular season finale for Kent State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Akron for Rival Matchup

Kent, OH - The Flashes will head down the road for an anticipated rival matchup against Akron University on Friday, Feb. 23. Tip-off time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. The Flashes are coming off a 57-63 loss against Ohio earlier this week. Fans are…

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Flashes Open Road Swing at La Tech

KENT- The Golden Flashes embark on a eight-game road trip, starting in Louisiana to take on the La. Tech Bulldogs for a three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes prepare for a pair contests in Delaware

The Kent State lacrosse team (0-2) will take on Delaware State (0-1) on Friday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. and then face off against Delaware (3-1) on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes' Last Game of the Regular Season Picked up by CBS Sports Network

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has updated the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Heads to UNCW for Weekend Tournament Action

The Kent State softball team returns to action for the first time since opening weekend and will play five games as part of a tournament hosted by UNCW. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Track and Field Aims for Gold at MAC Indoor Championships

The Kent State men's track and field team is set for competition at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The meet will be held at Bob Parks Track inside the Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan University. Read more at Kent…

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Men’s Track and Field Seeks Bragging Rights at MAC Indoor Championships

The Kent State men's track and field team is set for competition at the 2024 Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. The meet will be held at Bob Parks Track inside the Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan University. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes’ Comeback Falls Short at the Convo

ATHENS, Ohio — Kent State evened the score after trailing by 10 with less than five minutes to play before falling to Ohio, 79-77, Wednesday evening at the Convocation Center. Junior Bridget Dunn's third three-pointer of the game tied it…

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Women's Track and Field Sweeps Athlete of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State student-athletes Gabby Bailey and Gabrielle Hammonds were recognized with Mid-American Conference Women's Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors for their outstanding performances this past weekend at the Al…

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Flashes Wrap Regular Season Hosting CSU

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up the regular season at home on Thursday night, welcoming in northeast Ohio and conference rival Cleveland State for a 7 p.m. dual. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Field Hockey Recognized for NFHCA Academic Awards

GENEVA, N.Y. - The Kent State field hockey team was recognized by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association for academic awards in the 2023 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall Short on the Road to the Bobcats

Athens, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (13-13, 6-7 MAC) returned to action Tuesday evening (Feb.20) on the road falling to the Ohio Bobcats 57-63. This was Ohio's first season sweep against Kent since 2013. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Visits Ohio Wednesday Night

Kent State will look to sweep the season series with Ohio for the second year in a row when it visits the Convocation Center for a Mid-American Conference women's basketball matchup Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University…

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Women’s Basketball Home Finale Flexed to ESPNU

CLEVELAND — Kent State's final home game of the season will be played in front of a national television audience, as the Mid-American Conference announced the women's basketball matchup against Ball State on Wednesday, March 6 has…

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Kent State Takes 13th at Spartan Sun Coast Invitational

The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational this afternoon, placing 13th out of 15 teams. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Athens for Final Matchup Against the Bobcats

Kent, OH - The Flashes are back on their road for their second matchup against the Ohio Bobcats inside the Convocation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Flashes are coming off hot with a 30+ point win over NIU last…

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Flashes Ready for Spartan Sun Coast Invitational

Kent State women's golf will be competing in their 2nd tournament of the spring and their 2nd straight in the sunshine state, playing in the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational in Sarasota, Florida. The event is hosted by Michigan State University. …

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Seahawks Rally Past Flashes

WILMINGTON- Freshman Dom Kibler had a pair of doubles and two runs driven in but it wasn't enough as the host Seahawks rallied late to take the finale of the season-opening series, 8-3 on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Chalus Brilliant as Flashes Pound Out 8-2 Win

WILMINGTON- Eric Chalus was brilliant in his first start of the season and six different Flashes drove in a run as Kent State picked up its first win of the season, 8-2 over the host UNC-Wilmington Seahawks. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Earn Third Consecutive MAC Victory at Home

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (13-12, 6-6 MAC) returned to action Saturday afternoon (Feb. 17), defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-16, 3-9 MAC), 85-47, inside the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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Fourth Quarter Blitz Finishes Off Flashes’ 77-54 Victory over Chippewas

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Kent State put away host Central Michigan with an 18-2 run to start the fourth quarter and left McGuirk Arena with a 77-54 victory Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to George Mason in home opener

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (0-2) fell to George Mason (3-0) this afternoon in the home opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Fourth at George Washington

WASHINGTON – The Kent State gymnastics team finished second fourth at the George Washington quint meet on Friday night, posting a 195.125 team total. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Heavyweights Shine in CMU Setback

KENT- AJ Burkhart recorded a fall and the Flashes took home three of the final four matches of the night but Central Michigan prevailed 25-15 over the hosts on Friday night inside the MAC Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Studer’s Pole Vault PR Leads Flashes at Al Campbell Invitational

AKRON, Ohio – Freshman Layne Studer cleared 17'-5.5" for a new personal-best in the men's pole vault competition as Kent State competed at the Al Campbell Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall Short in Season Opener

WILMINGTON- Flashes drop the season opener to the Seahawks 7-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Resumes #MACtion Saturday at Central Michigan

The Kent State women's basketball team will take the court for just the third time during the month of February on Saturday when it battles host Central Michigan at 1 p.m. inside of McGuirk Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Return to the M.A.C. Center to Host the Huskies

Kent, OH - The Flashes return to the M.A.C. Center after a bye week following their final MAC-SBC game against Troy University on Feb. 10. The Flashes were defeated 68-78 inside Trojan Arena. The Flashes' most recent game inside the M.A.C.…

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Lacrosse Takes on George Mason in Home Opener

Lacrosse Takes on George Mason in Home Opener

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Flashes Host Central Michigan for Friday Night Senior Rumble

KENT- The Flashes stay at home this weekend with Central Michigan coming to town for a Mid-American Conference dual on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track & Field Heads to Al Campbell Invitational for Final Indoor Tuneup

The Kent State track and field program will send a small group of student-athletes to the Al Campbell Invitational at the University of Akron on Friday, Feb. 16 for a final tune-up before next week's Mid-American Conference Indoor…

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Gymnastics Heads to D.C. for George Washington Quint Meet

KENT, Ohio – Following a record-setting meet last weekend, the Kent State gymnastics team will head to Washington, D.C., to compete against George Washington, Towson, New Hampshire, and William & Mary on Friday night. The meet is slated to…

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Flashes Open Season at UNC-Wilmington

KENT- The Golden Flashes open the 2024 campaign this weekend with a three-game series at the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Places 12th at Hal Williams Collegiate

The Kent State men's golf team placed 12th out of 14 teams the past two days at the Hal Williams Collegiate, hosted by the University of South Alabama. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Guns Earns MAC Specialist of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND – For the third time in her career, Alyssa Guns has been named the Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Monturo Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND – The Kent State lacrosse team was represented as the Mid-American Conference announced the season's first Player of the Week awards on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tagged to Repeat as MAC Regular Season Champs

KENT- The Golden Flashes have been selected to repeat as regular season Mid-American Conference champions in the annual pre-season coaches' poll. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Post Third-Highest Total in Program History in Win Over NIU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team posted its third-highest team total in program history in a 196.925-195.325 victory over Northern Illinois on Sunday in the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Set for Hal Williams Collegiate to Begin Spring Season

The Kent State men's golf team returns to action over the next two days, competing in the Hal Williams Collegiate, hosted by the University of South Alabama. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to Ohio State in season opener

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (0-1) fell 17-6 to Ohio State (2-0) this afternoon in the season opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of Flashes Earn Event Victories During Weekend Indoor T&F Action

Ayden Bath, Grace Luther and Layne Studer were all victorious on Saturday as the Kent State track and field teams competed at the Tyson Invitational and SPIRE Indoor Games on Friday and Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Final MAC-SBC Game in Trojan Arena

Troy, AL. - The Kent State men's basketball team (12-12, 5-6 MAC) was defeated 68-78 by the Troy Trojans in their final game of the MAC-SBC. The Flashes will have a by-week before their final MACtion stretch. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Drop MAC-SBC Challenge Contest to Monarchs

KENT, Ohio — Redshirt senior Katie Shumate posted her fourth double-double of the season Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center as Kent State fell to visiting Old Dominion, 82-76, in a MAC-Sun Belt Challenge contest. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Win Third Straight on Facher’s Walk-Off Hit

ELON, N.C. – Freshman Ellie Facher gave the Kent State softball team a 5-4 victory over Evansville with a walk-off RBI single on Saturday morning as opening weekend came to an end at the Elon Softball Classic. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Set for Showdown with NIU on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics program will host conference foe Northern Illinois on Sunday at the M.A.C. Center. The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and will stream live on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Goes 2-0 Friday at Elon Softball Classic

ELON, N.C. – The Kent State softball team earned its first two victories under first-year head coach Jessica O'Donnell on Friday, defeating Evansville, 10-1, and App State, 9-5 as opening weekend action continued at the Elon Softball…

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Castro Lands Fall in Loss to Bobcats

KENT- Pablo Castro struck for a first-period fall, highlighting a fast start for the Golden Flashes but it was not enough in a 34-15 setback to the Ohio Bobcats in the annual Grudge Match on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Travel to Troy, Alabama for Final MAC-SBC Contest

Troy, Alabama – The Kent State Men's basketball team (12-11, 5-6 MAC) is back on the road for their final game of the MAC-SBC Challenge against Troy University (16-8, 10-2 Sun Belt). The two teams will meet inside the Trojan Arena on…

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Flashes Host Old Dominion Saturday for MAC-SBC Challenge Clash

The Kent State women's basketball team looks to go unbeaten in the inaugural MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Saturday when it battles Old Dominion at 1 p.m. at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes kick off 2024 season against Ohio State

The Kent State lacrosse team travels to Columbus to take on Ohio State in the 2024 season opener on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Set to Play Six Games During Spring Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer program has released its 2024 Spring schedule with the squad set to play six games, including three at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burns Names Teerlinck Defensive Line Coach

KENT- Head football coach Kenni Burns has named Bill Teerlinck as the program's new defensive line coach. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lippe Homers Twice on Opening Day at Elon

ELON, N.C. – Senior Emily Lippe hit two home runs and totaled five RBIs as Kent State dropped both games of a doubleheader (6-9, 7-8) to host Elon on Thursday afternoon to start the 2024 campaign at the Elon Softball Classic. Read more at…

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Flashes Head to Arkansas and SPIRE for Indoor T&F Competition

The Kent State track and field program will have student-athletes in action this at both the Tyson Invitational, hosted by the University of Arkansas, and the SPIRE Collegiate Indoor Games in at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Read more at…

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Flashes Welcome in Bobcats for Annual Grudge Match

KENT- The Golden Flashes start a season-ending home stand this Friday night in the annual Grudge Match with conference rival Ohio with a 7 p.m. start time inside the MAC. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kedronova Earns Second MAC Women’s Golfer of the Week Honor

Veronika Kedronova secured her second Mid-American Conference Women's Golfer of the Week award this past weekend, tying for sixth at the UCF Challenge. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Rival Matchup Flexed to National Television

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has updated the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Batsch’s Career Night Leads Flashes in Play4Kay Game Victory

KENT, Ohio — Junior Jenna Batsch scored a career-high 25 points during Wednesday night's Play4Kay game to lead Kent State to a 70-57 win over Western Michigan at the M.A.C. Center. Batsch made a career-best nine field goals on 14 attempts…

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Kent State Opens Season Thursday at Elon Softball Classic

Led by first-year head coach Jessica O'Donnell, Kent State begins the 2024 season this weekend at the Elon Softball Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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2024 Football Season Ticket Renewals Now Available

KENT- Season ticket renewals for the second year of the KentGRIT era and the 2024 season are now available. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Yost Named MAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Ethan Yost has earned Mid-American Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week honors, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Four Student-Athletes Selected for Athletic Development Program

KENT- Four Kent State student-athletes have been selected to participate in the National Association of Athletics Development Directors (NAADD) Earl Edwards Minority Student-Athlete Development Program. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Capture Win Inside the M.A.C. Center Against the Broncos

Kent, OH - With a 63-61 victory over Western Michigan Tuesday night, the Kent State men's basketball team (12-11, 5-6 MAC) broke their four-game home losing streak inside the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts WMU Wednesday for Play4Kay and NGWSD

Two teams who will return to action for the first time since last Wednesday will take the court at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday evening as Kent State hosts Western Michigan in the annual Play4Kay game and celebrates National Girls & Women in…

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Golden Flashes Selected to Finish First in MAC Preseason Poll

CLEVELAND - The Kent State lacrosse team was voted to finish first place by the Mid-American Conference coaches this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Return Home to Host Western Michigan

Kent, OH - The Flashes return to the M.A.C. Center after a 30+ point victory against Buffalo this past weekend. The Kent State men's basketball team defeated Buffalo 83-52 inside Alumni Arena and will look to bring that same success home…

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Kedronova Finishes in Top Ten, Flashes Tie for 10th at UCF Challenge

First year Veronika Kedronova recorded her 2nd top ten finish of her career, tying for 6th among the 96 player field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Lacrosse releases 2024 promotional schedule

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State lacrosse team has announced its promotional schedule for an electrifying spring at Dix Stadium. Check out all the exciting themes and giveaways below: Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Haxton Wins on Beam as Flashes Fall to Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – In a battle between two of the top-ranked gymnastics teams in the Mid-American Conference, Kent State fell to Ball State on Sunday afternoon, 196.075-195.525. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Luther’s Weight Throw Victory Highlights Saturday’s Action at Meyo Invite

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Grace Luther recorded a personal-best to win the women's weight throw on Saturday as the Kent State track and field team competed at the Meyo Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Mush Past Huskies, 37-5

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Golden Flashes won eight of the nine wrestled matches, including five bonus point victories in a lopsided 37-5 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Muncie to Open MAC Slate

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics program will look to rebound in the first meet of conference play on Sunday, traveling to Muncie to compete against Ball State. The meet is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and will stream live on ESPN+. …

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Flashes Defeat the Bulls With First Half Spark

Buffalo, NY - The Kent State men's basketball team (11-11, 4-6 MAC) bounced back from a two-game loss with a 83-52 victory over the Buffalo Bulls (2-19, 1-8 MAC) Tuesday night inside Alumni Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf to Kick Off Spring Season at UCF Challenge

The Kent State women's golf team will kick off their spring season this weekend in the UCF challenge. The challenge features 18 teams and will begin tomorrow with a shotgun start at 12 PM EST. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kneffler Breaks Men’s Pole Vault Record Friday at Meyo Invite

Kristian Kneffler cleared 17'-6.50" in men's pole vault action at the Meyo Invitational to break the Kent State track and field indoor record on Friday. The Golden Flashes also had athletes in action at the Akron Invitational. Read…

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Flashes Wrap Road Slate at Bloomsburg

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up the road portion of the regular season this Saturday as they head to the Keystone State to take on the Bloomsburg Huskies on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Women’s Basketball Game Against Central Michigan Canceled

CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference has announced that Saturday's women's basketball contest between Central Michigan University and Kent State University has been canceled as Central Michigan does not have enough available…

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Track and Field In Action at Akron, Meyo Invitationals

The Kent State track and field program will have student-athletes in action this at both the Akron Invitational and Meyo Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Buffalo to Face the Bulls

Buffalo, NY- The Kent State Men's basketball team looks to bounce back from Tuesday night's loss to Miami as they travel to Buffalo on Friday to take on the Bulls at 6:30 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Defense Battles in Loss at Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. — Kent State held Mid-American Conference leader Ball State to its second-lowest scoring total of the season but struggled to knock down shots in a 57-46 setback Wednesday night at Worthen Arena. Read more at Kent State…

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Bath and Shields Awarded MAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND – Kent State student-athletes Ayden Bath and Alexander Shields were recognized for their outstanding performances this past weekend at the Doug Raymond Invitational with Mid-American Conference Men's Track and Field Athlete of…

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Flashes Fall to RedHawks

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (10-11, 3-6 MAC) returned to action Tuesday night (Jan. 30), and was defeated by Miami of Ohio (11-10, 5-4 MAC), 67-71, inside the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes to Visit First-Place Cardinals Wednesday Night

The Kent State women's basketball team will attempt to make a statement Wednesday night against a Ball State squad that received 11 votes in the latest USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll and owns the sixth longest winning streak in the nation. Tip…

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Ticket Smarter Offering Discount to Flashes' Fans

KENT- Kent State Athletics' ticket partner, Ticket Smarter, is delighted to extend a 5% discount on event tickets to supporters of Kent State Athletics. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Take on the RedHawks for Annual "International Night"

Kent, OH - After a 71-64 loss to Ohio, the Flashes will look to bounce back against Miami (OH) inside the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Jan.30. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Come Up Short in Home Opener

KENT, Ohio. – The M.A.C. Center was buzzing for Kent State's gymnastics home opener on Sunday, but the Golden Flashes fell to West Virginia, 194.825-194.050. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Shine on Final Day of Doug Raymond Invitational

KENT, Ohio – Three Kent State track and field student-athletes recorded top-10 all-time marks in school history on Saturday as the home portion of the schedule concluded with day two of the Doug Raymond Invitational at the Kent State Field…

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Starkey Earns Career Win No. 300 as Kent State Beats BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kent State defeated Bowling Green, 82-74, Saturday at the Stroh Center to give head coach Todd Starkey his 300th career win. Starkey has won 135 games as the leader of the Golden Flashes and is now tied with Laurel…

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Flashes to Open Home Schedule Against West Virginia Sunday

KENT, Ohio – After a record-breaking performance last week at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic, the Kent State gymnastics team will open its home schedule on Sunday against West Virginia in the M.A.C. Center. The meet is slated to begin at 1…

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Flashes Fall to Bobcats

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (10-10, 3-5 MAC) returned to action Friday night (Jan. 26), falling to Ohio (10-4, 4-4 MAC), 71-64, inside the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Pentathlon Performances Highlight Day 1 of Doug Raymond Invitational

KENT, Ohio – Sophomores Svenia DeConinck and Matilde Carboncini posted top-five all-time women's pentathlon scores as Kent State hosted the opening day of the Doug Raymond Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Trip to Bowling Green Next for Women’s Hoops

Kent State continues Mid-American Conference women's basketball action on Saturday with a trip to Bowling Green for a 4 p.m. contest at the Stroh Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burns Names Clay Patterson Co-OC, Inside Receivers and Tight Ends Coach

KENT- Kent State head football coach Kenni Burns has announced the hiring of Clay Patterson as the Flashes' new tight ends coach and co-offensive coordinator. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Gear up to Host Ohio for their Coaches vs. Cancer Game Inside the M.A.C. Center

Kent, OH - After a thrilling OT win on the road against Bowling Green, the Flashes will return to the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MAC Announces Flashes' Future Football Schedules

KENT- The Mid-American Conference has released Kent State's upcoming football opponents for the first cycle of the conference's new pod system. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Doug Raymond Invitational to Conclude Home Indoor T&F Schedule

The Kent State track and field program will be in action the Kent State Field House for the third straight weekend when it hosts the Doug Raymond Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Batsch’s Career-High 20 Points Leads Flashes in Victory Over EMU

KENT, Ohio — Junior Jenna Batsch scored 12 of her career-high 20 points during the third quarter to lead Kent State to a 66-57 victory over visiting Eastern Michigan during the "We Back Pat" game on Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center. …

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Franz Named MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND - Karlie Franz was named the Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the week, the conference announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Return Home with a Thrilling OT Victory Over the Falcons

Kent, OH - The Kent State Men's Basketball team (10-9) defeated Bowling Green, 90-84, in a thrilling overtime game inside the Stroh Center. The Flashes are now 3-4 in the Mid-American Conference. With a victory tonight, the Flashes snapped…

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Kent State to Host EMU for “We Back Pat” Game on Wednesday

The Kent State women's basketball team will be back in action at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday for a Mid-American Conference matchup against Eastern Michigan. The contest has been designated as the "We Back Pat" game and will tip at…

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Castro Named MAC Wrestler of the Week

KENT- Pablo Castro IV went 3-0 during the Clarion Quad, earning the sophomore the Mid-American Conference West Division Wrestler of the Week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Alum Johnson Awarded Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption

2018 All-American Chase Johnson was awarded the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption by golfing legend Tiger Woods. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Four Flashes Named to All-Ohio Teams

KENT, Ohio – Four student-athletes from the Kent State women's soccer program have been recognized by the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association as the organization announced its yearly awards on Monday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Set to Face the Troy Trojans in Game Two of MAC-Sun Belt Challenge

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball program will visit the Troy Trojans on Saturday, Feb. 10 in its second matchup of the 2023-24 MAC-SBC Challenge, per an announcement from the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent State…

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Women’s Basketball to Host Old Dominion February 10 in MAC-SBC Challenge Contest

CLEVELAND – Kent State will host Old Dominion for a 1 p.m. contest at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 10, as Game 2 pairings of the inaugural MAC-SBC Challenge were announced on Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Go 2-1 at Clarion Quad

CLARION, PA- Pablo Castro and Blake Schaffer both went 3-0 during Sunday's Clarion Quad, helping Kent State go 2-1 on the afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Wins Third Straight Rivalry Game

AKRON, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team went into James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday afternoon and beat rival Akron, 69-60. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Keystone State for Sunday's Clarion Quad

KENT- The Golden Flashes will head to the Keystone State on Sunday for the Clarion Quad, taking on the host Golden Eagles as well as Morgan State and LIU. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Franz Goes Perfect, Flashes Set Multiple Program Records in Tennessee

LEBANON, Tenn. – Led by Karlie Franz's perfect 10.000 on floor, the Kent State gymnastics team posted the highest all-around score in program history at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Fall Short in Rival Matchup

Kent, OH - The Kent State Men's Basketball team (9-9) was defeated by Akron in a sold-out M.A.C. Center. The Flashes are now 2-4 in the MAC going into Tuesday's game. The Flashes will be back on the road to play Bowling Green on Tuesday,…

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Track and Field Teams Sweep Akron in Annual Dual Meet

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams both won by more than 30 points and had three student-athletes record top-10 marks in program history dual the annual dual meet with rival Akron at the Kent State…

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Women’s Basketball Heads Akron for Saturday Rival Matchup

Kent State seeks the start of a new winning streak on Saturday when it makes the short trip to Akron. The rivalry contest at James A. Rhodes Arena is scheduled to tip at 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Rival Matchup Against Akron

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is back for the anticipated rival matchup against Akron on Friday, Jan. 19. Tip-off time for Friday's game is 7 p.m. The Flashes and Zips will meet for the 163rd time. Kent State and…

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Gymnastics Set for Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday

KENT, Ohio – After opening the 2024 season with a win, the Kent State gymnastics team will look to continue building momentum early in the season at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday. The meet is slated to begin at 6 p.m. Read more…

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Kent State to Host Akron Dual on Friday

Kent State continues the indoor track and field season on Friday by hosting Akron for the annual dual meet between rival schools. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Partner with Athlete's Thread for NIL Shop

KENT-Kent State Athletics in collaboration with Athlete's Thread, will offer licensed Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for Golden Flashes student-athletes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Drops First MAC Contest to Toledo

KENT, Ohio — Kent State lost to Toledo in a battle between Mid-American Conference women's basketball heavyweights Wednesday evening at the M.A.C. Center, 87-76, Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of Flashes Earn MAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State student-athletes Sean Callahan Jr., Lanee Hall and Alexandre Malanda were recognized for their outstanding performances at the season-opening Jud Logan Memorial with Mid-American Conference Track and Field Athlete of the…

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Flashes Bounce Back with Road Victory

DEKALB, IL. - The Kent State Men's Basketball team (9-8) bounced back from a three-game loss against NIU 83-76. The Flashes are now 2-3 in the MAC. The Flashes will look ahead to the anticipated rival matchup against Akron on Friday, Jan. 19.…

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Flashes to Host Toledo Wednesday in Battle of MAC Women’s Hoops Unbeatens

The M.A.C. Center will be the site of the matchup between a pair of squads who have gone undefeated in Mid-American Conference play, as Kent State hosts two-time defending regular season champion Toledo at 7 p.m. The first 250 students will receive…

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Mid-American Conference Announces Men’s Basketball National Television Selections

Cleveland, OH - On Monday morning, the Mid-American Conference in conjunction with CBS Sports Network announced their wild card selection. The Flashes' game that was originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3 against the University of Buffalo…

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Golden Flashes Win Sixth in a Row on National TV

KENT, Ohio — Playing at the M.A.C. Center in front of a national television audience for the first time in program history, the Kent State women's basketball team took down visiting Northern Illinois, 73-48, on Sunday evening. Read more…

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Callahan Jr. Ties Kent State Field House Facility Record in Indoor Track & Field Opener

KENT, Ohio – Freshman Sean Callahan Jr. tied the Kent State Field House men's 60-meter dash record in his collegiate debut on Saturday, as the Golden Flashes recorded nine event victories at the season-opening Jud Logan Memorial. Read…

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Fly the Flag! Flashes Take Down Pitt in Season Opener

PITTSBURGH – The Kent State gymnastics team won its season opener on the road at Pitt, beating the Panthers 194.500-193.700 on Sunday. The Golden Flashes spoiled the Panthers' first home meet since the ACC started sponsoring gymnastics. …

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Flashes Fall to the Chippewas

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI - The Kent State Men's Basketball team (8-8) was defeated by Central Michigan on the road 77-62. The Flashes will head to Northern Illinois before returning home to face NIU on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Tip-off time is scheduled for…

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Flashes Drop Pair at Virginia Duals

HAMPTON ROADS, VA- The Golden Flashes dropped a pair of duals on Friday at the historic Virginia Duals, falling to #17 South Dakota State and the University of Virginia. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics to Open Season Saturday at Pitt

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Gymnastics team is set for the 2024 season opener on Saturday, Jan. 13, on the road at Pitt. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Bounce Back on the Road against the Chippewas

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is back on the road for their next two MAC games. The Flashes will start with Central Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 13, and then head to Northern Illinois to play NIU on Tuesday, Jan. 16.…

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Track and Field to Host Jud Logan Memorial on Saturday to Open Indoor Season

Kent State will break in a newly-installed Mondotrack as the 2023-24 indoor season begins with the Jud Logan Memorial on Saturday. The first collegiate meet on the new surface will begin at 9 a.m. at the Kent State Field House. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Head South to Virginia Duals

KENT- The Golden Flashes head back on the road on Friday, traveling to Virginia to participate in the 43rd Virginia Duals. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Whitman Named Finalist for Greater Cleveland Sports Awards

KENT- Former Kent State left hander Joe Whitman has been named a finalist for College Male Athlete of the Year for the 2024 Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Readies for CBS Sports Network Showcase Against NIU

KENT, Ohio – For the first time in program history, the Kent State women's basketball team will compete on national television in front of its home fans on Sunday, January 14, against Northern Illinois. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Routs RedHawks for Fifth Straight Victory

OXFORD, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team defeated Miami, 69-38, inside of Millett Hall on Wednesday for the largest margin of victory in the series since Feb. 17, 2000. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to the Rockets at Home

Kent, OH - The Kent State Men's Basketball team (8-7) was defeated by Toledo inside the M.A.C. Center 75-89. on the road in overtime 71-69. The Flashes will go on the road for their next two matchups. The Flashes will play Cent. 13. Tip-off…

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Flashes Back in Action Wednesday at Miami

Kent State will begin the second week of the Mid-American Conference women's basketball season with a trip to Miami. Tip from Millett Hall is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ferguson Snags Wrestler of the Week Honors

KENT- The Golden Flashes nabbed their second Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week as Aaron Ferguson earned the honor for his efforts at the Franklin and Marshall Open on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Host Toledo for National TV Contest

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team returns home to face The Toledo Rockets on Tuesday, January 9. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The matchup is the first time the two teams will meet since the 2023 MAC Tournament…

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Flashes Fall to EMU in OT

Ypsilanti, MI - The Kent Men's Basketball team (8-6) was defeated by Eastern Michigan on the road in overtime 71-69. The Flashes will look ahead to face Toledo inside the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, January 9. This is the first time the two teams…

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Flashes Race Past Bobcats for Fourth Win in a Row

KENT, Ohio — Kent State shot 50% and scored the most points in regulation against a Mid-American Conference opponent since Jan. 11, 2017 on Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center in a 92-63 victory over Ohio. Read more at Kent State…

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Ferguson Leads Flashes at F and M Open

LANCASTER, PA- Aaron Ferguson wrestled his way to a team-best fifth-place finish on Friday, leading the Golden Flashes at the Franklin and Marshall Open.e Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball to “Black Out” M.A.C. Center on Saturday

The Kent State women's basketball team will wear its new black uniform in front of the home crowd as part of a "Black Out" on Saturday when Ohio visits the M.A.C. Center for the first home contest of the Mid-American Conference…

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Flashes Head to Eastern Michigan for First MAC Road Game

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team will head to Ypsilanti, MI to face Eastern Michigan for their first MAC road game on Saturday, January 6. Tip-off time is scheduled for approximately 3:30 p.m. ET following the EMU…

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Guns, Schultz Named MAC Gymnasts to Watch; Flashes Tabbed Fourth in Preseason Poll

KENT, Ohio – After placing third at the conference championship meet last March, the Kent State gymnastics team was picked to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference by the league's seven head coaches on Friday. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Return to the Mat at Franklin and Marshall Open

KENT- The Golden Flashes will ring in the new year and return to the mat on Friday, taking part in the 68th Franklin and Marshall College Open in the Philadelphia suburb of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Beats Buffalo to Start #MACtion with Road Victory

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kent State made nine three-point shots in the first half and led by as many as 21 in a 73-64 victory at Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams Wednesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Defeat the Cardinals for their First MAC Win

Kent, OH -The Kent Men's Basketball team (8-5) won their first Mid-American Conference game of the 2023-24 season against Ball State this evening 82-60. This is the second year in a row the Flashes take their MAC opener. The Flashes will look…

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Kent State Visits Buffalo to Start #MACtion

Kent State will begin Mid-American Conference women's basketball play Wednesday at Buffalo in a matchup between two of the top defensive teams in the conference. Tip inside of Alumni Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Host Ball State For MAC Opener

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team will open up in 2024 with their first MAC game. The Flashes host Ball State on Tuesday, Jan. 2 inside the M.A.C. Center. Tip of time is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. This will be both teams'…

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Women’s Basketball Beats La Roche, Posts Record Margin of Victory

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team set a program record for margin of victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating La Roche by a score of 109-31. The 68-point margin topped the previous record of 72 against Hiram last season.…

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Flashes Fell to the Gaels Inside UNU Pavilion

Moraga, Calif. -The Flashes fell to Saint Mary's College 66-46 Friday evening. The Flashes will look ahead to start MACtion inside the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Flashes will host Ball State for Healthcare Appreciation Night.…

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Flashes Head West to Close Out 2023

Moraga, Calif. – The Kent State Men's basketball team heads West to play Saint Mary's College inside UCU Pavilion Friday evening. Tip-off time is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on ESPN+ and heard on WHK 1420 AM.…

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Takagi to Compete in 2023 Patriot All-America Invitational

Sophomore Leon Takagi will be participating in the Patriot All-America Invitational from December 29-31 at Wigwam Golf Resort in Litchfield Park, AZ. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Embarking on Service Trip To Rwanda

KENT-Members of the Kent State Athletics department will travel to Rwanda for a two-week adventure beginning on January 1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball to Host La Roche on Saturday

Kent State will host La Roche on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. for a final tune-up prior to the start of Mid-American Conference play. As part of Kids Day – presented by the Future Flashes Kids Club – all children in attendance will…

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Flashes Add Nine to Academic-All MAC Team

KENT- Nine Golden Flashes earned the distinction of Academic All-Conference honors, as announced by the Mid-American Conference on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Ducks on the Road

Eugene, OR -The Flashes fell to the Oregon Ducks 84-70 Thursday evening. The Flashes will look ahead to finish their non-conference schedule at St. Mary's College on Friday, December 29. Tip-off time is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Read more at…

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Every Team Posts Term GPA Over 3.0 For First Time in Department History

KENT- Every single Golden Flash program posted a term grade-point average (GPA) above a 3.0 for the first time in history, highlighting an exemplary semester in the classroom for Kent State Athletics. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head West to Play the Ducks

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team heads West to play the University of Oregon inside the Matthew Knight Arena on Thursday evening. Tip-off time is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on the PAC12 Network and…

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Flashes Ink 27 on National Signing Day

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes, led by head coach Kenni Burns have signed 27 players during the 2023 signing period, officially kicking off year two of the Kent GRIT era. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McGuire Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — Kent State sophomore Mackenzie McGuire has been named to the 2023 Volleyball Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the conference announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Meiszner Captures MAC Wrestling Honors

KENT- Billy Meiszner has been named the Mid-American Conference's co-West Division Wrestler of the Week for his efforts over the weekend against Lindenwood, SIU-E and Cal Baptist. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Put on Show for Local Students

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team defeated Lake Erie, 84-20, in front of more than 1,500 local elementary students in attendance at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday for School Field Trip Day presented by Ohio's 529…

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Schaffer and Ferguson Post Wins against NIU

DeKalb-Aaron Ferguson and Blake Schaffer picked up victories for the Golden Flashes but the NIU Huskies prevailed 37-6 over the Flashes in the final dual of the 2023 calendar season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts Lake Erie Tuesday for Annual Field Trip Game

The Kent State women's basketball team returns to action at the M.A.C. Center against Lake Erie on Tuesday at 11 a.m. for School Field Trip Day presented by Ohio's 529 College Advantage. More than 1,000 students from local elementary…

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Meiszner Goes 3-0 to Lead Flashes

KENT- Billy Meiszner and Blake Schaffer each went a perfect 3-0 as the Flashes blanked Lindenwood, highlighting a three-match, two-state frenzy on Sunday for the Flashes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Mid-West Swing Wraps Calendar Year

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap the 2023 portion of the schedule with a trip to Saint Louis and Illinois to face Lindenwood, Cal Baptist and SIU-E on Sunday and Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces 2024 Softball Schedule

KENT, Ohio — Kent State softball head coach Jessica O'Donnell announced the team's 2024 schedule on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Volleyball Trio Receives Academic All-District® Honors

KENT, Ohio – Kent State student-athletes Mackenzie McGuire , Kendall White and Burgundy Walters have been named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Volleyball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). Read more at Kent State…

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Hauser Earns MAC Player of the Week Award

CLEVELAND – Sophomore Corynne Hauser has been named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hauser Posts Double-Double in Double-Overtime Thriller at Duquesne

PITTSBURGH — Sophomore Corynne Hauser recorded her first double-double in Kent State uniform with 19 points and career-high 11 rebounds on Sunday in an 89-82 double-overtime setback to Duquesne. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Showcases Skills at Blue-Gold Meet

KENT, Ohio – The Blue team came out victorious in Kent State Gymnastics' annual Blue-Gold exhibition meet on Sunday afternoon in the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish 2023 Home Games With a Win Against the Vikings

Kent, OH -The Flashes finished the non-conference schedule at home with an 83–77 victory over Cleveland State this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics to Kick Off 2023-24 Season with Blue-Gold Meet Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team is set to kick off the 2023-24 season with its annual Blue and Gold meet on Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Visit Duquesne on Sunday

The Kent State women's basketball team will play its final road game against a non-conference opponent on Sunday when it visits Duquesne for a 2 p.m. tip at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops Pair of Heartbreakers

KENT- The Golden Flashes had matches with VMI and Gannon go down to the wire, but the visitors prevailed both times with VMI winning 23-16 and Gannon getting a 20-19 tiebreak victory over the host Flashes. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Host the Vikings for Coaches vs. Cancer Game

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is home tomorrow for Saturday afternoon's contest against Cleveland State. Tip-off time is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET at the M.A.C Center. The game can be watched on ESPN+ and heard on…

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Kent State Lacrosse Reveals 2024 Schedule

KENT, Ohio - Kent State has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024 lacrosse season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Unveils 2023-24 Promotional Schedule

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State gymnastics team has announced its promotional schedule for an action-packed 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Athletics Ties Graduation Success Rate Record

INDIANAPOLIS – Kent State Athletics tied its department record for its Graduation Success Rate (GSR), as the NCAA released data for the 2016-17 cohort on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Eleven Flashes Garner Academic All-MAC Recognition

CLEVELAND – The Kent State University women's soccer team had 11 student-athletes represented on the Academic All-MAC Team for the 2023 season, the Mid-American Conference office announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Open Home Slate with VMI and Gannon

KENT- The Golden Flashes open up the home slate of the 2023-24 wrestling season on Friday, welcoming in the Virginia Military Institute and Gannon for a pair of afternoon duals. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Unveil 2024 Schedule

KENT- The Golden Flashes baseball team will welcome in Ohio State, Pitt and Saint Joseph's in non-conference play, highlighting an exciting and challenging 2024 schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Capture Road Win Against South Dakota State

Brookings, SD - The Flashes captured their first true road game victory against South Dakota State 82-73 inside Frost Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Boast Nine Cross Country Academic All-MAC Honoree

CLEVELAND — Nine Kent State cross country student-athletes have been named to the 2023 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Teams, the conference office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Brookings, SD

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is back on the road to travel to Brookings, SD to play South Dakota State on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Tip-off time is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET inside Frost Arena. The game can be watched on Midco…

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Fourteen Golden Flashes Earn Academic All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND - The Kent State field hockey team had 14 student-athletes named to the 2023 Academic All-MAC Team, the Mid-American Conference announced this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Dunn Grabs Career-High 12 Rebounds Against 15th-Ranked FSU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Junior Bridget Dunn grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and scored nine points to just miss a double-double as Kent State fell to No. 15 Florida State, 76-49, Sunday afternoon at the Tucker Center. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes on Wrong End of a Trio of Saturday Duals

BOILING SPRINGS, NC- The Golden Flashes found themselves on the wrong end of a trio of duals on Saturday, falling to Buffalo, Chattanooga and host Gardner Webb. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Starts December at No. 15 Florida State

Kent State will go for its second win against a Power-Five opponent in the Sunshine State in an eight-day span on Sunday afternoon, this time against 15th-ranked Florida State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to North Carolina for Gardner-Webb Quad

KENT- The Golden Flashes head south this weekend, traveling to North Carolina to take part in a quad meet hosted by Gardner-Webb. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ease Past Shawnee State

Kent, OH - The Flashes bounced back dominating Shawnee State 103-61. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Team Up With Cleveland Hope Lodge

KENT, OH - Kent State men's basketball has teamed up with the Cleveland Hope Lodge, setting up the M.A.C.C. as a donation drop-off location for the Lodge's Wish List items this holiday season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Crushes Coppin State in Home Opener

KENT, Ohio — Kent State opened the home schedule with a dominant 77-40 victory over Coppin State Wednesday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Prepare to Host NAIA Opponent Shawnee State

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is looking to snap back after a 78-74 loss against the College of Charleston. The Flashes will take on Shawnee State University on Thursday, Nov. 30 inside the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off time is…

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Usoz Earns NFHCA All-Region Honors

GENEVA, N.Y. — Kent State freshman Eva Usoz received NFHCA All-West Region Second Team honors, as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced members of the 2023 Division 1 All-Region Teams on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State…

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McCray Leads Kent State All-MAC Selections

KENT- Kent State wide receiver Chrishon McCray was named first team, highlighting four players named all Mid-American Conference as voted on by the conference coaches. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Set to Co-Host Canadian Collegiate Invitational Tournament in 2024

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Kent State will co-host the Canadian Collegiate Invitational tournament that will take place at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. from Sept. 15-17, 2024, as Golf Canada announced the creation of the event on Wednesday. Read…

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Salopek, Arthur Named to USC All-Midwest Region Teams

KENT, Ohio – Two members of the Kent State women's soccer team were named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region teams, as announced by the organization on Tuesday. Kelsey Salopek earned second team honors while Alisa Arthur was…

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Kent State Women’s Basketball to Host Coppin State Wednesday for Home Opener

The Kent State women's basketball team opens the home schedule on Wednesday as Coppin State visits the M.A.C. Center for a 7 p.m. contest. The game will be a "Powder Blue Out" with powder blue pom-poms being distributing to the first…

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Flashes Announce Exciting Wrestling Promotional Schedule

KENT- The Golden Flashes have an exciting and electrifying promotion schedule in store for the 2023-24 home wrestling schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cougars Take Down the Flashes With a Second Half Performance

Kent, OH - In a game with 11 lead changes and eight ties the Flashes fell to the College of Charleston 84-78 inside the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes will look to bounce back against Shawnee State University on Thursday, Nov. 30. Tip-off time is…

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Kent State Beats Missouri on Hauser's Late Layup

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the second time in her young career, sophomore Corynne Hauser scored the go-ahead layup in the final 15 seconds to lead Kent State to a Power-Five victory. Hauser's basket with 12.3 seconds to play on Saturday…

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Flashes Show Fight in Senior Day Setback

KENT- The Golden Flashes honored the 2023-24 senior class in a pre-game ceremony then gave Northern Illinois all they could handle in a 37-27 setback at Dix Stadium on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Host College of Charleston

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team returns to the M.A.C. Center after a three-game series in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Flashes will have two home games before going back on the road. The Flashes host the College of…

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Golden Flashes Drop Daytona Beach Classic Opener to Mocs, 64-54

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Freshman Janae Tyler scored a career-high 14 points to account for half of Kent State's bench scoring in a 64-54 loss to Chattanooga on Friday at the Ocean Center as part of the Daytona Beach Classic. Read more at…

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Kent State Heads to Daytona Beach Classic

The Kent State women's basketball team will play a pair of challenging opponents as part of the Daytona Beach Classic over Thanksgiving weekend. The Golden Flashes (2-1) are scheduled to play a Chattanooga team coming off a NCAA Tournament…

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Flashes Welcome in Huskies on Senior Day Saturday

KENT- The Golden Flashes will celebrate 10 seniors in a pre-game ceremony and welcome in the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday in the regular-season finale and a noon kick at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Rallies in Fourth Quarter to Beat Xavier

CINCINNATI — The Kent State women's basketball team outscored host Xavier 29-14 over the final 12:01 to leave the Cintas Center with a 64-57 victory Tuesday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Six Flashes Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

KENT, Ohio - The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its Academic All-District list on Tuesday and the Kent State was well-represented with six members of the women's soccer team earning recognition. Read more at Kent State University…

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Andrassy Promotes Mitcheff to Associate Head Coach

KENT-­ Golden Flashes head coach Jim Andrassy has announced that Danny Mitcheff('10)has been elevated to associate head coach. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Take Third in Paradise Jam Tournament

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Despite the Flashes trailing in the first minutes of the game 9-0, the team battled and ended up on top 79-72 against Fordham. With tonight's victory, the Flashes finished third in the Paradise Jam Tournament. Read more…

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Golden Flashes Head to Xavier for Tuesday Night Tilt

Kent State returns to the hardwood Tuesday night for the first time in a week when it battles Xavier on the road at 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Missouri St in Paradise Jam Tournament

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Flashes will fight for third place in the Paradise Jam Tournament against Fordham tomorrow Monday, Nov. 20 after a 56-52 loss against Missouri State. Tip-off time is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. ET and will be available on…

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Flashes Drop Final Road Contest of Season

MUNCIE-The Golden Flashes had several players have season highs on defense but it would be the Ball State Cardinals prevailing 34-3 on Saturday afternoon at Scheumann Stadium, the final road game of the 2023 campaign for the Golden Flashes. Read…

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Schaffer Leads Flashes at Navy Classic

ANNAPOLIS- Blake Schaffer wrestled to a fifth-place finish on Saturday, leading the Golden Flashes at the Navy Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Baidy Ba Represents Kent State at NCAA Cross Country Championships for Second Year in a Row

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kent State junior Baidy Ba finished 162nd at the 2023 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Panorama Farms Cross Country Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Henderson Named to MAC Volleyball All-Freshman Team

CLEVELAND – Kent State's Logan Henderson was named to the seven-member Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team, as the conference office announced its volleyball postseason honors on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Sink the Pirates in Paradise Jam Tournament

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Flashes eased by the Pirates as they concluded their first of three games in the Paradise Jam Tournament with a 100-62 victory. The Flashes will look to bounce back quickly as they take on the winner of tonight's game…

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Flashes head to Maryland for Navy Classic

ANNAPOLIS- The Golden Flashes are sending 20 wrestlers to the 45th annual Navy Classic this weekend in Maryland. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Road Slate at Ball State

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up the road portion of the regular season this weekend, traveling to Muncie, Indiana to take on the Ball State Cardinals. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Aims for Strong Finish at NCAA Cross Country Championships

For the second year in a row, Kent State junior Baidy Ba will run at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. Hosted by the University of Virginia, the 2023 edition will take place on Saturday (Nov. 18) at Panorama Farms Cross Country Course…

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Kent State Drops Final Volleyball Match to Ohio

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team was defeated by Ohio, 3-1 (21-25, 25-20, 20-25, 10-25), in the final match of the 2023 season on Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head South For Paradise Jam Tournament

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Kent State Men's basketball team is switching out their winter jackets for swim trunks and heading South to the Virgin Islands to play three games in the Paradise Jam Tournament. The Flashes will start the…

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Wrestling and Gymnastics Season Tickets On Sale Now

KENT, Ohio – Season ticket packages for both Kent State wrestling and gymnastics are on sale now on KSUTix.com. Both teams will host four regular-season home competitions inside the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center during the 2023-24…

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Shumate Posts Double-Double against Defending National Champions

BATON ROUGE, La. — Kent State trailed by just two at halftime before defending national champion LSU caught fire in the second half to pull away for a 109-79 victory Tuesday at the PMAC. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Volleyball to Host Ohio In Season Finale Wednesday Night

The Kent State volleyball team will play one final home match as the 2023 campaign closes against Ohio on Wednesday. First serve at the M.A.C. Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ballard Promoted to Gymnastics Associate Head Coach

Craig Ballard has been named Kent State Gymnastics Associate Head Coach after working as an assistant coach since 2012. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Look to Remain Undefeated, Challenge No. 7 LSU on Tuesday

Kent State will face a tough challenge against No. 7 LSU on Tuesday in a 12 p.m. contest at the PMAC, as it looks to open the season with a 2-0 trip to the Bayou. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Stellar Defense Keys Season-Opening Victory at Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. — Kent State put on a defensive clinic Sunday evening to open the season with a 64-55 win at Louisiana, a game that was part of the inaugural MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Castro Leads Flashes at WVU Duals

MORGANTOWN- Pablo Castro picked up a pair of victories on Sunday but the Flashes dropped a pair of duals, 24-17 to Duke and 44-3 to the host Mountaineers. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Conclude Three-Game Home Stretch With a Victory Against Fresno State

Kent, OH - The Flashes ended their three-game home stand with a 79-69 victory over Fresno State inside the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Loses to EMU in Final Road Match

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Kent State volleyball team was defeated by Eastern Michigan, 3-0 (23-25, 21-25, 22-25), in a Mid-American Conference volleyball matchup Saturday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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Baidy Ba Headed Back to NCAA Cross Country Championships

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent State junior Baidy Ba has earned an individual qualifying spot at the NCAA Cross Country Championships for the second season in a row, the NCAA announced during Saturday afternoon's selection show. Read more at Kent…

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Women’s Hoops Visits Louisiana to Start 2023-24 Campaign

The Kent State women's basketball team will begin the 2023-24 regular season on Sunday at Louisiana. The game is part of the inaugural MAC-Sun Belt Challenge and is scheduled to tip at 5 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Eagles Friday Night

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Four players posted double-doubles on Friday as Kent State lost to host Eastern Michigan, 3-1 (25-18, 26-28, 29-31, 22-25), in a Mid-American Conference volleyball matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Baidy Ba Earns All-Region Honors with Record-Setting Performance

MADISON, Wis. — Junior Baidy Ba broke his own Kent State cross country 10K record with a personal-best time of 30:02.4 to finish 13th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Bounce Back Against Fresno State

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is preparing for their last home game of the three-game home stand this Saturday, November 11 against Fresno State inside the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will…

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Flashes Head to Morgantown to Face WVU and Duke

MORGANTOWN- The Golden Flashes hit the road this weekend, traveling to Morgantown on Sunday to take on the host Mountaineers and the Duke Blue Devils as part of the West Virginia Quad Meet. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall Short in Thrilling Double OT

Kent, OH - After a hard-fought battle in double overtime, the Flashes came up short against James Madison 108-113. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Visits Eastern Michigan for Final Road Volleyball Matches

The Kent State volleyball team will play on the road for the final time this season with two matches at Eastern Michigan this weekend. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Adds Hildebrand and Murray During Early Signing Period

KENT, Ohio — Women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey started the early signing period by announcing that Journey Hildebrand and Meghan Murray have signed to join Kent State's roster for the 2024-25 season. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Continues Partnership with TicketSmarter

KENT- Kent State University and TicketSmarter announced an agreement today to extend their partnership. TicketSmarter is a fast-growing national ticket resale marketplace and the official ticket resale marketplace partner of Kent State University…

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Kent State Heads to NCAA Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championships

The Kent State cross country teams head to Madison, Wisconsin for the 2023 NCAA Great Lakes Cross Country Regional Championships on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Adds Five to 2024 Class

The Kent State Women's Golf Program is adding five signees to its 2024 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fight But BG Claims Anniversary Award

KENT- The Golden Flashes got career nights from Tommy Ulatowski, Luke Floriea and Bryce Sheppert but Bowling Green prevailed 49-19 in a mid-week MACtion contest at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host James Madison for 2023-24 MAC-SBC Challenge

Kent, OH – The Kent State Men's basketball team is preparing for their second game of the three home games stretch this Thursday, November 9 against James Madison at the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will air on…

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Flashes Ink Jones and Nichols on Signing Day

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team announced two signees earlier today. Deandre Jones and Jonas Nichols will join the Flashes as members of the 2024 signing class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer's Arthur Named MAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Alisa Arthur was named the Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Battle Bowling Green on Wednesday for the Anniversary Award

KENT- The Golden Flashes return home on Wednesday night, welcoming in the Bowling Green Falcons for some mid-week MACtion on CBS Sports Network and the Kent State Radio Network. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Second Half Spark Leads the Flashes to Season-Opening Win

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team extended its winning streak at home to 23 in a row after an electric night inside the MAC Center against Malone, 79-58. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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M.A.C.C. Readies for Visitors with an Eye on Inclusion

KENT- The Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (M.A.C.C) has installed several features to ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for students, staff and families that utilize the facility. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Castro Sixth, Flashes Ninth at Clarion Open

CLARION, PA- Pablo Castro finished in sixth place at 133 pounds, helping the Golden Flashes finish ninth in a deep field at the Clarion Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open 2023-24 Season with a Three-Game Home Stand

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team gets the 2023-24 regular season started with a three-game home stand starting Monday, November 6 against Malone at the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State…

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Soccer Comes Up Just Short in Championship Game, Falls 2-1

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State women's soccer team lost 2-1 to Ohio in the 2023 Mid-American Conference Championship on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Six Score in Double-Figures, Flashes Cruise to Exhibition Victory

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team beat Muskingum, 106-35, in an exhibition contest at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Mack and Walters Post Career-Highs on Senior Night

KENT, Ohio – Graduate students Kiana Mack and Burgundy Walters recorded career-high kill totals as the Kent State volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on Saturday. Visiting Central Michigan left the M.A.C. Center with 3-1 (25-23, 21-25,…

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Flashes fall to Miami in MAC Championship

OXFORD, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (8-11) fell 3-1 against Miami (14-7) this afternoon in the MAC Championship. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Set to Battle for MAC Championship on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – For the second time in three seasons, the Kent State soccer team will play in the Mid-American Conference Championship. The fourth-seeded Golden Flashes will face off with No. 6 Ohio at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, for a chance to…

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Kent State to Host Muskingum for Sunday Women’s Basketball Exhibition Contest

The Kent State women's basketball program continues preparation for the 2023-24 campaign with an exhibition contest against Muskingum at 1 p.m. Sunday inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops Weekend Opener to CMU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team lost to Central Michigan, 3-0 (12-25, 18-25, 16-25) in a Mid-American Conference volleyball contest inside of the M.A.C. Center on Friday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Win in Overtime to Compete in MAC Championship

OXFORD, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (8-10, 5-2 MAC) won 3-2 in overtime against App State (14-5, 6-1 MAC) this afternoon to compete in the MAC Championship. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Wrestling Heads to Clarion Open to Start 23-24 Campaign

KENT- The 2023-24 wrestling season gets underway this Sunday, heading to western Pennsylvania to participate in the 2023 Clarion Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Golf Adds Manuela Carbajo Ré to Staff

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's golf team is adding professional Manuela Carbajo Ré as an assistant coach. Most recently, Carbajo Ré was a golf instructor at Leadbetter Golf Academy in Florida. Read more at Kent State University…

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Golden Flashes Lacrosse Welcomes Margaret Wolford as an Assistant Coach

KENT Ohio - Kent State Lacrosse coach Brianne Tierney has announced the addition of Margaret Wolford as an assistant coach. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kedronova Competes in Women’s Amateur Team Championship

ABU DHABI, U.A.E. – Kent State freshman Veronika Kedronova recently wrapped up competition at the Women's Amateur Team Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Advance to MAC Championship with 2-1 Win over WMU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team handed Western Michigan its first loss against a conference opponent this season, knocking off the top-seeded Broncos 2-1 in the Mid-American Conference semifinals. Read more at Kent State…

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Senior Night Highlights Home Weekend for Flashes Volleyball

Kent State will resume its home schedule this weekend when Central Michigan visits the M.A.C. Center for a pair of matches. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Picked Third, Shumate Named Preseason All-MAC First Team

CLEVELAND – Redshirt senior Katie Shumate was named to the Preseason All-MAC First Team and Kent State finished third in the2023-24 MAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Mid-American Conference announced on Thursday…

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Usoz leads Postseason MAC Honors for Kent State Field Hockey

CLEVELAND – The Kent State field hockey team had four student-athletes awarded postseason conference honors, as announced by the Mid-American Conference this morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Heartbreak in Wagon Wheel Rivalry Game

AKRON- A rivalry game full of momentum swings swung the wrong way on Wednesday night in a 31-27 setback to the Zips. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set for MAC Semifinal against Western Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The No. 4 Kent State women's soccer team travels to Kalamazoo on Thursday, Nov. 2, to face against top-seeded Western Michigan for a spot in the Mid-American Conference championship game. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. The match…

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Flashes Picked Second in MAC Preseason Poll

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Kent State Men's Basketball team was picked second in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference announced earlier today. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes take on App State in MAC Tournament Semifinal

The Kent State field hockey team (7-10, 5-2 MAC) is set to compete against App State in the 2023 Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Top-seeded host Miami and fourth-seeded Ohio face off in the other…

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Flashes Look to Make it Five Straight in Wagon Wheel Rivalry

KENT- The Golden Flashes will look to make it five straight in annual Wagon Wheel rivalry game as they face the rival Akron Zips at InfoCision Stadium on Wednesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Four Flashes Earn MAC Yearly Awards

CLEVELAND – Four members of the Kent State women's soccer team earned yearly awards from the Mid-American Conference, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Strunk receives final MAC Player of the Week Award

CLEVELAND — Kent State field hockey sophomore Patricia Strunk has been named Mid-American Conference Offense Player of the Week, the conference office announced this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces Women’s Basketball Promotional Schedule

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team has announced its promotional schedule for an action-packed 2023-24 season at the M.A.C. Center. A diverse array of themes and special celebrations promise to make every game a memorable…

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Flashes fall to Indiana in overtime

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Kent State field hockey team (7-10, 5-2 MAC) fell 3-2 in overtime against Indiana (6-13) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Opens MAC Tournament with 3-0 Shutout Over NIU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team opened the 2023 MAC Championship with a resounding 3-0 win in the quarterfinal round over Northern Illinois on Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Beat Rockets 3-1

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team got back in the win column on Saturday by beating host Toledo, 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23) in a Mid-American Conference volleyball contest inside of Savage Arena. Read more at Kent State…

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Carry Drafted to Memphis Hustle

Southhaven, MS - Recent graduate, Sincere Carry, was chosen in the 2023 NBA G League Draft earlier today by Memphis Hustle as a second-round, 38th overall pick. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Repeats First Team Performance at MAC Cross Country Championships

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Junior Baidy Ba placed fourth in the men's 8K race to lead Kent State at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Win in Last MAC Regular Season Contest

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Kent State field hockey team (7-9, 5-2 MAC) defeated Bellarmine (7-10, 3-4 MAC) 1-0 this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Postseason Play Begins as Soccer Hosts Northen Illinois Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team returns to the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 29, when it hosts Northern Illinois at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The quarterfinal match will…

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Kent State Volleyball Loses at Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – Kent State lost to Ball State, 3-0 (13-25, 14-25, 15-25) in a Mid-American Conference volleyball contest on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Travels to MAC Cross Country Championships in Bowling Green

Kent State hopes to peak at the right now as it competes at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Championships, which will take place Saturday at the Mel Brodt Cross Country Course in Bowling Green. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat Buffalo, Will Host NIU in MAC Tournament

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A year ago, Buffalo came into Dix Stadium and knocked the Kent State women's soccer team out of the postseason with a 2-0 win. On Thursday, the Golden Flashes returned the favor, earning a 2-1 win at UB Stadium. Read more…

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Flashes Volleyball Heads to Ball State and Toledo

The Kent State volleyball team will play on the road once again this weekend, heading to Ball State on Friday and then traveling to Toledo on Saturday. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Wrap Up Regular Season in Weekend Contests

The Kent State field hockey team (6-9, 4-2 MAC) take a three-game win streak into the final weekend of the regular season against Bellarmine on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. and Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University…

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The Golden Flashes Club announces staff promotion

KENT, Ohio- The Golden Flashes Club is happy to announce the promotion of Brian Grubich to Assistant Athletics Director, Director of Philanthropy. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Buffalo to Wrap Up Regular Season

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team heads to Buffalo on Thursday to wrap up the regular season against the Bulls. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. and will be streamed live on YouTube. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Women’s Basketball Game vs. NIU Selected for National TV on January 14

CLEVELAND — Kent State will play at least one nationally-televised game this season, as the Mid-American Conference announced its women's basketball national television schedule for the 2023-24 season on Wednesday. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Announce "Buy Week" Ticket Promotions

KENT- Kent State Athletics is proud to announce its "Buy Week" campaign. There will be exclusive deals for Volleyball, Football, and Basketball from Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Men’s Basketball Announces Electrifying 2023-24 Promo Schedule

KENT, Ohio – [October 23, 2023] – The defending MAC Champion Kent State Golden Flashes are gearing up for an action-packed 2023-24 men's basketball season, and fans have plenty to look forward to with a diverse array of promotional…

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Flashes Victory in Final Home Game

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (6-9, 4-2 MAC) won 3-1 against Longwood (3-14, 1-5 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Clinch Postseason Spot with 4-1 Win Over Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – Mary Kate Lape tallied three assists as the Kent State soccer team earned a crucial 4-1 victory on the road against Toledo on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Falcons 3-0

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Kent State lost to Bowling Green, 3-0 (17-25, 16-25, 11-25) in a Mid-American Conference volleyball contest on Saturday at the Stroh Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes' Fast Start Not Enough in Homecoming Setback

KENT- The Golden Flashes got off to a quick start on homecoming, but it wasn't enough in a 24-6 setback against Buffalo on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Set to Square Off with Toledo

KENT, Ohio – With just two games left in the 2023 season, the Kent State women's soccer team heads to Toledo on Sunday for a heavyweight matchup with the Rockets ladened with postseason implications. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be…

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Kent State Swept by BG in Friday Volleyball Action

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio –The Kent State volleyball team lost a Mid-American Conference road contest to Bowling Green, 3-0 (15-25, 11-25, 11-25) on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Cross Country Competes at EMU Fall Classic

DEXTER, Mich. — Members of the Kent State cross country program competed in 5K races at the EMU Fall Classic on Friday at Hudson Mills Metropark. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome in Bulls for Homecoming

KENT- Your Golden Flashes return home on Saturday, October 21st against the Buffalo Bulls (2-5, 2-1) in the annual homecoming game and a GOLD OUT at Dix Stadium, kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Back to Back! Takagi Earns Second Straight MAC Golfer of The Week

Leon Takagi earned her second consecutive MAC women's golfer of the week award, marking the third such honor for the Golden Flashes this Fall. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Physical Contest with WMU

KENT, Ohio – In a battle between two Mid-American Conference heavyweights, the Kent State Soccer team fell to Western Michigan 2-0 in the last regular season home game of the season at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium on Thursday night. Read more…

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Gymnastics Releases 2023-24 Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team has released its 2023-24 season schedule, the team announced Thursday. Head Coach Brice Biggin's squad set to compete in 12 regular-season meets with their sights on a return to the top of the…

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Volleyball Visits Bowling Green for Pair of Matches

The Kent State volleyball team will head back on the road this weekend for two Mid-American Conference matches against Bowling Green. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes take on Longwood in the final home contest

The Kent State field hockey team (5-9, 3-2 MAC) prepares for the last home contest of the season against Longwood (3-13, 1-4 MAC) on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cross Country Set for Tune Up at EMU Fall Classic

The Kent State cross country program returns to action at the EMU Fall Classic on Friday, Oct. 20. The meet will be held at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Western Michigan in to Wrap Up Home Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team wraps up the home portion of the regular season schedule on Thursday night against Western Michigan in a match with serious postseason implications at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Kickoff…

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Flashes Golf Alum Johnson Finds Success on APGA Tour

Kent State men's golf alum and 2018 All-American honorable mention Chase Johnson has sustained notable success as of late on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour (APGA). Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of January Conference Games Flexed to National TV

KENT- Three Golden Flashes' games have been selected for national television as announced by the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MACC O’ Lantern Madness Set for Oct. 29th

KENT, Ohio – Kent State fans will have an opportunity to preview the 2023-24 men's and women's basketball teams as the Golden Flashes host the annual preseason event when MACC O' Lantern Madness invades the M.A.C. Center on…

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Takagi Continues Excellent Play, Records Second Straight Top Five Finish

Leon Takagi placed 3rd for the second consecutive tournament, marking her third top ten finish in five tournaments this Fall. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Recognized as MAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State junior Baidy Ba has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Strunk and van Eijck sweep MAC Player of the Week

CLEVELAND - The Kent State field hockey team swept the Mid-American Conference Players of the Week awards, the league announced this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison Secures Top Ten Finish at Quail Valley, Flashes Place 8th

Jordan Gilkison recorded his second top ten finish of the season at the Quail Valley Invitational, tying for 9th among the 84 golfer field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Roberts Earns Second MAC East Defensive Player of the Week Award of Season

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Bryn Roberts has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Giovinazzi Scores, Flashes Come Up Short Against NIU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team dropped a hard-fought game to Northern Illinois on a cold and rainy Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, falling 2-1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes win against Lock Haven

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (5-9, 3-2 MAC) won 3-1 against Lock Haven (4-9) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Heads to Sunshine State to Wrap up Fall Season

The Kent State men's golf team will be competing in the Quail Valley Invitational over the next two days hosted by Michigan State University. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf to Wrap Up Fall Season with Mercedes-Benz Invitational

Kent State women's golf will be competing in its 5th and final tournament of the Fall, heading south to play in the Mercedes-Benz Invitational hosted by the University of Tennessee. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi earns MAC Women's Golfer of the Week Honors

Leon Takagi garnered her first MAC golfer of the week honors this season, placing 3rd in the Evie Odom Invitational last weekend. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Battle RedHawks in Four-Setter

KENT, Ohio – Kent State came up short in a back-and-forth Mid-American Conference volleyball match on Saturday as Miami left the M.A.C. Center with a 3-1 (21-25, 28-26, 19-25, 24-26) victory to split the weekend series. Read more at Kent…

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Rain, Eagles Spoil Saturday

YPSILANTI, MI-Luke Floriea had a pair of touchdown receptions and the Flashes held Eastern Michigan to 218 yards of offense, but Eastern Michigan prevailed in the wind and the rain, 28-14 on a soggy Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. Read more at…

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Baidy Ba Wins Men’s 8K Orange Race at Pre-Nationals

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kent State junior Baidy Ba raced to victory in the men's Orange 8K on a rainy morning Saturday at the XC23 Pre-Nationals meet. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Back at Home Sunday to Face NIU

KENT, Ohio – With just four games left in the regular season, the Kent State women's soccer team will look to defend home turf on Sunday against Northern Illinois. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on BoxCast with Mike…

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Kent State Beats Miami 3-0 for First MAC Win

KENT, Ohio – Kent State trailed just once during a dominant 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 25-17) win over visiting Miami on Friday night at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Cross Country Heads to Live in Lou Classic

The Kent State cross country teams will have a chance to preview the 2023 NCAA Championships course at Panorama Farms as they travel to Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 14 for the XC23 Pre-Nationals. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Take Down First-Place RedHawks

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (4-9, 3-2 MAC) won 2-1 against Miami (9-6, 4-1 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Road Swing at EMU

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up a two-game road swing this Saturday, heading to Ypsilanti to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fluster Falcons, Win 2-0

BBOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team earned a massive road win on Thursday night, earning a decisive 2-0 victory over Bowling Green. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Tiana McCormick Represents MAC at NCAA DI SAAC Meeting

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent State women's track and field student-athlete Tianna McCormick recently represented the Mid-American Conference at the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) fall meetings, which were conducted at…

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Golden Flashes host Miami and Lock Haven

The Kent State field hockey team (3-9, 2-2 MAC) prepares for a Mid-American Conference contest against Miami on Friday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. and then celebrate the 2023 senior class on Sunday, Oct. 15 against Lock Haven at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent…

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Volleyball Hosts Miami to Finish Homestand

The Kent State volleyball team closes its four-match homestand to begin October with a pair of contests against Miami this weekend at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ready to Face Bowling Green on Thursday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team is set to face Bowling Green is a heavyweight battle between two teams near the top of the Mid-American Conference table on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and will air on YouTube. Read…

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Gold Out Headlines Homecoming Festivities: What You Need to Know

KENT- Your Golden Flashes return home on Saturday, October 21st against the Buffalo Bulls in the annual homecoming game at Dix Stadium, kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi and Nuchsila Finish Top Five, Kent State Places 2nd in Virginia Beach

Leon Takagi and Noramol Nuchsila starred this weekend at the Evie Odom Invitational, placing 3rd and 4th respectively. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Cruise Past Central Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team got back on track in a big way on Sunday afternoon at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, beating Central Michigan 3-1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to No. 7 Ohio State

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (3-9, 2-2 MAC) fell 3-0 to No. 7 Ohio State (12-3, 4-1 BigTen) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall in MAC Road Opener

KENT-Chrishon McCray caught two touchdown passes, including a 42-yard strike in the first half but it was not enough as the Ohio Bobcats defeated the Golden Flashes 42-17 at Peden Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Drop Three-Setter to Huskies

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team fell to Northern Illinois, 3-0 (19-25, 19-25, 15-25), Friday night at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall in shootout to the Mountaineers

BOONE, N.C. - The Kent State field hockey team (3-8, 2-2 MAC) fell 2-1 to App State (8-4, 3-1 MAC) this afternoon in a shootout. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes to Face Central Michigan Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer returns home to Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium on Sunday to host Central Michigan in a Mid-American Conference match. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on BoxCast with Matt Kiraly…

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Flashes Head To Athens to Battle Bobcats

KENT-The Golden Flashes embark on the first leg of a two-game conference road swing on Saturday, heading to Athens for a matchup at Peden Stadium with the Ohio Bobcats. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Set Evie Odom Invitational

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA...The Kent State women's golf team will return to action tomorrow morning, competing in the Evie Odom Invitational hosted by Old Dominion University. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McGuire Surpasses 500 Kills Against WMU

KENT, Ohio – Sophomore Mackenzie McGuire recorded her 500th kill in a Kent State uniform Thursday evening at the M.A.C. Center during the second set of a 3-0 (24-26, 21-25, 9-25) setback to Western Michigan. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Can't Get Past Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Kent State women's soccer team fell to Ball State 3-1 on a rain-soaked contest on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes prepare for contests against App State and Ohio State

The Kent State field hockey team (3-7, 2-1 MAC) prepares for a pair of contests at App State on Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. and hosts No. 7 Ohio State on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Set to Square Off with Ball State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team travels to Muncie on Thursday for a Mid-American Conference matchup with Ball State. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Volleyball Opens Homestand Against MAC West Foes

The Kent State volleyball team opens October with a four-match homestand at the M.A.C. Center, beginning Thursday against Western Michigan. The Golden Flashes (4-12, 0-5 MAC) will then host Northern Illinois on Friday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Host Malone in Fall Ball Tune Up

KENT - The Golden Flashes welcome in the Malone Pioneers Wednesday evening for their 2023 home fall ball game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison Finishes in Top 15, Flashes Take 7th at Fighting Irish Classic

Jordan Gilkison recorded his second top 15 finish of the year this Fall, tying for 15th to lead the Flashes at the Fighting Irish Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Miami

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team fell to Miami in a hard-fought 1-0 contest on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Compete in Fighting Irish Classic

SOUTH BEND, IN…The Kent State men's golf team will be competing in its 3rd tournament of the year, as they travel to South Bend, Indiana to participate in the Fighting Irish Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Edged By Miami in MAC Opener

KENT- The Golden Flashes defense swarmed the RedHawks on Saturday but Miami prevailed 23-3 on Parents and Family weekend at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes victory over Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. - The Kent State field hockey team (3-7, 2-1 MAC) won 4-2 against Ball State (5-5, 2-1 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Led by Baidy Ba’s Fourth-Place Finish at Live in Lou Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Junior Baidy Ba place fourth in the men's Gold 8K race as the Kent State cross country competed at the Live in Lou Classic on Saturday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Hits the Road for Matchup with Miami

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team travels to Oxford on Sunday to face off with Miami in a Mid-American Conference contest. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will be streamed on the Veo Live app. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Drops Rivalry Match on the Road

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball was defeated by rival Akron, 3-0 (16-25, 19-25, 19-25), for the second night in a row on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Cross Country Heads to Live in Lou Classic

Cross country season resumes on Saturday, Sept. 30 as Kent State the 22nd annual Live in Lou Classic, hosted by the Louisville Sports Commission at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome in Miami to Open MAC Play

KENT- The Golden Flashes return home and open up Mid-American Conference play welcoming in the Miami University RedHawks for a 2:30 p.m. kick inside Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes take on Ball State in MAC Contest

The Kent State field hockey team (2-7, 1-1 MAC) travels to Indiana for a Mid-American Conference contest to face off against Ball State (5-4, 2-0 MAC) on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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90th-Minute Goal Gives Flashes 2-1 Edge over EMU

KENT, Ohio – For the second game in a row, the Kent State women's soccer team won in dramatic fashion, scoring in the final seconds to secure a 2-1 win over Eastern Michigan on Thursday night at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at…

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McGuire and Schroeder Lead Flashes in Rivalry Setback

AKRON, Ohio – Sophomores Mackenzie McGuire and Emma Schroeder combined for 27 kills and a .359 hitting percentage as Kent State dropped a Mid-American Conference match to rival Akron, 3-0 (18-25, 20-25, 27-29), on Thursday. Read more at Kent…

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MAC Play Ramps Up as Flashes Host EMU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will look to build off its hot start to Mid-American Conference play when it hosts Eastern Michigan at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. The match will be…

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Kent State Falls to Bobcats in Athens

ATHENS, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team lost a Mid-American Conference match to Ohio, 3-0 (19-25, 17-25, 17-25), at the Convocation Center on Tuesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place Three in Top 30 at Glass City Invitational

Jennifer Gu, Berta Sanchez, and Leon Takagi all recorded top 30 finishes as they competed at nearby Toledo in the Glass City Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Vandette Notches Top Ten Finish at Windon Memorial

Chris Vandette secured his first top ten finish of the 2023 season, tying for 9th at the Windon Memorial. The 2021-2022 MAC golfer of the year shot a three round score of (68-67-71) to finish seven under par. The redshirt senior finished the weekend…

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Soccer Sweeps MAC Weekly Awards

CLEVELAND – Two student-athletes on the Kent State soccer team have earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Readies for Trio of Road Matches During Second Week of #MACtion

Kent State will play three road matches over four days as the second week of the Mid-American Conference season begins on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Richmond Participates in Mock CFP Selection

DALLAS- Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Randale L Richmond participated in the College Football Playoff (CFP) mock selection exercise. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Set to Participate in Windon Memorial

NORTHFIELD, ILL...After a week off from tournament play, the Kent State men's golf team returns to action the next two days, traveling to the Midwest to play in the Windon Memorial hosted by Northwestern University. Read more at Kent State…

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Women's Golf Heads to Toledo for Glass City Invitational

The Kent State women's golf team tees off tomorrow for their third tournament off the season and their first in-state, as they travel west to compete in the Glass City Invitational hosted by the University of Toledo. Read more at Kent State…

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Second-Half Heroics Lift Flashes Over Akron

KENT, Ohio – Two goals late in the second half propelled the Kent State soccer team to a thrilling 2-1 win over Akron on Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Williams Scores but Flashes Fall in Non-Con Finale

FRESNO-Kent State dropped the finale of its non-conference slate, 53-10 to the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday night at Valley Children's Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Volleyball Takes Buffalo to Five Sets

KENT, Ohio – Kent State used strong serving to win its first two sets of Mid-American Conference play but visiting Buffalo battled back to win, 3-2 (19-25, 25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 7-15), during the Block Out Cancer match Saturday at the M.A.C.…

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Flashes Set to Host Akron on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team opens up Mid-American Conference play on the road at Ohio on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop MAC Opener to Bulls

KENT, Ohio – Kent State lost its Mid-American Conference volleyball opener to Buffalo, 3-0 (20-25, 24-26, 14-25), Friday evening inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to the Bobcats

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (2-7, 1-1 MAC) fell 3-2 against Ohio University (3-3, 1-1 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Non-Con on Saturday Night

FRESNO- Non-conference play wraps up on Saturday night as Kent State tangles with the Fresno State Bulldogs. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Blank Bobcats to Begin MAC Play

ATHENS, Ohio – Kent State started Mid-American Conference play off on the right foot Thursday evening, beating Ohio 1-0 in a hard-fought matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts Buffalo to Begin MAC Volleyball Slate

The Kent State volleyball team is back in action at the M.A.C. Center this weekend as Mid-American Conference play begins against Buffalo. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Continue MAC Play Against the Bobcats

The Kent State field hockey team (2-6, 1-0 MAC) takes on Ohio University (2-3, 0-1 MAC) for a Mid-American Conference matchup at Murphy-Mellis Field on Friday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball’s McGuire Named MAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State volleyball sophomore Mackenzie McGuire has been named Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open MAC Play on the Road at Ohio

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team opens up Mid-American Conference play on the road at Ohio on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Miami Game Set for a 2:30 PM Kick-Off: What You Need to Know

KENT- Game time for the Saturday, September 30th home game against Miami has been set for 2:30 p.m. and will air on ESPN+ and the Kent State Radio Network as announced by the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Announce Winner of the 2023 College Football Playoff Foundation Award

KENT, Ohio — The College Football Playoff Foundation announced their Big Day for Teachers earlier today. The organization was founded in 2015 and provides an opportunity for universities, coaches, and student-athletes to take part in its…

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Flashes Place Two in Top Ten, Finish 6th at Mary Fossum Invitational

Leon Takagi and Hester Sicking both secured top ten finishes the past two days at the Mary Fossum Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Angeny Joins Kent State Gymnastics Staff

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics program has hired Josie Angeny as an assistant coach, head Coach Brice Biggin announced on Monday. Angeny brings championship experience and a gymnastics pedigree with her to the Golden Flashes'…

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Flashes fall to No. 8 Michigan

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (2-6) fell 3-1 to No. 8 Michigan (5-3) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ready To Compete In Mary Fossum Invitational

Fresh off a 7th place finish in New Mexico last weekend, the Kent State women's golf team travels to Lansing, Michigan to compete in the Mary Fossum Invitational the next two days. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Burns Gets First Win in Dominant Fashion

KENT- The Golden Flashes used a balanced effort and suffocating defense to give head coach Kenni Burns his first win as a head coach in a 38-10 victory over Central Connecticut State on Saturday afternoon at a raucous Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent…

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McGuire Posts Career Night in Home Opener

KENT, Ohio – Kent State sophomore Mackenzie McGuire had a monster performance with a career-high 28 kills and season-best .408 hitting percentage as Kent State opened the home schedule with a setback to Youngstown State, 3-1 (25-18, 24-26,…

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Flashes Shutout Victory in MAC Opener

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The Kent State field hockey team (2-5) won 8-0 against Central Michigan (1-5) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Places Second at Spartan Invitational

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Junior Baidy Ba was the first attached collegiate runner across the finish line and placed second overall in the men's 8k race to lead the Kent State cross country teams at the Spartan Invitational on Friday morning.…

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Week Three Preview: CCSU

KENT-The Golden Flashes welcome in the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils to Dix Stadium on Saturday afternoon, for the home opener of the Kent GRIT era of Kent State football. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat Vikings in Five-Set Thriller

CLEVELAND – Kent State started the final non-conference week of the 2023 volleyball season with a hard-fought win at Cleveland State, 3-2 (14-25, 25-20, 11-25, 35-33, 15-10), Thursday evening inside of Woodling Gym. Read more at Kent State…

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Baseball to Host Walk On Tryouts September 27th

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State baseball program will host its annual walk-on tryout on Wednesday September 27 at 4:30 p.m at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cross Country Back in Action at Spartan Invitational

Following strong performances to open the season, the Kent State cross country teams will look to continue building momentum on Friday at the Spartan Invitational, which will be run at Forest Akers East Golf Course. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State to Host FlaSHEs Will Weekend Next Week

KENT, Ohio – Kent State Athletics, in collaboration with the Kent State University Women's Center, is proud to host its FlaSHEs Will weekend next week as volleyball, field hockey, and soccer all host home events. Read more at Kent State…

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Golden Flashes Begin Conference Play at Central Michigan

The Kent State field hockey team (1-5) travels to Central Michigan to open Mid-American Conference play on Friday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. The Flashes are back at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sunday, Sept. 17 to take on No. 8 Michigan at 12 p.m. Read more at…

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Kent State Game Day: Central Connecticut: What You Need To Know

KENT – On Saturday, September 16, your Golden Flashes will host the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in the home opener of the Kent GRIT era! Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Home Opener Highlights Final Non-League Weekend for Kent State Volleyball

Kent State returns to Northeast Ohio to battle a pair of Horizon League opponents for the final non-conference weekend of the 2023 volleyball season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kedronova Shines Out West, Takes Crown in Flashes Debut

ALBUQUERQUE, NM...In her first collegiate tournament, freshman Veronika Kedronova earned an impressive tournament win at the Dick McGuire Invitational, tying for first among the 93 player field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Women’s Basketball Signs Team IMPACT Recruit Kaycee

KENT, Ohio – Kent State women's basketball welcomed the newest member of the program on Monday as nine-year-old Kaycee, a Team IMPACT recruit, made it official during a signing day celebration at the Basketball and Volleyball Development…

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Flashes Finish Strong, Take Second Place at Gopher Invitational

MINNEAPOLIS, MN...For the second year in row, the Kent State men's golf team took second place at the Gopher Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Roberts Named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Bryn Roberts has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to Bucknell

LEWISBURG, Pa. - The Kent State field hockey team (1-5) fell 2-1 to Bucknell (3-3) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Secure Senior Day Win Over Duquesne

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team celebrated Senior Day in style on Sunday, beating Duquesne 2-1 in a physical matchup at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Battle but Fall at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE- The Golden Flashes battled for four quarters and held Arkansas to 308 yards of offense in a 28-6 setback at DW Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls to Niagara in Weekend Finale

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – The Kent State volleyball team was unable to complete an undefeated weekend at the Western New York Invitational, falling to Niagara, 3-0 (23-25, 16-25, 23-25), on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Win Two Friday to Start Western New York Invitational

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Kent State started action at the Western New York Invitational with wins over Purdue Fort Wayne, 3-1, and Canisius, 3-2, inside Koessler Athletic Center on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf opens up 24th straight conference title defense in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico…For the second year in a row, the Kent State women's golf team is opening up its fall season at the Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to No. 11 Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - The Kent State field hockey team (1-4) falls to No. 11 Penn State (3-2) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer to Host Duquesne Sunday on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team hosts Duquesne on Sunday, September 10, in its last game before Mid-American conference play begins. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State…

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Game Two Preview: Flashes Head to Arkansas to Face Razorbacks

KENT-The Golden Flashes are back on the road again this weekend, travelling to Arkansas to take on the Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Western New York Invitational Next for Kent State Volleyball

The Kent State volleyball team returns to action this weekend for three matches as part of the Western New York Invitational. The Golden Flashes' first two contests will be played Friday at Canisius, starting against Purdue Fort Wayne at 12…

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Kent State travels for pair of contests in Pennsylvania

The Kent State field hockey team (1-3) travels to Pennsylvania for non-conference contests against No. 11 Penn State on Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. and Bucknell on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Duncan Adds Pair to Coaching Staff

KENT- Kent State head baseball coach Jeff Duncan has announced the hiring of two new assistants, Ryan Sloniger and Ryan Shawley in advance of the start of the upcoming season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces Partnership Extension with FanWord

KENT-Kent State has announced a continuing of its partnership with FanWord and its storytelling product FanWord Stories for the 2023-24 athletics' year. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's golf opens up fall 2023 season in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn…The Kent State men's golf team begins its Fall 2023 season this weekend, participating in the Gopher Invitational in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Windsong Farm Golf Club. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls to Middle Tennessee in FRYfest Invite Finale

CORALVILLE, Iowa – Kent State posted its highest team hitting percentage of the season despite falling to Middle Tennessee, 3-0 (24-26, 18-25, 16-25) as action at the FRYfest Invitational came to an end on Sunday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes fall in double overtime to the Aggies

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (1-3) lost in double overtime, 5-4, to UC Davis (1-4) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Come Back to Draw with Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. – Alanna Raimondo scored the second goal of her collegiate career on Sunday as the Kent State women's soccer team forced a draw with Arizona State in Tempe on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Push Iowa to Five Sets

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The Kent State volleyball team fell to host Iowa, 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 18-25, 7-15) in a FRYfest Invitational match at Xtream Arena on Saturday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Road Trip Against Arizona State on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will wrap up its road trip out west on Sunday when they take on Arizona State at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium. The match will kickoff at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on Pac-12 Arizona. Read…

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Men’s Cross Country Takes First at Tommy Evans Invitational

NORTON, Ohio — The Kent State men opened the 2023 cross country season by winning the Tommy Evans Invitational on Friday. The women placed seventh of 16 team in the evening's 5K race. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Secure First Win against South Dakota State

CORALVILLE, Iowa – Kent State volleyball earned their first win of the 2023 season in a hard-fought, five-set match (25-23, 22-25,25-21, 20-25, 15-10) against South Dakota State in the opening game of the FRYfest Invitational, hosted by Iowa,…

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Flashes Home Opener Victory over Michigan State

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (1-2) won 1-0 against Michigan State (1-2) this afternoon at the home opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Unveil 2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule

KENT, Ohio — Season tickets for the upcoming 23'-24 season of the Kent State men's basketball season are now on sale. Head coach Rob Senderoff announced the schedule for this season on Sept. 1 via social media. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Force Three Turnovers in Setback to UCF

ORLANDO- Kent State forced three turnovers and battled for four quarters, but UCF prevailed 56-6 on Thursday night inside the Bounce House, FBC Mortgage Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Can't Get Past Wildcats

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team was unable to get past Arizona on Thursday afternoon, falling 4-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Strunk and Bekker Named to the 2023 NFHCA Watchlist

MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced the student-athletes on the 2023 Watchlist this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Travels to Iowa for FRYfest Invitational

The Kent State volleyball team is back on the road for the second weekend of the season and will play three matches at the FRYfest Invitational, hosted by the University of Iowa. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Return for Home Opener this Weekend

The Kent State field hockey team (0-2) is back at Murphy-Mellis Field for the 2023 home opener against Michigan State on Friday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. The Flashes then take on UC Davis on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Cross Country Begins 2023 Season at Tommy Evans Invitational

The Kent State cross country teams opens the 2023 season with a short trip to Silver Creek Cross Country Trails in Norton for the Tommy Evans Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Take on Wildcats in Arizona

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team is all set to square off with Arizona in Tempe on Thursday. The match will be streamed on Pac-12 Insider. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Week One Preview: Flashes Travel to Orlando to Clash with Knights

KENT- The Kent GRIT era officially kicks off this Thursday night as the Golden Flashes travel to Orlando to take on the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium, aka the Bounce House, for a 7 p.m. start. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Extend Jeff Duncan Through 2027 Season

KENT- Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Randale L. Richmond has announced a contract extension for head baseball coach Jeff Duncan through the 2027 baseball season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Announce Radio Partnerships For 23-24 Season

KENT- Kent State Athletics is excited to announce partnerships with 1220 AM and ESPN Cleveland to broadcast football and select men's and women's basketball games this season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Register Now for the First Home Game 5K!

Kent State University Athletics is inviting runners and walkers of all ages to register for the first annual "First Home Game 5K" to celebrate the start of the Golden Flashes' home schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Melén Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND – Graduate student goalkeeper Sarah Melén has earned Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Thomas-Dodd Places Fifth at World Athletics Championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Kent State University track and field graduates Danniel Thomas-Dodd and Grace Tennant competed in the women's shot put this past Saturday at the 2023 World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre. …

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Flashes Shutout Vikings, Win 2-0

KENT, Ohio – Two Golden Flashes scored their first goals of the season as Kent State women's soccer team got back to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, beating Cleveland State 2-0 in the first game of a three-game road trop Read more at…

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Kent State falls to VCU

RICHMOND, Va. - The Kent State field hockey team (0-2) fell to VCU (2-0) this afternoon 1-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops Pair to End Opening Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS – Kent State lost a pair of matches by 3-1 scores to UC San Diego and Fresno State on Saturday as the opening weekend of the 2023 volleyball season came to an end at the Bulldog Brawl. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Up Road Trip on Sunday at Cleveland State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will play the first of three straight road matches on Saturday when they take the short drive up to Cleveland to face off with Cleveland State on Sunday at 1 p.m. The match will be streamed…

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Golden Flashes fall to Liberty

Lynchburg, Va. - The Kent State field hockey (0-1) team fell to No. 14 Liberty (1-0) tonight 2-0 in the season opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall in Opener at Bulldog Brawl

INDIANAPOLIS – The Kent State volleyball team lost to host Butler, 3-0 (15-25, 23-25, 17-25), as the 2023 season started on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Announces Fall Ball Schedule

KENT, Ohio — First-year head coach Jessica O'Donnell announced an eight-game fall schedule for the Kent State softball team on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Thomas-Dodd and Tennant to Throw at 2023 World Championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Former Kent State track and field standouts Danniel Thomas-Dodd and Grace Tennant seek podium spots at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Women’s Basketball Announces 2023-24 Schedule, Season Tickets on Sale

KENT, Ohio — Season tickets for the 2023-24 Kent State women's basketball season are now on-sale, as head coach Todd Starkey announced the team's schedule on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Volleyball Starts Season at Bulldog Brawl

Kent State travels to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse as the 2023 volleyball season begins with three matches at the Bulldog Brawl. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes 2023 Season Kick Off in Virginia

The Kent State field hockey team travels to Virginia to kick off the 2023 season against No. 14 Liberty on Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m and VCU on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Camp, Turn Attention to UCF

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrapped up the first pre-season camp of the Kent GRIT era, improving as a team on the field and bonding as a team off the field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Prepared to Host Pitt on Thursday

KENT, Ohio – After an undefeated weekend to start the season, the Kent State women's soccer team will look to carry that momentum into their matchup with No. 21 Pitt on Thursday night at Zoller Field at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7…

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Kent State voted second in MAC in Field Hockey Preseason Coaches’ Poll

CLEVELAND - The Kent State field hockey team has been voted to finish second in the Mid-American Conference, as the conference office announced the preseason coaches' poll Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Release Field Hockey Promotional Schedule

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team is excited to announce the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Softball Adds Jeff Shaffer to Coaching Staff

KENT, Ohio — First-year Kent State softball head coach Jessica O'Donnell has completed her coaching staff with the hiring of assistant coach Jeff Shaffer, who will primarily work with the Golden Flashes' outfielders and offense. …

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Soccer Opens Home Slate with Draw Against Colgate

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team forced a 1-1 draw with Colgate at Dix Stadium on Sunday afternoon in front of one of the largest crowds in program history. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Home Schedule with Colgate on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will open the home portion of its schedule on Sunday, August 20, at 1 p.m. when Colgate comes to Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Open Season with Win Over Golden Grizzlies

ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Kent State women's soccer team started the 2023 season on a high note with a 2-1 win over Oakland on Thursday night. The Golden Flashes are now unbeaten in four straight season openers dating back to 2019. Read…

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Fourteen Flashes Named WCGA Scholastic All-Americans

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Kent State gymnastics program had 14 student-athletes earn Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America honors, the organization announced Thursday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Soccer Set to Open 2023 Season at Oakland

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will kick off its 2023 campaign on the road against Oakland on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. The match will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Greece Trip Provides Memories for Women’s Basketball Team Members

The Kent State women's basketball team returned to the M.A.C. Center on Monday evening from a memorable 10-day cultural experience in Greece. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Soccer Announces 2023 Home Game Promotions

KENT, Ohio – With just three days before the season opener, Kent State soccer has announced its game-by-game promotions for the 2023 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Dominates Final Greek Exhibition Contest

ATHENS — The Kent State women's basketball team finished a 2-0 week with a 108-24 victory over Amilla Peristeriou BC on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Announce Volleyball Promotional Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Volleyball program is excited to announce the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Win Opener in Greece, 84-36

ATHENS — Kent State defeated Melissia BC, 84-36, on Tuesday in the team's first contest during its exhibition tour to Greece. The Golden Flashes took control with a 20-0 run to close the first quarter and led 47-8 at halftime. Read more…

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Kent State Student Section Gets New Name

KENT, Ohio – In an effort to continue to enhance the gameday and student experience on campus, Kent State Athletics has announced the new name for the student section, "Flash's Flock." Read more at Kent State University…

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Golden Flashes Announce Football Promotional Schedule

KENT – The Kent State Football is excited to announce the promotional schedule for the upcoming 2023 football season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Named to WBCA Academic Top 25

ATLANTA — For the second time in the past three years, the Kent State women's basketball program has earned a spot on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Honor Roll, the organization announced on…

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Women’s Basketball Readies for Foreign Tour to Greece

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's basketball team has returned to campus as preparation for its upcoming 10-day trip to Greece is scheduled to begin on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Shining Across Summer Leagues

KENT- The Golden Flashes have carried its strong play from the spring into the summer as several Golden Flashes are enjoying strong summers in their respective collegiate summer leagues. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Davis Named DOBO as Starkey Finalizes Promotions for Women’s Basketball Staff

KENT, Ohio — Kent State women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey has completed his full-time staff for the 2023-24 season by promoting De'Jovia Davis to Director of Basketball Operations, he announced on Friday. Read more at Kent…

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Elysse Petrie Named Assistant Softball Coach

KENT, Ohio — Kent State softball head coach Jessica O'Donnell announced the addition of Elysse Petrie as an assistant coach on Wednesday. Petrie will primarily work with the pitching staff and was on O'Donnell's staff the past…

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Kent State Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honorees

NEW ORLEANS – The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams and 10 individual student-athletes received All-Academic honors for the 2023 season, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)…

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Lindsey Thall Named NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

KENT, Ohio — Kent State's Lindsey Thall is among the 619 institutional nominees for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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West Returns to Kent State as New McLendon Fellow

KENT, Ohio – Former Kent State University student-athlete Zayin West will return to campus and join the Athletic Department as the next "future leader" through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Field Hockey Reveals 2023 Schedule

KENT, Ohio — A trio of Big Ten Conference teams will visit Murphy-Mellis Field this fall, as the Kent State field hockey schedule for the 2023 season was announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Mourn the Loss of Varsity "K" Hall of Fame Head Wrestling Coach Ron Gray

KENT- The Golden Flashes mourn the passing of Varsity "K" Hall of Famer and long-time wrestling head coach Ron Gray who died last weekend at the age of 86. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces 2023 Varsity K Hall of Fame Class

KENT, Ohio — Kent State has announced the nine-member 2023 Varsity K Athletics Hall of Fame class, which will be honored as part of the 44th induction ceremony on Sept. 15. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Club Closes Record-Setting Year

KENT- The Golden Flashes Club (TGFC), the fundraising and philanthropy arm of the Kent State Athletic Department, wrapped up a record-setting year, raising the bar in several key categories over the 2022-23 fiscal year. Read more at Kent State…

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Salisbury Promoted to Assistant Coach

KENT, Ohio — Paige Salisbury has been promoted to assistant coach, Kent State women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey announced on Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Announce Staff Promotions and Updates

KENT- Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced an organizational update with a series of promotions and a realignment of sport oversight for the Athletic Department. Read more at Kent State…

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Women’s Hoops Draws Louisiana in Inaugural MAC-SBC Challenge Contest

CLEVELAND – The Kent State women's basketball team will play at Louisiana on Sunday, Nov. 12, as the first pairings in the MAC-SBC Challenge were announced on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Host James Madison in First Matchup of MAC-SBC Challenge

KENT, Ohio— The Kent State Men's Basketball team will participate in the first Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference Challenge. The Flashes will host James Madison on Thursday, Nov. 90 in its first matchup of the 2023-24 MAC-SBC…

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Jessica O'Donnell Named Head Softball Coach

KENT, Ohio - Kent State Vice President, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has named Jessica O'Donnell as the seventh head softball coach in program history. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Scott and Whitman Add to All-America Accolades

KENT- The Golden Flashes continue to rake in All-America awards as pitchers Joe Whitman and Mitchell Scott have added honors from The National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), the American College Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and…

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Field Hockey Adds Five Incoming Student Athletes to the Roster

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team welcomes five new incoming players to the 2023 roster. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Volleyball Unveils 2023 Schedule

KENT, Ohio — Kent State volleyball head coach Haley Eckerman announced the team's 2023 schedule on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Welcomes Transfers Mikala Morris and Kaley Perkins

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball program has added transfers Mikala Morris (Quinnipiac) and Kaley Perkins (Oklahoma), who both recently arrived to campus for the start of summer workouts. Morris enters her final season of…

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Soccer Releases 2023 Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team has announced its schedule for the 2023 campaign. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Four Flashes Named All-Region, Three on First Team

KENT- Four Golden Flashes earned All- East Region honors, including three on the first team as announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Play in U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam

Kent, OH — The Kent State Men's Basketball team will be participating in the annual U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam men's basketball tournaments for the first time in Kent State History. The 23rd annual men's tournament will…

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Flashes Place 14 on Academic All-MAC Squad

KENT- The Golden Flashes are well represented on this season's Academic All-MAC team, as 14 student-athletes earned the honor this season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Pair of Flashes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND, Ohio - On Wednesday, the Mid-American Conference announced the 2023 Men's Golf Academic All-MAC Team, with a total of 23 student-athletes named to this year's squad. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Signs Coach Rob Marinaro to Contract Extension

KENT, Ohio - Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a three-year contract extension for head women's soccer coach Rob Marinaro. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse has 13 Student Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A total of 13 student-athletes were named to the 2023 Lacrosse Academic All-MAC Team, the Mid-American Conference announced this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Scott Named Finalist for Stopper of the Year

KENT-Golden Flashes closer Mitchell Scott has been named a finalist for Stopper of the Year by the National College Baseball Writers of America (NCBWA). Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Add Former Scarlet Knight James Newton

KENT- Golden Flashes head men's golf coach Jon Mills has announced the official signing of Rutgers transfer James Newton in advance of the 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Launch New Cheerleading Partnership, Hire Tedrick as Head Coach

KENT- Kent State has named Sarah Tedrick as the new head coach of the Cheerleading program, highlighting a new era for Kent State cheerleading. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Well Represented at Black Student Athlete Summit

KENT, Ohio — Kent State student-athletes and staff represented the Golden Flashes at the annual Black Student-Athlete Summit on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) last week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Whitman Headlines Trio of Collegiate Baseball All-Americans

KENT- Joe Whitman was named First-Team All-America by Collegiate Baseball, headlining three All-America honors for the Golden Flashes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Seven Kent State Softball Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — The Kent State softball program had even student-athletes earn Academic All-MAC honors, as the Mid-American Conference recognized a total of 96 student-athletes for their accomplishments this past season. Read more at Kent State…

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KentGRIT Schedule Beginning to Take Shape: TV and Kick Times Set for Select Games

KENT- Game times and television assignments are starting to roll in for the 2023 #KentGRIT football season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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De Coninck Finishes Freshman Campaign at NCAA East First Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Svenia De Coninck posted a height of 5'-7.75" to finish in a tie for 17th in the high jump as her freshman season concluded at the NCAA East First Round on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Schoony Heartbreak, Ball State Rallies Past Flashes

KENT-It was heartbreak at Schoonover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as a late Kent State comeback was thwarted by a late Ball State rally in a 12-9 defeat in the conference title game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Posts Top-10 Finish at NCAA East First Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Baidy Ba placed ninth in the 1,500-meter run to lead the Kent State track and field team Friday at the NCAA East First Round. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Eliminate CMU, Will Play for MAC Title

KENT-There will be a new champion in the Mid-American Conference as Kent State eliminated the Central Michigan Chippewas with a 10-2 victory in a win-or-go-home game at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Cardinals, 6-1

KENT-The Golden Flashes dropped the winner's bracket game on Thursday night, falling 6-1 to Ball State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba and Hodrick Advance at NCAA East First Round

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Baidy Ba and Asa Hodrick posted qualifying times on Wednesday, as Kent State began competition at the NCAA East First Round at the University of North Florida's Jax Track at Hodges Stadium. Read more at Kent State…

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Jackson's Blast Sends Flashes to Winner's Bracket

KENT-Kyle Jackson hit a two-out three-run homer, capping a four-run eighth and giving the Golden Flashes a 6-4 comeback win over the Western Michigan Broncos in the opening game of the 2023 Mid-American Conference tournament. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Begins NCAA Track and Field East First Round Action on Wednesday

The Kent State track and field program begins competition at the 2023 NCAA East First Round on Wednesday evening. The four-day meet will take place May 24-27 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Set to Host MAC Tournament for First Time Since 2006

KENT-For the first time since 2006, the Golden Flashes will host the Mid-American Conference tournament at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Seven Flashes Earned Academic All-District Recognition

Seven Kent State student-athletes from four different teams have been recognized by College Sports Communicators, earning Academic All-District honors. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Whitman And Duncan Headline All-MAC Awards

KENT- Joe Whitman was named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Year and Head Coach Jeff Duncan took home Coach of the Year honors, highlighting the conference baseball awards. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi's Stellar Season Comes to a Close at NCAA Championship

Scottsdale, ARI… After the third round of this year's NCAA Championships, freshman Leon Takagi closed out her individual run in a tie for 47th, at just three strokes over par. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi Under Par at NCAA Championship

Scottsdale, ARI… With two rounds of this year's NCAA Championship in the books, Flashes freshman Leon Takagi is still a stroke under par, and will enter Sunday's round in a tie for 32nd. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Sweep Cardinals for 40th Win of Season

MUNCIE- Kent State secured its first 40-win regular season since 2016 with a 11-5 victory over Ball State, sweeping the final regular season series of the season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Leon Takagi Inside Top 25 at NCAA Championship

Scottsdale, ARI… After the opening round of this year's NCAA Women's Golf Championship, only 35 members of the 156-player field sit below par, including Kent State's very own Leon Takagi. Read more at Kent State University…

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Bats Stay Hot - Flashes Fly By Cardinals

MUNCIE, IN-The Golden Flashes picked up right where they left off on Thursday, hammering out six more home runs in a 14-3 victory over the host Ball State Cardinals on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sweet 16! Flashes Clinch 16th MAC Regular Season Title

MUNCIE, IN-The Golden Flashes clinched the 16th regular-season title in program history with an emphatic 29-11 victory at Ball State on Thursday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Re-Set Academic Records in Spring Semester

KENT- The Golden Flashes continue to re-write the record books for academic success, posting the highest department semester and cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in recorded history. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Send Nine Student-Athletes to NCAA Track and Field East First Round Competition

INDIANAPOLIS – The Kent State University track and field program has nine student-athletes who have earned spots to compete at the 2023 NCAA East First Round, the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country…

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Softball Boasts Five CSC Academic All-District® Members

KENT, Ohio – Five members of the Kent State softball team were named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Team, the College Sports Communicators announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Regular Season at Ball State

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up the regular season with a trip out to Ball State to take on the second-place Cardinals in a Thursday-Saturday three-game series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi Headed to NCAA Championships

Scottsdale, ARI… After a phenomenal finish to her freshman campaign, Leon Takagi of the Kent State women's golf team will be headed to the valley to compete as an individual at this year's NCAA Championship. Read more at Kent State…

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Kartsonas Cruises as Flashes Take Series against Eastern

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Jack Kartsonas shined on the mound for Kent State as the Golden Flashes pulled out a 1-0 win to take the series against Eastern Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hodrick Sprints to MVP Honors at MAC Outdoor T&F Championships

AKRON, Ohio – Kent State's Asa Hodrick claimed three golds and scored 24.5 points to earn the Most Valuable Performer award at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Read more at Kent State…

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Spears’ PR Leads Kent State Women on Final Day at MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

AKRON, Ohio – Kent State finished seventh at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, as competition concluded on Saturday at the Lee R. Jackson Track and Field Complex. The Golden Flashes totaled 67…

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Flashes Fly Past Eastern Michigan to Even Series

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Kent State leveled the series with Eastern Michigan thanks to a stellar outing from Joe Whitman and some late-inning heroics from Collin Mathews, winning 4-1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shields Repeats as MAC Decathlon Champion

AKRON, Ohio – Alexander Shields stood atop the decathlon podium for the second year in a row and clocked a wind-legal personal-best 110-meter hurdles time during prelims on Friday as Kent State continued action at the 2023 Mid-American…

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Kent State Women in Contention Heading into Championship Saturday at MAC Outdoor Track & Field Meet

AKRON, Ohio – Kent State totaled 29 points on Friday during the second day of competition at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships to move into second place. Read more at Kent State University…

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Eagles Pull Away from Flashes Late

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Kent State came up short in a back-and-forth battle against Eastern Michigan in the series opener on Friday, falling 9-6. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Benco and Shields Lead Flashes Thursday at MAC Outdoor T&F Championships

AKRON, Ohio – Scott Benco placed second in the javelin throw and Alexander Shields is halfway to repeating as decathlon champion as Kent State opened action at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships…

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Lotarski Earns All-MAC Honors to Open MAC Women’s Outdoor T&F Championships

AKRON, Ohio – Angelina Lotarski placed second in the pole vault to lead the way for Kent State on Thursday as the 2023 Mid-American Conference Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships started at the Lee R. Jackson Track and Field…

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Flashes Road Swing Continues at EMU

KENT- The Golden Flashes continue their regular-season ending road trip this weekend with a trek up to Ypsilanti to take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a three-game set. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi Qualifies for NCAA Championships as Flashes Take Tenth

Athens, GA… When the NCAA Women's Golf Championships begin this year, the Kent State women's golf team will be represented, as reigning MAC Freshman of the Year Leon Takagi secured the one and only individual ticket up for grabs at…

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Men’s Track and Field Seeks Repeat at MAC Outdoor Championships

The Kent State men's track and field program sets out to make history this weekend at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will be held from Thursday, May 11 through Saturday, May 13 at the Lee R.…

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Kent State Women Ready for MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The Kent State women's track and field team seeks gold this weekend at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which will be held from Thursday, May 11 through Saturday, May 13 at the Lee R. Jackson Track &…

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Whitmore Earns Second Team Selection, Despines on All-Freshman Team as MAC Announces Postseason Softball Awards

CLEVELAND — Kent State redshirt senior Alexandria Whitmore and freshman Bri Despines were among the student-athletes recognized on Wednesday as the the Mid-American Conference announced its 2023 postseason softball awards. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Top Zips for Fourth Time at Canal Park

AKRON, Ohio – For the fourth time this season, Kent State baseball beat the Akron Zips, this time on a picture-perfect night at Canal Park in Akron. Josh Johnson tallied three hits and swiped three bases and Kyle Jackson brought home three on…

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Pair of Flashes Inside Top 15 at Athens Regional

Athens, GA… With two rounds of this year's Athens Invitational in the rearview, the Kent State women's golf team will head into Wednesday's finale in tenth place, with two individuals in the top 15. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State and Head Coach Eric Oakley Agree to Part Ways

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State Athletic Department and head softball coach Eric Oakley have mutually agreed to part ways. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Programs Shine in Latest APR Report

KENT- Eleven Kent State athletic programs posted a perfect single-season Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 1000 and five programs had a perfect multi-year score in the annual APR report released by the NCAA. Read more at Kent State University…

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Takagi In Top Five at Athens Regional

Athens, GA… The opening day of this year's Athens regional is officially in the books, and the Kent State women's golf team, led by MAC Freshman of the Year Leon Takagi, will enter Tuesday's middle round in a tie for eighth. …

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Flashes and Zips to Face-Off on Tuesday at Canal Park

KENT-The Golden Flashes will head to Canal Park, home of the Akron Rubber Ducks on Tuesday for a non-conference Wagon Wheel rivalry game with the Akron Zips. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Once Again Amongst Service Hour Leaders

KENT- Two Kent State programs led their sport in service hours and the Golden Flashes placed 12th overall in the Helper Helper National Service Hour rankings. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Seniors Sent Off With Run-Rule Win

KENT- The Flashes sent off its 11-man senior class with a walk-off, run-rule 11-1 victory over Western Michigan to complete a three-game sweep of the Broncos. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Compete at WVU Last Chance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Kent State track and field program totaled three event victories during competition at the WVU Last Chance on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Sends Senior Class Out with Win

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State softball team outslugged Miami for a 10-8 victory in the final game of the season as part of a doubleheader Saturday at Devine Diamond. The visiting RedHawks plated three in the top of the seventh inning of the…

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Flashes Race Past Broncos, 12-5

KENT- The Golden Flashes jumped out to a big lead early and cruised to a 12-5 win over Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon in front of another sold out Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ready to Tee it Up at Athens Regional

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes head to Athens, Georgia for the 2023 NCAA Women's Golf Regionals, held at the University of Georgia Golf Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Blank Broncos to Start Senior Weekend

KENT- The Flashes used a four-run first and seven shutout innings from Ben Cruikshank in a 5-0 victory over Western Michigan at a sold-out Schoonover Stadium on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Drops Series Opener to First-Place RedHawks

KENT, Ohio – Visiting Miami scored six of its runs on four homers to win the opening game of the final Mid-American Conference regular season series over Kent State, 9-4, at Devine Diamond on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State…

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Men's Golf Trio Earns All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND – Three members of the Kent State men's golf team earned a spot on the All-Mid-American Conference teams, the league office announced Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Heads to WVU Last Chance

The Kent State track and field teams will head to Morgantown for the West Virginia Last Chance meet on Saturday, May 6, before gearing up for the 2023 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships next week. Read more at Kent State University…

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Sklar and Wolford Set MAC Record as Historic Lacrosse Season Ends

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The Kent State lacrosse team's historic season ended with a loss to Central Michigan, 18-7, in a Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal contest on Thursday. Kenzie Sklar and Jackie Wolford finished the campaign with…

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Kent State Softball Readies for Senior Weekend

The Kent State softball team will recognize its senior student-athletes during this weekend's Mid-American Conference series against Miami as the 2023 season comes to an end at Devine Diamond. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome in Broncos for Senior Weekend

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up the regular season home slate this weekend, welcoming in the Western Michigan Broncos for a key three-game conference series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tripped Up by Wolverines

ANN ARBOR-The Golden Flashes found themselves on the wrong end back-and-forth 7-5 ballgame on Wednesday night, dropping a mid-week contest against the Michigan Wolverines. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Sweeps MAC Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State student-athletes earned both Mid-American Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week for performances at the Clark Wood Invitational, the league office announced on Wednesday. Sophomore Alexandre Malanda was named…

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Kent State Trio Earns MAC Lacrosse Specialty Awards

CLEVELAND - The Kent State lacrosse team had six student-athletes awarded with conference honors, as announced by the Mid-American Conference this morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Porter Represents Golden Flashes at NCAA Inclusion Forum

KENT- Franklin Porter, Jr, the Kent State Athletics Diversity Outreach and Professional Impact Director, represented the Golden Flashes at the NCAA Inclusion Forum held in Indianapolis. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Comeback Falls Just Short at MAC Championships

Athens, ALA… After trailing the leader by as many as ten strokes after two rounds of this year's MAC Championships, the Kent State men's golf team made a furious comeback bid, cutting that lead down to as little as two before…

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Irelan Named MAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

CLEVELAND — Kent State freshman Macy Irelan has been named Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Battles in MAC Tournament

The Kent State lacrosse team (10-7, 7-1 MAC) looks to add to its trophy case this week at the 2023 Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals. The Golden Flashes will compete against Central Michigan in the semifinals on Thursday, May 4 at 4 p.m.…

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Wolford awarded third consecutive MAC Player of the Week honor

CLEVELAND - Kent State received their fourth weekly Mid-American Conference lacrosse award this week, the league office announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head North for Wednesday Match-Up with Wolverines

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up the true non-conference portion of the schedule with a trip up to Ann Arbor to face the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes in Search of Late Surge on Final Day of MAC Championships

Athens, ALA… Only Tuesday's finale remains at this year's Mid-American Conference Championship and the Kent State men's golf team will have a lot of work to do as they look to close a ten-stroke gap between themselves in a tie…

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Three Golden Flashes Land Post NFLDraft Deals

KENT-The Golden Flashes saw a trio of former players sign un-drafted free agent (UDFA) deals this weekend following the NFL Draft in Kansas City. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Scott Earns Third MAC Pitcher of the Week Honor

KENT-Kent State closer Mitchell Scott has earned his third Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week honor for his efforts during Kent State's 4-0 week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Oakley Wins 200th Game at Kent State as Softball Completes Sweep of BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Head coach Eric Oakley earned his 200th win at Kent State on Sunday as the softball team completed a Mid-American Conference series sweep with a 9-0 win over host Bowling Green. Oakley, who is in his eighth season leading…

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Kent State Sits Three Strokes Back at MAC Championship

Athens, ALA… With the opening round of this year's Mid-American Conference Championship in the books, the Kent State men's golf team will have work to do as they sit three strokes back of the lead in a tie for fourth. Read more at…

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Flashes Complete the Sweep of the Bobcats

KENT-Kent State used a six-run first inning to propel the Golden Flashes to a three-game sweep of the Ohio Bobcats with a 7-5 victory on Sunday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Posts Four Wins Saturday at Clark Wood Invitational

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kent State track and field program posted four event victories during competition at the Clark Wood Invitational on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Takes Doubleheader from Falcons

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Kent State softball team defeated host Bowling Green in Saturday doubleheader action by scores of 11-1 and 12-8 to secure its third consecutive Mid-American Conference series victory. Read more at Kent State…

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Gold Team Edges Out Flash Bowl Victory, 13-12

KENT- The Gold Team stopped a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to secure a 13-12 victory over the Blue Team in the first #KentGRIT Flash Bowl Spring Game inside Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tame Bobcats 13-4

KENT- Kent State used an eight-run third and piled on 17 hits in a 13-4 victory over the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse victory secures Regular Season MAC Co-Champions

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team claimed a share of the Mid-American Conference regular season title for the first time in program history with an 18-16 win over Youngstown State this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Add Former JUCO Product Tyem Freeman

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball program announced the signing of Tyem Freeman to the 2023 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Athens in Search of 29th MAC Title

Athens, ALA… The Kent State men's golf team will look to continue their storied run of conference dominance when they make the trek to a brand new venue for this year's Mid-American Conference Championship. Read more at Kent State…

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Pair of Personal-Best Performances Highlight Friday’s Action at Clark Wood Invitational

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Briana Wright and Nina Zraik recorded new personal-bests to highlight eight top-five finishes by Kent State track and field student-athletes during competition at the Clark Wood Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent…

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Cruikshank, Johnson lead Flashes to Series Opening Win

KENT- Ben Cruikshank tossed seven shutout innings and the Flashes took the opener of a pivotal conference series, 6-1 over the Ohio Bobcats at a soggy Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Travels to Bowling Green for Final Road Series

Kent State will play its final road series of the season when it visits Bowling Green for three games this weekend. The series begins with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 29. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. The teams will then play a single…

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Kent State Sweeps Season Awards, Four Flashes named All-MAC

Cleveland, OHIO… On Friday, the Mid-American Conference released their picks for women's golf postseason awards, and after collecting a 24th consecutive MAC title, the Flashes swept the big three, with four members of their team…

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Flashes Track & Field Heads to Louisville

The Kent State track and field teams will return to action at the University of Louisville's Clark Wood Invitational on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Bobcats in Key Conference Series

KENT- The Golden Flashes continue their home stand this weekend as Ohio University comes to town for a pivotal three game set. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Fly the Flag! Flashes Double Up Buckeyes, 10-5

KENT- Kent State used a six-run second to jump out on the Ohio State Buckeyes in a 10-5 victory on Wednesday night in front of a sold out Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse win streak continues with victory over Detroit Mercy

DETROIT – The Kent State lacrosse team defeated Detroit Mercy, 16-15, on Wednesday for its third consecutive victory. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Robeson’s Walk-off Home Run Secures Series Victory

KENT, Ohio – Sophomore Delaney Robeson launched her second home run of the day, and eighth of the season, to lead off the top of eighth inning to give Kent State a 4-3 victory over Buffalo in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at…

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Flashes Earn Seven Seed in Athens Regional

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes women's golf team will be the seventh seed in the Athens, Georgia Regional May 8-10 at the University of Georgia Golf Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Irelan Fans 14 in Kent State Victory

KENT, Ohio – Freshman Macy Irelan recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts as the Kent State softball team defeated Buffalo, 4-2, in the opening game of a Mid-American Conference series sweep at Devine Diamond on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State…

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Lacrosse Wraps Up Regular Season Contents this week

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (8-7, 5-1 MAC) will travel to take on Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. and return home for a matchup against Youngstown State on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State…

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Wolford awarded back-to-back MAC Player of the Week honors

CLEVELAND – Kent State receives their third weekly Mid-American Conference lacrosse award this week, the league office announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Herb Page Named to 2023 MAC Hall of Fame Class

CLEVELAND- The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has announced that long-time head golf coach Herb Page ('74) will be inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes and Buckeyes Postponed Until Wednesday

KENT- Tuesday night's (4/25) baseball game vs Ohio State has been postponed due to forecasted rain at first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Hosts Buffalo for Midweek Series

Kent State returns to Devine Diamond for a midweek Mid-American Conference softball series against Buffalo. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome in Buckeyes for Mid-Week Tilt

KENT-The Golden Flashes open a big four-game home stand on Tuesday night, welcoming in the Ohio State Buckeyes to Schoonover Stadium for a 6 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Devine Dinner Displays Continued Growth of Academic Success

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State athletic department's top honors were handed out on Sunday at the annual Judith K. Devine Athletic Academic Honors Dinner. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Flashes Named Scholar All-Americans, Squad Named to Scholar Top-30

MANHEIM, Penn. – Four Kent State wrestlers earned a spot on the Scholar All-America Team while the squad as a whole earned a top-10 ranking in the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar Top-30. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Takes Second at Robert Kepler, Ties Best Finish of Regular Season

Columbus, OH… The Kent State men's golf team posted the best result of their spring season, and equaled the best result of their regular season with a runner-up finish at this year's Robert Kepler Invitational. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Maintains Perfection, Captures 24th MAC Title

Kalamazoo, MICH… The Kent State women's golf team hoisted the MAC Championship trophy for an unprecedented 24th time on Sunday, ensuring that the Flashes remain as the only program in the 25-year history of the conference tournament to…

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Mathews' Blast Secures Sunday Comeback Win

OXFORD-Collin Mathews hit a go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth and the Flashes took the finale of the three-game set at Miami 9-8 on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men’s 4x400m Relay Team Leads Flashes in Saturday Track & Field Action

The men's 4x400-meter relay team of Korie Davis II, Asa Hodrick, Jonathan Solomon and Quintin Cooks ran the second fastest time in Kent State track and field history at the Michael Johnson Invitational on Saturday. The Golden Flashes also had…

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Kent State Falls in Series Finale at WMU

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State softball team was unable to complete its first Mid-American Conference softball series sweep on Saturday afternoon, falling 13-5 to Western Michigan in five innings. Read more at Kent State University…

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Miami Takes Both Ends of Saturday Double Header

OXFORD-The Miami Redhawks took both ends of a Saturday double header, winning game one 12-3 and 5-4 in 10 innings in the night cap. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Pulling Away at MAC Championships

Kalamazoo, MICH… With another day in Western Michigan complete, the Kent State women's golf team has taken another step toward securing a 24th-straight MAC title, extending their lead to 16 strokes over the next closest team in Northern…

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Lacrosse Beats Chippewas to Move into MAC Lead

KENT, Ohio - Kent State moved into a tie for first place in the Mid-American Conference women's lacrosse standings with a 17-15 win over co-leader Central Michigan on Saturday at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Baidy Ba Breaks Men’s 1500m Record at Virginia Challenge

Sophomore Baidy Ba bested the men's 1,500-meter run record that had stood for 55 years as three members of the Kent State track and field team posted all-time top-10 times at the Virginia Challenge on Friday. The Golden Flashes also had…

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Flashes Lead the Pack After Opening Round of Robert Kepler

Columbus, OH… Before impending weather conditions postponed the second round of this year's Robert Kepler Invitational, the Kent State men's golf team found themselves at the front of the field, carding a score of 280 as a team to…

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Flashes Beat Broncos in Friday Doubleheader

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Timely home runs helped Kent State defeat host Western Michigan in both games of a Mid-American Conference softball doubleheader on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes in Command After Opening Day at MAC Championships

Kalamazoo, MICH… The title defense for the Kent State women's golf team got off to an excellent start on Friday, as the Flashes wasted no time getting a leg up on their competition, and will enter the middle round on Saturday with a…

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Ten Gymnasts Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND – Ten student-athletes from the Kent State gymnastics team have been named to the 2023 Academic All-Mid-American Conference team, the league announced Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set Out in Search of 24th Straight MAC Title in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MICH… The Kent State women's golf team will look to preserve their absurd streak of perfection this weekend as the Flashes look to hoist the MAC Championship trophy for a 24th straight season. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Head to Oxford for Weekend Series with Miami

OXFORD- The Golden Flashes will head to western Ohio to face Miami (OH) in a key three-game weekend conference series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Add 2023 MAC Freshman Player of the Year Reggie Bass

KENT, OH– The Kent State men's basketball program announced the signing of Reggie Bass to the 2023 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Visit Broncos for MAC Softball Series

Kent State looks to begin a run at a spot in next month's Mid-American Conference Softball Tournament this weekend when it plays three games at Western Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Travels to Columbus for Regular Season Finale

Columbus, OH… The Kent State men's golf team will make the short trek to Buckeye country this weekend to wrap up their regular season at this year's Robert Kepler Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Complete Sweep of Zips with Dominant Performance

AKRON, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team earned its record seventh win with a dominant on 19-6 victory at Akron on Wednesday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Out Slug Dragons in 15-12 Victory

KENT- The Flashes rapped out 18 hits and held off a furious Tiffin rally in a 15-12 victory at Schoonover Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shields Named MAC Field Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State junior Alexander Shields has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Sweeps MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND — Kent State student-athletes Aidan Longwell and Jackie Wolford have been selected as Mid-American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week recipients for competition from April 11-17. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Gala Held Tuesday Night

KENT, Ohio – Kent State Athletics held its annual Golden Flashes Gala on Tuesday night in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The event honors Kent State's top student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2022-23…

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Flashes Prepare for Conference Contests this week

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (6-7, 3-1 MAC) will travel to Akron to take on the Zips on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. and then return home for a matchup against Central Michigan on Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent…

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Van Eekeren Joins Kent State Volleyball Staff

KENT, Ohio – Jackson Van Eekeren has been hired as an assistant coach for the Kent State volleyball program, head coach Haley Eckerman announced. Van Eekeren brings championship experience and a volleyball pedigree with him to the Golden…

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Lacrosse Sweeps MAC Player of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – The Golden Flashes have swept the weekly Mid-American Conference lacrosse awards for the second time in program history and this season, the league office announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Home Stand Hosting Tiffin on Wednesday Afternoon

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up a five-game home stand on Wednesday at 3 p.m. as they face the Tiffin Dragons for the first time in program history. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Longwell and Scott Sweep MAC Awards

KENT- Adian Longwell and Mitchell Scott swept the Mid-American Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week awards for their efforts and helping the Flashes go 4-0 last week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Close Out Spring Finale in Eighth

Columbus, OH... The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up the spring portion of their regular season this weekend in an eighth place finish at this year's Big 10 heavy Lady Buckeye Invitational. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Rally To Complete Sweep of Zips

KENT- Collin Mathews ripped a go-ahead single to left in the eighth and the Flashes completed a sweep of Akron with a 9-6 victory on Sunday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hodrick’s 100m PR Leads KSU Track & Field in Saturday Competition

The Kent State track and field team had student-athletes in action at Ohio University's Cherry Blossom Invitational and Azusa Pacific's Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Weather Storm, Shutout Zips

KENT- Kent State withstood a pair of weather delays and got five shutout innings from Joe Whitman in a 3-0 shutout of the Akron Zips on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lippe Hits 20th Career Homer, Storm Shortens Softball Series at Devine Diamond

KENT, Ohio – Junior Emily Lippe launched her 20th home run in a Kent State uniform, but visiting Toledo rallied for a 7-5 victory in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader at Devine Diamond on Saturday. Due to a pair of lightning delays…

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Kent State in the Hunt Through Two at Lady Buckeye Invite

Columbus, OH... With the first two rounds of this year's Lady Buckeye Invitational in the books, the Kent State women's golf team will be in search of a strong finish on Sunday, as they closed out the second of three rounds in a tie for…

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Flashes Take Third at Boilermaker Invite

West Lafayette, IND… The Kent State men's golf team posted the best result of their spring season on Saturday, closing out the Boilermaker Invitational third place amidst a strong 13-team field. Read more at Kent State University…

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Lacrosse falls to Robert Morris

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (6-7, 3-1 MAC) lost 13-12 against Robert Morris this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Erupt for 23 Runs in Wagon Wheel Series Opening Win

KENT- The Golden Flashes erupted for 23 runs in front of a sold-out Schoonover Stadium, taking the opener of the Wagon Wheel series, 23-3 on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shields Sets Decathlon Facility Record at Gibson Invitational

The Kent State track and field team had multis athletes in action at Indiana State's Gibson Invitational and mid-distance runners at Azusa Pacific's Bryan Clay Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes In the Hunt After First Round of Boilermaker Invitational

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Ben MacLean sits in sole position of second place on the individual leaderboard and the Kent State men's golf team is in the hunt in striking distance after the first round of the Boilermaker Invitational. Read…

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Kent State Falls to Toledo in First Game at Devine Diamond

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State softball team lost the first game of the season played on the new field turf at Devine Diamond, 6-4, to Toledo on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Lady Buckeye Invitational for Spring Finale

Columbus, OH... After three weeks off, the Kent State women's golf team will make the short trek to the campus of Ohio State for the final tournament of their spring season at this year's Lady Buckeye Invitational. Read more at Kent State…

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Men's Golf Back to Work at Boilermaker Invitational

West Lafayette, IND... After two weeks to rest up, the Kent State men's golf team will be back in action this Friday, when they travel to Indiana for this year's Boilermaker Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome Zips for Wagon Wheel Weekend Series

KENT-The Wagon Wheel rivalry resumes this weekend as the Golden Flashes host the rival Akron Zips for a three-game weekend series at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State University Athletics Names Van Wagner as Exclusive Multimedia Rights Partner and Sales Agent

KENT-Kent State University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics today announced a new multiyear agreement with Van Wagner, a full-service sports advertising and entertainment agency. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Splits Doubleheader at First-Place Ohio

ATHENS, Ohio – The Kent State softball team split a doubleheader with Mid-American Conference leader Ohio on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hodrick Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State graduate student Asa Hodrick has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Record-Setting Performances Lead Flashes Lacrosse Against Eagles

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Kenzie Sklar and Jackie Wolford combined for 13 goals to lead the Kent State lacrosse team to a 19-9 victory over Eastern Michigan in the first meeting between the programs on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State…

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Carry Set to Compete at Portsmouth Invitational

Portsmouth, VA - Kent State's Sincere Carry will take part in the Portsmouth Invitational (PIT), Apr. 12-15 in Portsmouth, Va. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Two Kent State Athletics Staffers Receive President’s Award of Distinction

KENT, Ohio – Jessie Ely, Athletics Chief of Staff, and Katie Schilling, Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development and Alumni Engagement, were among 10 Kent State University staff members who were selected as recipient of the…

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Devine Diamond to Open Friday as Kent State Softball Hosts Toledo

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State softball team will play its first games at the renovated Devine Diamond this weekend, as Toledo visits for a three-game Mid-American Conference series. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Fly the Flag! Flashes Knock Off Pitt 5-2

KENT-Mike McNamara had a four-hit day including a two-run homer and Kyle Jackson added a two-run shot as well as the Golden Flashes flew the flag with a 5-2 victory over the Pitt Panthers on Tuesday night at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent…

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Softball Drops Series Opener at Ohio

ATHENS, Ohio – Kent State was unable to maintain a two-run lead and lost, 3-2, in a Mid-American Conference softball game at Ohio on Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes continue MAC contests this week

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team (5-6, 2-0 MAC) travels to Ypsilanti to take on Eastern Michigan on Wednesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. and returns home to Dix Stadium on Saturday, April 15 to host against Robert Morris at 1 p.m. Read more at…

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Flashes Open Four-Game Home Stand with Pitt on Tuesday Night

KENT- The Golden Flashes start a four-game home stand on Tuesday night, welcoming in the Pitt Panthers for a 6 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Travel to Ohio for Mid-Week Series

The Kent State softball team continues Mid-American Conference play with a three-game series at Ohio. A single game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday with a doubleheader slated to start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Scott Earns MAC Co-Pitcher of the Week Honors

KENT- Golden Flashes' closer Mitchell Scott was named the Mid-American Conference co-pitcher of the week for his efforts in the weekend sweep of Bowling Green. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Welcome Eight Incoming Freshman for 2023 Season

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State soccer team will welcome eight incoming freshmen for the upcoming 2023 season as the Golden Flashes look to return to the top of the Mid-American Conference standings. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Duncan Earns 300th Win at Kent State as Flashes Earn Sweep

BOWLING GREEN-Kyle Jackson had three hits and a fine play on the final out of the game to secure a 4-2 victory over Bowling Green on Sunday, completing the sweep and earning head coach Jeff Duncan his 300th win at Kent State. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Claims 11 Events at Northeast Ohio Open

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State track and field team totaled 11 wins during competition at the Northeast Ohio Open on April 7-8. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Softball Doubleheader to NIU

BEREA, Ohio – The Kent State softball team lost both games of a Mid-American Conference doubleheader with Northern Illinois on Saturday, 5-2 and 2-1, at BW Softball Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Complete Team Effort in 10-1 Saturday Win

BOWLING GREEN-Kent State cracked four homers, two in a four-run first inning in a 10-1 runaway victory over the host Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Beat Huskies in Series Opener, 9-4

BEREA, Ohio – Kent State scored the final six runs to earn a Mid-American Conference softball victory over Northern Illinois, 9-4, at BW Softball Field on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cruikshank, Scott Lead the Way in 1-0 Win

BOWLING GREEN-Ben Cruikshank and Mitchell Scott combined for a six-hit shutout and an Aidan Longwell fourth inning single was all that was needed in a 1-0 win on Friday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track & Field Back in Action at Northeast Ohio Open

Kent State will compete in the state of Ohio for the second of four straight weekends as the outdoor track and field season continues at the Northeast Ohio Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Returns to MAC Play Against NIU

Kent State will play a three-game Mid-American Conference softball series this weekend against Northern Illinois at BW Softball Field in Berea. A single game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday with a doubleheader slated to start at 1 p.m. on…

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Flashes Wrap Road Trip at Bowling Green

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up a four-game road trip this weekend, heading out to Bowling Green for a three-game conference slate with the Falcons. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jon Mills Signs Extension Through 26-27 Season

KENT- Kent State Men's Golf Coach Jon Mills ('02) has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season as announced by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Defeats Robert Morris

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The Kent State lacrosse team won 13-10 against Robert Morris this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Host Open Practice on Saturday Afternoon

KENT-Kent State football fans will get their first chance to check out spring ball with the first open practice of the #KentGRIT era scheduled for this Saturday at 1 p.m. inside Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Rob Senderoff Inks Contract Extension Through 28-29 Season

KENT- Kent State Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a contract extension for head men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff through the 2028-29 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Edged by Buckeyes on Tuesday Night

COLUMBUS- Kent State was edged 7-6 in a back-and-forth mid-week affair at Ohio State on Tuesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Relocates NIU Series to Baldwin Wallace

KENT, Ohio — As renovations continue on Devine Diamond, the Kent State softball team will play its home series against Northern Illinois on April 7 and 8 at the BW Softball Field in Berea. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes take on the Colonials

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team will travel to Western Pa. to face off against Robert Morris on Wednesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Columbus to Clash with Buckeyes

KENT- The Golden Flashes (18-9) embark on a four-game in-state road trip this week, starting in Columbus to face the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-13) on Tuesday night at 6pm. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Walk-Off Toledo to Sweep Sunday DH

KENT- Kent State swept a Sunday doubleheader from Toledo and won the pivotal three-game series with a 6-3 win in game one and a comeback, walk-off 7-6 win in game two. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Drops Pair Sunday at RMU

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The Kent State softball team lost a pair of games at Robert Morris on Sunday by scores of 4-1 and 5-3. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Six Flashes Victorious at Oliver Nikoloff Invitational

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Kent State track and field team had six student-athletes win events during competition at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational on March 31 and April 1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Visits RMU Sunday for Doubleheader

The Kent State softball team will play its final non-conference games of the season on Sunday when it travels to Robert Morris for a doubleheader. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes take victory over the School Down the Road

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team won 6-5 against Akron this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Toledo Edges Flashes in Series Opener

KENT- The Golden Flashes erased a five-run deficit on Friday but a late Toledo run proved to be the difference in a 7-6 setback on Friday night at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Takes on The School Down The Road

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Lacrosse team goes up against Akron this Saturday, 1 p.m. at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track & Field Heads to Cincinnati

The Kent State track and field program continues the outdoor season, traveling to Cincinnati for the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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DeCavitch, Franz, Guns Wrap Up Season at Norman Regional

NORMAN, Okla. – Seniors Rachel DeCavitch and Karlie Franz and sophomore Alyssa Guns represented Kent State and finished their 2023 season at the Norman Regional in Oklahoma on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Rockets for Big Weekend Conference Series

KENT- The Golden Flashes return to the friendly confines of Schoonover Stadium for a key three-game conference series with the Toledo Rockets. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Flashes Gymnasts Travel to Norman for Regionals

KENT, Ohio – Rachel DeCavitch, Karlie Franz and Alyssa Guns are set to compete at the Norman Regional, hosted by Oklahoma, on Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. The meet will be streamed on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Indiana Edges Flashes in Road Trip Finale

BLOOMINGTON, IN-The Golden Flashes dropped a nail biter on Tuesday night, falling 4-3 to the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night at Kaufman Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Closes Out Hootie at Bulls Bay in 13th

Awendaw, SC... The Kent State men's golf team battled on the final day of this year's Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate, gaining one spot during Tuesday's finale but ultimately finishing in 13th. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kristen Belden Officially Signs with Kent State Women's Golf

Kent OHIO... On Monday it was announced that Kristen Belden of Canton Central Catholic High School would officially be signing with the Kent State women's golf program for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Drop Twin Bill to Chippewas

MT Pleasant, MI- The Golden Flashes dropped both ends of a double header on Tuesday at Central Michigan, falling in the first game 3-0 and 10-2 in the nightcap. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Nine Wrestlers Earn Academic All-MAC Honors

KENT- The Golden Flashes placed nine wrestlers on the Academic-All Conference list, as announced by the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Two Flashes inside Top 40 in Awendaw

Awendaw, SC... The second round of this year's Hootie at Bulls Bay is officially in the books and the Kent State men's golf team will have one final chance to climb the leaderboard on Tuesday after finishing round two in 14th. Read more…

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Flashes Visit CMU for Mid-Week MAC Series

Kent State softball hits the road again this week, traveling to Mt. Pleasant for a midweek series against Mid-American Conference foe Central Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Road Trip at Indiana

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up a five-game road swing on Tuesday night for a non-conference tilt with the Indiana Hoosiers and a 6 p.m. first pitch from Bart Kaufman Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jacobs Set to Participate in 2023 State Farm College Team Skills & 3X3U Championships

HOUSTON – Malique Jacobs, who recently completed his career playing for Kent State has been selected to participate in the State Farm College Team Skills and 3X3U Championships at the Bayou Music Center in downtown Houston at 6:30 p.m. CT on…

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Flashes in 14th After Opening Day in South Carolina

Awendaw, SC... The Kent State men's golf team got off to a bit of a slow start but will have plenty of opportunities to climb throughout the week, entering tomorrows round at the Hootie At Bulls Bay in 14th place. Read more at Kent State…

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Chippewas Edge Flashes in Series Finale

MT Pleasant, MI- Kent State dropped a heartbreaking pitcher's dual on Sunday afternoon, dropping a 2-1 ball game at Central Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Rallies in Seventh to Earn Wagon Wheel Series Win

AKRON, Ohio – A leadoff home run by senior Julia Mazanec tied it in the top of the seventh and freshman Bri Despines stole home for the winning run as Kent State defeated Akron, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon. The victory secured the series for Kent…

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Kneffler’s Pole Vault Victory Highlights Opening Outdoor Weekend at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C. – Kristian Kneffler opened the outdoor track and field season by winning the men's pole vault to lead the way as 12 Kent State student-athletes competed at the Raleigh Relays. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tied For Tenth Ahead of Clemson Invite Finale

Sunset, SC... With round two of the Clemson Invitational wrapped up the Kent State women's golf team will head into Sunday's finale in a tie for tenth, with four members of their lineup inside the top 50. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Returns to South Carolina for Hootie at Bulls Bay

Awendaw, SC... After posting the best result of their spring season at the General Hackler in South Carolina next week, the Kent State men's golf team will return to the Palmetto State for this year's Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate. …

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Flashes and Chippewas Split Friday Twin Bill

MT Pleasant, MI- Kent State and Central Michigan split their double header on Friday afternoon, the Flashes took game on 4-3 in 12 innings with the Chippewas taking the nightcap 11-4. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of Fifth Inning Blasts Lead Flashes to Wagon Wheel Doubleheader Split

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State softball team launched three home runs in the top of the fifth inning during the second game of a Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge doubleheader on Friday and held on for a 9-5 victory after falling 3-0 in the…

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Takagi Leads Flashes After Day One of Clemson Invitational

Sunset, SC... With the opening round of this year's Clemson Invitational in the books, the Kent State women's golf team will have some work to do moving forward, entering Saturday's middle round in 11th place with just three strokes…

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Flashes Back in Action at Clemson Invitational

Sunset, SC... As the spring season has progressed the Kent State women's golf team has been heating up, posting a new high watermark in each of their last two events, with a sixth-place finish at the Trinity Forest Invitational and a…

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Flashes Open Road MAC Play at CMU

Mt. Pleasant, MI- The Golden Flashes open up the road portion of the conference season this weekend with a three-game series at defending champion Central Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge Heads to Softball Diamond

Kent State will visit Lee R. Jackson Field this weekend for a Mid-American Conference series against rival Akron. The winner of the three-game series will earn one point in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge standings, which Kent State…

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Flashes Extend Kyle DeSandes-Moyer Through 2026 Season

KENT, Ohio - Kent State Field Hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer has signed a contract extension through the 2026 season. The decision was announced by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Athletics Participate in APPLE Training Institute

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Kent State athletic department was one of the universities selected to attend the APPLE Training Institute in Charlottesville, Va. from March 17-19. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Long Ball Snaps Flashes Win Streak at 13

PITTSBURGH-The Pitt Panthers used the long ball to snap the Golden Flashes' 13-game win streak in a 8-3 setback on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Distance Crew, Pole Vault Head to Raleigh Relays for Outdoor Track and Field Opener

The Kent State track and field program opens the outdoor season at the Raleigh Relays, which takes place at NC State's to Paul Derr Track from Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Places Two Administrators on Division-I Sport Committees

KENT, Ohio - A pair of Kent State Athletics' administrators have been appointed as members of the Division-I Women's Lacrosse and Division-I Women's Field Hockey committees as announced by the National Collegiate Athletic Association…

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Flashes Softball Suffers Walk-Off Loss to Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A two-run lead heading to the bottom of the seventh inning wasn't enough for Kent State, as Ohio State plated three in the frame for a 4-3 walk-off victory in its home opener at Buckeye Field on Tuesday. Read more at…

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Flashes Start Road Swing at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH-The Golden Flashes start a five-game road trip on Wednesday afternoon with a trip to the Steel City to take on the Pitt Panthers. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Longwell Earns Second MAC Player of the Week Honor

KENT- Kent State first baseman and pitcher Aidan Longwell earned his second Mid-American Conference Player of the Week, for his efforts in the Flashes' 4-0 week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fly By Griffins, Run Win Streak to 13

KENT- Eric Chalus tossed five and a third innings of one-run baseball and Aidan Longwell drove in four, helping lead the Flashes to a 11-2 victory over Canisius, running the team's win streak to 13. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Trio Selected to Compete at NCAA Regional in Oklahoma

KENT, Ohio – Three members of the Kent State gymnastics team have earned spots in the NCAA Regionals. Rachel DeCavitch, Karlie Franz and Alyssa Guns will represent the Golden Flashes at the Norman Regional in Norman, Okla. from Wednesday,…

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Hellstrom Returns to Kent State, Joins Soccer Coaching Staff

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team has announced the hiring of former Golden Flashes forward Jenna Hellstrom as assistant coach, head coach Rob Marinaro announced. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse falls to Lindenwood

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (3-6) lost 18-13 to Lindenwood (5-4) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Fourth at Florida State Match Up

Tallahassee, FLO... After closing out the Trinity Forest Invitational with a spring-best sixth place finish last week, the Kent State women's golf team further improved their high watermark with a fourth place finish at this year's Florida…

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Flashes Post Season-High Score at MAC Championships

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics posted a season-high score at the Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships in front of a home crowd in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hoogeboom Leads Flashes Through Two Rounds of Florida State Match Up

Tallahassee, FLO... The Kent State women's golf team remains in a strong position after Saturday's middle round at the Florida State Match Up, with the team all alone in fourth and three individuals in the top 15. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Conclude 2022-23 Season

Albany, NY – The 13th-seeded Kent State men's basketball team fell to fourth-seeded Indiana Hoosiers, 71-60, Friday in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region at the MVP Arena. Read more at Kent State University…

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Gymnastics Trio Earn All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND – Three members of the Kent State gymnastics team have earned yearly honors from the Mid-American Conference, the league office announced on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Whitmore’s Walk-Off Double Leads Flashes in MAC Softball Opener

BEREA, Ohio – Redshirt senior Alexandria Whitmore hit the game-winning double in the bottom of the seventh inning of the first game of the day, as Kent State opened Mid-American Conference softball play with a doubleheader split against Ball…

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Flashes Mystify Griffins, Run Win Streak to 12

KENT- The Golden Flashes continued its torrid offensive streak on Friday with a pair of run-rule victories over the Canisius Golden Griffins, winning game one 17-4 and game two 21-3, both in seven innings. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State in Fourth After Opening Round in Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FLO... The Kent State women's golf team will enter the middle round of this year's Florida State Match Up in fourth place after finishing Friday's round just six strokes over par. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State to Host MAC Gymnastics Championships Saturday

KENT, Ohio – Kent State will host the 2023 Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. for the first time since 2015. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ferris' Run Comes to an End at Nationals

TULSA- Jake Ferri saw his run at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships come to an end on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Meet the Hoosiers in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

Albany, NY - The 13-seeded Kent State University men's basketball team (28-6) makes its return to the NCAA Tournament with a first-round game against fourth-seed Indiana Friday at MVP Arena on TBS. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes fall to Presbyterian College

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team lost 11-10 to Presbyterian College this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Griffins for Final Weekend Non-Con Series

KENT- Kent State takes a 10-game win streak into a weekend series with the Canisius Golden Griffins. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Resumes Spring Season in Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FLO... After posting their best result of the spring in Dallas last week, the Kent State women's golf team will get back on the links at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club for this year's Florida State Match Up. Read more at Kent…

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Men's Basketball Attend NCAA Tournament Open Practice and Media Session

Albany, NY. - The Kent State University men's basketball team begin activities at the 2023 NCAA Tournament with a press conference and open practice in front of media and fans. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls to Syracuse in WNIT First Round

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Kent State women's basketball team's season came to an end on Wednesday with an 84-56 loss at Syracuse in a 2023 WNIT first round game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Quiet Storm, Run Win Streak to 10

KENT- The Golden Flashes ran their win streak to 10 straight and tossed their second shutout of the year in a 7-0 victory over the Lake Erie College Storm on Wednesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Announces Changes to MAC-Opening Series

KENT, Ohio — For the second weekend in a row, weather forecasts have forced changes to the Kent State softball team's schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse takes on Presbyterian College and Lindenwood this week

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team continues a five game homestand matchup against Presbyterian College on Thursday, March 16 at 2 p.m. and Lindenwood on Sunday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ferri, Flashes Ready for NCAA Championships

TULSA- Jake Ferri has earned the 23rd seed in the 125-pound bracket for the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Syracuse for Postseason WNIT Opener

Kent State looks to begin a run in the 2023 Postseason WNIT, which begins with a first round game at Syracuse on Wednesday, March 15. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside of the JMA Wireless Dome. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Post Top Four Finish at General Hackler

Myrtle Beach, SC... The Kent State men's golf team followed a strong start on Monday with an equally strong finish on Tuesday to close out this year's General Hackler Championship in a tie for fourth amidst the 14-team field. Read more at…

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Flashes Welcome in Lake Erie College Storm for Mid-Week Matchup

KENT- Kent State continues its homestand on Wednesday, welcoming in the Lake Erie College Storm for a mid-week matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Enters Final Day of General Hackler in Top Four

Myrtle Beach, SC... The Kent State men's golf team began this year's General Hackler Championship with a bang, rifling out of the gates to a top-four finish through the first two rounds on Monday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Begins 2023 WNIT at Syracuse

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Kent State will travel to Syracuse for a 2023 Postseason WNIT first round contest on Wednesday, March 15. Tip inside the JMA Wireless Dome is scheduled for 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Sweep MAC Baseball Awards

KENT- The Golden Flashes swept the Mid-American Conference weekly awards for the second time this season with Ben Cruikshank and Justin Miknis taking home the honors. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Selected as 13th Seed, Face Indiana in Albany

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State University men's basketball team has been selected as a 13th seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, facing the fourth seed Indiana at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York Friday, March 17. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Sign Daniel Heister for 2023-24 Season

Kent OHIO... On Friday it was officially announced that Daniel Heister of Mason High School had signed with the Kent State men's golf team to join the Flashes program for the 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Comes Up Just Short Against CMU on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team narrowly fell to Central Michigan in its Senior Day meet on Sunday afternoon in the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Storm Back to Sweep Huskies

KENT- Kent State erupted for a seven-run eighth and stormed back for a 16-10 victory of Northern Illinois, securing a series sweep of the Huskies. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Win 2023 MAC Tournament

CLEVELAND – The Kent State University men's basketball team (28-6) won the 2023 Mid-American Conference Championship, defeating the top-seeded Toledo Rockets (27-7). Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Rally for Eighth Straight Victory

KENT- Mike McNamara belted a three-run homer to left, part of a five-run eighth inning to lead the Flashes to a 12-7 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Golf Back in Action at General Hackler Championship

Myrtle Beach, SC... After almost a full month off, the Kent State men's golf team will get back to work on the links at this year's General Hackler Championship in South Carolina. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host CMU on Sunday for Senior Day Meet

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics returns to the M.A.C. Center for its final home meet of the regular season on Sunday. The Golden Flashes will host Central Michigan as part of their Senior Day meet. Read more at Kent State University…

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Shumate Earns Spot on MAC All-Tournament Team

CLEVELAND — Kent State senior Katie Shumate has been selected to the five-member 2023 Mid-American Conference All-Tournament Team, the conference office announced following Saturday's championship game. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Advance to MAC Tournament Championship

Cleveland, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team (27-6, 17-3 MAC) advances to the MAC Tournament Finals after defeating rival Akron 79-73. The Flashes will take on Toledo Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. inside the Rocket Mortgage…

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Flashes Run Win Streak to Seven with 12-1 Win

KENT- The Golden Flashes continued swinging hot bats and Ben Cruikshank threw another gem as the Flashes defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 12-1 on Friday, in the conference opener for both teams. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Run Ends in Semifinals

CLEVELAND — Kent State lost to top-seeded Toledo, 68-58, in a Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament semifinal contest at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes fall to Red Flash

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (3-4) lost 12-9 to Saint Francis (Pa.) (4-1) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Moves First Home Series to Baldwin Wallace

KENT, Ohio — As renovations continue on Devine Diamond, the Kent State softball team will play its first home series of the season against Ball State on March 17 and 18 at the BW Softball Field in Berea. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Advance to the SemiFinals of the MAC Tournament

Cleveland, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team (26-6, 16-3 MAC) advances to the semifinals after defeating Northern Illinois 76-57. The Flashes will take on the winner of tonight's contest between Akron and Buffalo. The…

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Flashes Drop Road Game at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Kent State had the potential tying run at the plate in both the fifth and sixth innings but was unable to record a timely hit during a 4-0 loss to host Michigan on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Huskies to Open Conference Play

KENT- The Golden Flashes welcome in the Northern Illinois Huskies for a three-game weekend series and the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Set for MAC Tournament Semifinals Against Toledo

Following an opening day of chalk, Kent State looks to post the first upset of the 2023 Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament when it battles back-to-back regular season champions and No. 1 seed Toledo in a semifinals contest on…

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Kent State Pro Day Set for March 15th

KENT- The Golden Flashes will have six players scheduled to go through a Pro Day workout on Wednesday, March 15th inside the Kent State Field House. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Home Opener Victory

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team won 15-5 in the home opener against Delaware State this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Early Three-Point Shooting Barrage Helps Flashes Advance to MAC Tournament Semis

CLEVELAND — Kent State made five shots from three-point range during the first nine minutes of action and held on to defeat Northern Illinois, 75-68, in a Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal contest at…

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Flashes Travel to Cleveland for MAC Tournament

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (25-6, 15-3 MAC) heads to Cleveland to take on No. 7 seed Northern Illinois (13-18, 9-9 MAC) in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Thursday afternoon at approximately…

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Softball Announces Changes to Weekend Schedule in Ann Arbor

The Kent State softball team will play a single game at the University of Michigan on Thursday, March 9. First pitch at Alumni Field is scheduled for 4 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jacobs, Sullinger, and Carry Earn Top MAC Honors

Cleveland, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team took home multiple Mid-American Conference awards, highlighted by Malique Jacobs being named Defensive Player of the Year, and Jalen Sullinger being named Sixth Man of the Year. Sincere…

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Flashes Post 6th Place Finish at Trinity Forest Invitational

Dallas, Tex... The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up this year's Trinity Forest Invitational in sixth place, finishing just one stroke over par in the team's best result of the spring season. Read more at Kent State University…

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Lacrosse returns to Dix Stadium for home opener week

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team opens its home schedule at Dix Stadium against Delaware State on Wednesday, March 8 at 4 p.m. and against Saint Francis (Pa.) on Friday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes and Huskies Run It Back in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals

Kent State will battle Northern Illinois for the second time in five days as the Mid-American Conference Tournament begins with quarterfinals action on Wednesday, March 8. Tip at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland will be approximately 30…

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Flashes Open the 2023 Home Season in Grand Fashion

KENT- The Golden Flashes put up a crooked number in each of the first four innings and scored the most runs in a game since 2012 in a 22-1 victory over Youngstown State in the 2023 home opener for the Flashes. Read more at Kent State University…

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Shumate, Thall and Hauser Earn MAC Women’s Basketball Postseason Honors

CLEVELAND — Kent State's Katie Shumate, Lindsey Thall and Corynne Hauser were among the student-athletes recognized, as the Mid-American Conference announced the All-MAC Teams and specialty award selections for the 2022-23 women's…

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Three Flashes in Top Ten at Trinity Forest Invitational

Dallas, Tex... The Kent State women's golf team played an exceptionally strong day on the links in the opening two rounds of this year's Trinity Forest Invitational, and have put themselves in an advantageous position ahead of…

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Flashes Open Up Schoonover Tuesday Against Youngstown State

KENT- The Golden Flashes welcome in the Youngstown State Penguins on Tuesday afternoon for the 2023 home opener and an updated 1 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cruikshank and Longwell Sweep MAC Weekly Awards

KENT- Kent State swept the Mid-American Conference weekly awards this week with Aidan Longwell earning Co-Player of the Week honors and Ben Cruikshank earning the Pitcher of the Week nod. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat Pitt in Sunday Softball Action

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Kent State defeated Pitt, 6-3, on Sunday at the Thundering Herd Round Robin and later fell to host Marshall for the second day in a row, 10-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Rally for Sweep of Skyhawks

MARTIN,TN- Mack Timbrook hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the tenth, capping a rally for the Golden Flashes that secured a series sweep of the UT-Martin Skyhawks and a 9-6 win on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women's Golf Back in Action at Trinity Forest Invitational

Dallas, Tex... After finishing the first two tournaments of their spring season in 10th and 11th, the Kent State women's golf team will be in search of a strong performance in the lone star state this week at this year's Trinity Forest…

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Lacrosse falls to UC Davis

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team lost, 18-8, to UC Davis this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Post Season-High Score at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team earned their highest score of the 2023 season against a pair of top-25 opponents on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ground SkyHawks in Saturday Sweep

MARTIN,TN- The Golden Flashes got timely hitting and stellar pitching in a double header sweep of the UT-Martin Skyhawks on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Pair on Saturday

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Kent State softball team lost a pair of games on Saturday at the Thundering Herd Round Robin. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Earns 20th Win on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team defeated Northern Illinois, 73-58, on Saturday afternoon and will enter the Mid-American Conference Tournament with 20 wins for the first time since 2011. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Head to Columbus for Ohio State Tri-Meet

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will face off against a pair of ranked opponents on Sunday in Columbus. The Golden Flashes will compete against No. 16 Ohio State and No. 24 Illinois in a tri-meet hosted by the Buckeyes at 1 p.m. …

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Golden Flashes fall to San Diego State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team lost 15-9 to San Diego State tonight. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Send Seniors Out with a Rivalry Win

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball (25-6, 15-3 MAC) team stays perfect at home for the 2022-23 season. The Flashes undefeated record at home marks the first time since the 2007-08 season.The Flashes now have 25 wins this season,…

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Ferri and Munguia Advance to Title Bouts at MAC Championships

FAIRFAX, VA- Jake Ferri and Enrique Munguia will wrestle for conference titles at 125 and 165 pounds respectfully, leading the Flashes on the opening day of the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships. Read more at Kent State University…

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Softball Heads to Thundering Herd Round Robin

The Kent State softball team will play four games this weekend at the Thundering Herd Round Robin, hosted by former Mid-American Conference member Marshall. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of Flashes Earn MAC Indoor Track and Field Postseason Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State's Alexander Shields, Ayden Bath and Svenia De Coninck have earned awards for their performances at the Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, as the conference announced its 2023 indoor track…

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Women’s Basketball Closes Regular Season with Senior Day

Kent State will host Northern Illinois for the regular season finale on Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Clare Kelly, Annie Pavlansky, Lindsey Thall and Hannah Young will be recognized during a Senior Day presentation prior to tip at the M.A.C. Center. …

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Flashes Set to Host Rivalry on Senior Night

Kent, OH - The Kent State (24-6 overall, 14-3 MAC) men's basketball team looks to finish their regular season inside the M.A.C. Center against rival UA. The Flashes are hosting the school down the road for the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel…

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Flashes Close Road Trip at UT-Martin

MARTIN, TN- The Golden Flashes wrap up their eight-game road trip this weekend with a three-game set against the UT-Martin Skyhawks. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Fairfax for MAC Championships

FAIRFAX, VA- The Golden Flashes head to Virginia this weekend for the 2023 Mid-American Conference Tournament on the campus of George Mason. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Travels to San Diego for Weekend Games

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team travels to the West Coast to take on San Diego State on Friday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET and UC Davis on Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Charity Stripe Aids Rockets’ Comeback Effort in Final Minutes

TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo made 11 free throws over the final 3:44 to overcome a five-point deficit, as Kent State dropped a 64-60 contest inside of Savage Arena on Wednesday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Complete Sweep of Racers

MURRAY, KY- The Flashes used a four-run third and five-and-two-thirds innings of shutout relief in a 4-3 victory on Wednesday afternoon and a sweep of the Murray State Racers. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Unveils Full 2023 Schedule

KENT- The 2023 schedule has been set for the first season of the #KentGRIT era for Kent State football. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Field Hockey Honored with NFHCA Academic Awards

GENEVA, N.Y. – Kent State was well-represented as the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recently announced its academic awards for the 2022 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Remain Perfect at Home

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball (24-6, 14-3 MAC) team stays perfect at home and continues their 21-home-game victory streak. The Flashes now have 24 wins this season, putting them only one game behind the Kent State Record for wins…

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Flashes Nip Racers at the Wire

KENT- The Golden Flashes scored two in the ninth to break a 4-4 tie and took the opener of the two-game set from the Murray State Racers 6-4 inside Reagan Field on Tuesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Visit First-Place Toledo on Wednesday

Kent State travels to first-place Toledo for a matchup between the two Mid-American Conference teams with the longest winning streaks at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Athletics Experiencing Ticketing Outage

KENT- Kent State University has been notified by AudienceView, its third-party ticket sale vendor, that AudienceView has had a security breach and has temporarily shutdown. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Guns Repeats as MAC Specialist of the Week

CLEVELAND – For the second week in a row, Kent State sophomore Alyssa Guns has earned weekly honors from the Mid-American Conference, the league office announced Tuesday. Guns was named the Co-Specialist of the Week following her performance…

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Flashes Return to the M.A.C. Center for the Final Home Stretch

Kent, Oh.- The Kent State (23-6, 13-3 MAC) men's basketball team is back inside the M.A.C. Center for their final week of the regular season. The Flashes will host the Ohio Bobcats Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The game will be available on ESPN+…

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Terriers Pull Away from Flashes Late

SPARTANBURG, SC- A late three-run homer broke open a pitcher's duel and the Flashes dropped a tough 11-2 contest at Wofford on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Multiple Career-Highs Scores Lead Flashes over Eastern Michigan

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Kent State gymnastics team narrowly defeated Eastern Michigan in a thrilling meet between Mid-American Conference foes on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lippe Hits Fifth Home Run in Sunday Loss to Georgia Tech

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Junior Emily Lippe blasted a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Kent State was unable to complete the late rally and fell to Georgia Tech, 7-4, in the team's final game at the Queen City Classic on…

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Flashes Defeat the Falcons in Final Road Game of the Regular Season

Bowling Green, OH - The Kent State men's basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) team takes home a 79-69 win over Bowling Green Saturday evening. In a back-and-forth game, the Flashes were able to hold onto the second spot in the Mid-American Conference. …

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Shields Leads Kent State to Runner-Up Finish at MAC Men’s Indoor T&F Championships

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Junior Alexander Shields captured a pair of event titles on Saturday and scored 28 points as Kent State placed second at the Mid-American Conference Men's Indoor Track and Field Championships. Read more at Kent…

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Pasqualetti Wins Third Consecutive Pole Vault Title at MAC Indoor T&F Championships

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Junior Leah Pasqualetti won the pole vault for third year in a row as Kent State finished fourth at the Mid-American Conference Women's Track and Field Championships. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Lose Late Lead to Georgia Tech in Saturday Softball Action

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kent State overcame a seven-run deficit to lead going into the seventh inning before falling to Georgia Tech, 9-8, in the first of two games at the Queen City Classic on Saturday. The Golden Flashes (4-9) then fell to host…

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Kent State Beats EMU, Extends Winning Streak to Four Games

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Kent State fought back from an 11-point deficit in the first quarter to earn a 75-67 road victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Wofford Rallies Past Flashes on Saturday

SPARTANBURG, SC- Wofford rallied once again on Saturday, scoring the game's final five runs in a 7-3 setback for the Golden Flashes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Starts Final Road Stretch at EMU

Kent State will play the first of back-to-back road games at Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lippe’s Hot Bat Leads Flashes Friday at Queen City Classic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Junior Emily Lippe extended her hitting streak to seven games and blasted her fourth home run of the season as Kent State (4-7) dropped a pair of contests at the Queen City Classic on Friday. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Men Close MAC Indoor T&F Championships Day 1 Strong with DMR Victory

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – A historic distance medley relay race by Trey Double, Kyle Sommer, Dylan McBride and Baidy Ba finished the opening day of action at the Mid-American Conference Men's Track and Field Championship and provided momentum…

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Big Innings Too Much for Flashes on Friday

SPARTANBURG, SC- A pair of big innings were too much to overcome for the Golden Flashes on Friday night, dropping the series opener to the Wofford Terriers 9-6 on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Luther, Pentathlon Squad Lead Kent State Women on Day 1 at MAC Indoor T&F Championships

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Kent State is tied for third with 23 points following the conclusion of action at the Mid-American Conference Women's Track and Field Championships on Friday at Perry Field House. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Head to Bowling Green for Last Road Trip of the Regular Season

Bowling Green, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (22-6, 12-3 MAC) travels to Bowling Green to Face the Falcons (10-18, 4-11 MAC). This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Flashes defeated the Falcons 87-64…

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Gymnastics Ready to Face Off with Eastern Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will hit the road for its final meet in the month of February. The Golden Flashes head to Ypsilanti for a Mid-American Conference matchup with Eastern Michigan on Sunday at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent…

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Golden Flashes Eye Gold at MAC Indoor Track and Field Championships

The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams will compete for the conference crown at the 2023 Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Perry Field House on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25. Read…

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Softball Take Winning Streak to Charlotte

Kent State takes a four-game winning streak into this weekend's Queen City Classic, where a challenge schedule awaits. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Eight-Game Road Trip Opens Friday at Wofford

KENT- The Golden Flashes embark on an eight-game, 12-day road trip to close non-conference play and it starts this weekend in Spartanburg, South Carolina against the Wofford Terriers. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Takagi Named MAC Women's Golfer of the Week

KENT Oh... On Thursday it was announced that Leon Takagi had been named MAC Women's Golfer of the Week after her performance at The Show in Las Vegas. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Dominates Second Half, Secures Top-Four MAC Tournament Seed

KENT, Ohio — Kent State shot 58.6% from the field after halftime and led by as many as 29 points during Wednesday evening's 82-56 win over Ohio at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall Short on the Road to the Cardinals

Muncie, Ind. - The Kent State men's basketball (22-6, 12-3 MAC) team fell short to the Cardinals inside Worthen Arena 82-72. With tonight's loss, the Flashes dropped to the second spot in the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Just Miss Top Ten Finish at The Show

Las Vegas, Nev... The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up the final round of The Show on Tuesday and finished the event in 11th place, just one stroke off of a potential top ten finish. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Remain Home to Host Ohio on Wednesday

Kent State continues Mid-American Conference women's basketball action when Ohio visits the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Guns Named MAC Specialist of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State sophomore Alyssa Guns has been named the Mid-American Conference Specialist of the Week following her performance against Ball State, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Sweep MAC Player of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State has swept the weekly Mid-American Conference lacrosse awards for the first time in program history, the league office announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Travel to Ball State to Face the Cardinals

Muncie, Ind. - The Kent State men's basketball team (22-5, 12-2 MAC) travels to Indiana to face the Ball State Cardinals (19-8, 10-4 MAC). This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first game, the Flashes…

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Kent State Closes Out Opening Day at The Show

Las Vegas, Nev... The first two rounds of The Show are officially in the books and the Kent State women's golf team will be in search of a big Tuesday surge, entering the final round just outside the top ten. Read more at Kent State University…

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Whitman Earns MAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

KENT- Golden Flashes left hander Joe Whitman was named the Mid-American Conference Pitcher of the Week for his debut in Saturday's win over Jacksonville. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MAC Announces Changes to Flashes’ Schedule

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has updated the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Completes Weekend Sweep at Retriever Round Robin

BALTIMORE – Kent State launched five home runs and received excellent pitching performances for two more wins and a 4-0 weekend at the Retriever Round Robin. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Vegas to Try Their Luck at The Show

Las Vegas, Nev... After securing a top ten finish to open their spring campaign, the Kent State women's golf team will head to the desert, looking to heat things up at UNLV's "The Show." Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Fall to Ball State in Pink Meet

KENT, Ohio – Senior Rachel DeCavitch won the all-around competition with a new career-high and sophomore Alyssa Guns won a pair of events in Kent State's annual Pink Meet on Sunday in the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Erupt for 18 Runs in Runaway Victory

JACKSONVILLE, FL- Kent State struck for a seven-run third inning, highlights an offensive onslaught that saw every starter score or drive in a run in a 18-6 victory on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Stellar Pitching Performances Lead Flashes Softball to Pair of Wins

BALTIMORE – Kent State's pitching staff allowed just five total hits in a pair of wins Saturday at the Retriever Round Robin. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Zoom Past Zips in Rivalry Rout

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team made eight of its first nine shots to open an early double-digit lead and set the tone in a dominant 87-46 Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge win over Akron inside the M.A.C. Center on…

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Flashes Slide Past Dolphins in 16 Inning Marathon

JACKSONVILLE, FL- Kent State broke open a 6-6 tie in the 16th with a four-run frame and evened the opening series of the season with a 10-6 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat the Bulldogs

Indianapolis, Ind. – The Kent State lacrosse team won 16-11 against Butler this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Flew Past the Eagles to Secure their 20th Straight Win at Home

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (22-5, 12-2 MAC) team takes the two-game series after defeating the Eagles 81-51 this evening. With tonight's victory, the Flashes have won 20 in a row at home, second in the NCAA behind UCLA…

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Cruikshank Brilliant, Dolphins Rally for Win

JACKSONVILLE, FL- Ben Cruikshank tossed seven masterful innings but the Jacksonville Dolphins rallied with four in the eighth to steal opening night 6-5 inside John Sessions Park. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Spears, Hall Win at Al Campbell Invitational

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State track and field team wrapped up the final race of the indoor regular season on Friday at the Al Campbell Invitational at Akron. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Set for Home Rivalry Contest on Saturday

The Kent State women's basketball team seeks to get one game closer to securing its spot in the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament as it hosts rival Akron in a Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge contest on Saturday at 2 p.m. Read…

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Gymnastics Hosts Ball State in Pink Meet on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will host Mid-American Conference rival Ball State at 1 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday as part of the Golden Flashes' annual Pink Meet. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Travel to Retriever Round Robin

The Kent State softball team returns to action at the Retriever Round Robin this weekend in Baltimore. Both of the Golden Flashes' opponents, Niagara and host UMBC, will be playing their first games of the season. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Return to the M.A.C. Center to Host the Eagles

Kent, Oh. - The Kent State men's basketball team (21-5, 11-2 MAC) is back home to host Eastern Michigan (6-20, 3-10 MAC) on Friday, Feb. 17. Action will be live on CBS Sports Network with tip-off at 6:00 p.m. Read more at Kent State University…

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Lacrosse overtime victory over Duquesne

Pittsburgh, PA – The Kent State lacrosse team won in overtime against Duquesne, 16-15, this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Ready to Compete at Al Campbell Invitational

The Kent State track and field program will compete in the last of three meets at Stile Athletics Field House during the indoor season on Friday when it competes at the Al Campbell Invitational on Friday, Feb. 17. Read more at Kent State University…

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Longwell Named to Bobby Bragan College Slugger Award Watch List

KENT- Golden Flashes' first baseman/reliever Aidan Longwell has been named to the Bobby Bragan National Collegiate Slugger Award (BBNCSA) watch list, as announced by the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Rally to Win in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kent State held Buffalo to three points over the final five minutes and scored on its final four possessions for a hard-fought 72-69 victory on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Malanda Named MAC Field Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State sophomore Alexandre Malanda has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tabbed Third in Pre-Season Poll, Open Season in Jacksonville

KENT- The Golden Flashes were picked third and received a first place and tournament champion vote in the Mid-American Conference's pre-season coaches' poll. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Clinched MAC Tournament Spot After Defeating the Broncos

Kalamazoo, Michigan - The Kent State men's basketball (21-5, 11-2 MAC) team takes the two-game series after defeating the Broncos 82-58 this evening. With tonight's victory, the Flashes clinched a spot in the MAC Tournament. Read more at…

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Breitenstine, Flashes Notch Top Ten Finishes at Hal Williams Collegiate

Mobile, AL... On Tuesday, the Kent State men's golf team closed out the inaugural event of their spring season with a seventh-place finish at this year's Hal Williams Collegiate. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Back on the Road Wednesday at Buffalo

Kent State looks to avoid back-to-back setbacks when it battles Buffalo inside Alumni Arena on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison and Vandette off to Roaring Start at Hal Williams Collegiate

Mobile, AL... With the second round of action almost in the books, play at this year's Hal Williams Collegiate was suspended due to darkness, and is scheduled to resume, along with the third and final round, on Tuesday morning. Read more at…

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Flashes Travel to Kalamazoo to Face the Broncos

Kalamazoo, Michigan - The Kent State men's basketball team (20-5, 10-2 MAC) travels to face the Broncos (6-19, 2-10 MAC) on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Spring Season at Hal Williams Collegiate

Mobile, AL... With the winter break in the rear view mirror, the Kent State men's golf team will return to the links on Monday to kick off the Hal Williams Collegiate, and the spring portion of their season. Read more at Kent State University…

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Wilfing Drives in Three Against Villanova on Sunday

SAN MARCOS, Texas. – Sophomore Abbie Wilfing concluded a stellar opening weekend at the plate with two hits and three RBIs as Kent State fell to Villanova, 13-5, in five innings in the final game at the Texas State Tournament. Read more at…

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Flashes Send Seniors Out with Dominant Win Over Bloomsburg

KENT- The Golden Flashes honored their senior class and sent them out with an emphatic 32-9 dual victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shields, Men’s 4x400 Relay Team Highlight Saturday Track and Field Performances

Kent State track and field student-athletes posted a pair of top-five entries on all-time indoor performance list and seven individual event victories on Saturday in competition at the SPIRE Indoor Games and Music City Challenge. Read more at Kent…

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Softball Action Continues Saturday at Texas State Tournament

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Kent State dropped a pair of games during action at the Texas State Tournament on Saturday. The Golden Flashes lost to host Texas State, 5-1, in the morning and then suffered a 7-0 setback to Wichita State. Read more at…

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Shots Won’t Fall Late in Loss to First-Place BG

KENT, Ohio — Kent State shot just 3-for-11 in the fourth quarter and fell to co-Mid-American Conference leader Bowling Green, 75-69, in the annual Play4Kay game on Saturday at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Franz Wins Twice as Gymnastics Takes Down Falcons

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Senior Karlie Franz won on vault and tied for the floor title as the Kent State gymnastics team beat Bowling Green on Saturday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Earn 20th Win Against Bulls

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Kent State men's basketball (20-5, 10-2 MAC) team earns their 20th win against the Bulls in tonight's game 72-65. The Flashes' 20th win is the eighth time Head Coach Senderoff has had 20+ victories in a season. …

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Golden Flashes Drop Pair on Opening Day

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Kent State lost twice on opening day at the Texas State Tournament on Friday. The Golden Flashes fell 3-0 to Villanova in their first contest of the day and were then defeated by host Texas State, 5-0, in five innings. …

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Kent State Hosts First-Place BG Saturday for Play4Kay Game

The Kent State women's basketball team will host its annual Play4Kay game Saturday against Bowling Green. Tip inside of the M.A.C. Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Bearcats

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Kent State falls to Cincinnati in the season opener this afternoon, 14-7. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Heads to Bowling Green for Dual Meet with Falcons

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will look to pick up its second dual meet win against Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 11. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at Bowling Green's Stroh Center. Read more at Kent State…

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Ferri and Castro Earn Memorable Wins, Vikings Rally for Victory

CLEVELAND- Jake Ferri earned his 100th career victory and Pablo Castro earned his first varsity win but the host Cleveland State Vikings rallied for a 18-16 dual victory on Thursday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel To WNY to Take on the Bulls

Buffalo, N.Y. - The Kent State men's basketball team (19-5, 9-2 MAC) travels to face the Buffalo Bulls (12-12, 6-5 MAC) on Friday, Feb. 10. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 with Connor Onion on play-by-play and Noah Savage as the analyst. Read…

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Softball Heads to Texas State for Opening Weekend

Kent State starts the 2023 softball campaign this weekend at the Texas State Tournament in San Marcos. The Golden Flashes are scheduled for a pair of games on both Friday and Saturday, followed by a single game Sunday morning. Read more at Kent…

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Track and Field Continues Indoor Competition

For the third weekend in a row, Kent State's track and field team will compete at two different meets. The majority of the program will travel to the SPIRE Indoor Games while others will compete at the Music City Challenge over the course of…

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Lacrosse Opens Season in Cincinnati

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team will kick off the 2023 season at Cincinnati on Friday at 3 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Regular Season with Two Dual Week

KENT- The Golden Flashes wrap up the regular season with a pair of local duals this week, traveling to Cleveland State on Thursday night and hosting Bloomsburg on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shumate Posts Double-Double in Victory over Chippewas

KENT, Ohio — Senior Katie Shumate totaled 20 points and season-high 12 rebounds as Kent State earned a 68-63 win over visiting Central Michigan on Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kneffler Soars to MAC Field Athlete of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND – Kent State junior Kristian Kneffler has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Soar Past the Falcons

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (19-4, 9-1 MAC) team remains undefeated at home with a win against Bowling Green 87-64. The Flashes own the second-longest home winning streak in the Country at 19 games. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Gain Ground to Finish UCF Challenge in Top Ten

Orlando, FLA... Thanks to a terrific Tuesday on the links, the Kent State women's golf team was able to pick up three places in the final round to close out this year's UCF Challenge in tenth place. Read more at Kent State University…

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Women’s Basketball Back at M.A.C. Center Wednesday to Host CMU

Kent State will host Central Michigan at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, as Mid-American Conference action continues with a two-game home week at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Lacrosse selected to finish third in MAC Preseason Poll

CLEVELAND– The Kent State lacrosse team was picked to finish in third place by the Mid-American Conference coaches this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flash Talk Picked up by Bally's Sports

KENT- Kent State Athletics and Bally Sports Great Lakes have partnered up to broadcast FlashTalk, the Kent State Coach's Show, beginning this Friday, February 10th. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Coach Burns Finalizes Coaching Staff

KENT- Golden Flashes' head football coach Kenni Burns has finalized his coaching staff, adding seven new members to the Kent GRIT family. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Look to Bounce Back Hosting the Falcons

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball team (18-5, 8-2 MAC) hosts Bowling Green (10-13, 4-6 MAC) on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 PM. The game will be available on ESPN+ and can be heard on 850 ESPN Cleveland. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes in Search of Late Surge at UCF Challenge

Orlando, FLA... With two rounds of this year's UCF Challenge in the books, the Kent State women's golf team will be in search of a big Tuesday finale, after sliding to 13th on Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ink 17 in February Signing Period

KENT, OH- The Kent State Golden Flashes, under the direction of head coach Kenni Burns, have signed 17 student-athletes during the February signing period for the upcoming 2023 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Opening Round of UCF Challenge in Top Ten

Orlando, FLA... After the opening round of this year's UCF Challenge, the Kent State women's golf team sits in ninth place, just four strokes out of the top five. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Comeback Bid Falls Short at Central Michigan

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI- The Golden Flashes were led by Jacob Cover's second win of the weekend but a comeback at Central Michigan would fall short in a 22-15 setback. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Second at NIU Tri-Meet

KENT, Ohio – Senior Rachel DeCavitch won her second all-around crown in as many meets as the Kent State gymnastics team placed second at the NIU Tri-Meet on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Runs Sub-4:00 Mile Saturday at Meyo Invitational

Baidy Ba broke the men's indoor mile record that had stood for 56 years, headlining three entries on Kent State's all-time indoor performance list during competition at the Meyo Invitational and Akron Invitational on Saturday. Read more…

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Kent State Battles in Setback at First-Place Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. — The Kent State women's basketball team refused to relent despite falling behind by 12 in the opening period and made it a one-possession game with less than nine minutes remaining before falling to Mid-American Conference…

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Flashes Open Spring Season at UCF Challenge

Orlando, FLA... With the winter break officially in the books, the Kent State women's golf team, ranked 20th in the nation by GolfStat, will return to Florida to hit the links for this year's UCF Challenge Read more at Kent State…

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Farley Runs PR in 5K Friday at Meyo Invite

Joe Farley ran the third fastest 5,000-meter time in Kent State history to headline six Golden Flashes who competed on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bobcats Edge Flashes in Annual Grudge Match

ATHENS, OH- Kent State got victories from Jake Ferri, Jacob Houpt and Jacob Cover but the Bobcats won the annual grudge match, 28-9 inside the Convocation Center in Athens. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Visit Cardinals for Saturday Morning Tip

The Kent State women's basketball team will attempt to hand Mid-American Conference co-leader Ball State its first home loss of the season when the teams meet on Saturday at 11 a.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Look to Bring the Wagon Wheel Back Home

AKRON, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (18-4, 8-1 MAC) heads to the school down the road to face the Akron Zips (15-6, 7-1 MAC). The Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge contest is one of the best rivals in Northeast Ohio and is…

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Gymnastics Travels to DeKalb for NIU Tri-Meet

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will travel to DeKalb for the first of two straight road meets on Saturday, February 4, as they compete in a tri-meet against Northern Illinois and Simpson. The meet is slated to begin at 2 p.m. …

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Kent State Heads to Pair of Track and Field Meets this Weekend

Kent State's track and field program will send student-athletes to two different meets for the second weekend in a row. The majority of team members will compete at the Akron Invitational while others will travel to the Meyo Invitational. Read…

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Flashes Hit the Road for a Pair of MAC Duals

KENT- The Golden Flashes hit the road this weekend for a pair of conference duals, taking on Ohio in the annual Grudge Match on Friday night, then trekking to Mount Pleasant to face Central Michigan on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Lock Down Rival Zips, Win Third in a Row

AKRON, Ohio — Kent State held rival Akron to 30 points through the first three quarters and held on for a 57-55 Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge victory on the road Wednesday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jones Earns MAC Track Athlete of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Jaheim Jones has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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2023 Football Season Tickets Now on Sale!

KENT- A new era begins this season for Kent State football and with that a new benefits package for Kent State football season ticket holders. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Late Spark Keeps the Flashes Undefeated at Home

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (18-4, 8-1 MAC) team remained undefeated at home with a win against Central Michigan 81-69. The Flashes own the second-longest home winning in the Country at 18 games. Read more at Kent State…

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Road Rivalry Game Begins February Slate for Women’s Hoops

Kent State will seek its third consecutive victory when it visits rival Akron on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the first 50 Kent State students who present their student ID will…

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MAC Announces Changes to Flashes’ Schedule

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has updated the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Celebrate International Night Hosting Central Michigan

Kent, Oh. - The Kent State men's basketball team (17-4, 7-1 MAC) starts the week at home hosting International Night on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The Flashes will play the Central Michigan University Chippewas (8-13, 3-5 MAC). Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m.…

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Flashes Win in Home Opener, Top Western Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team won its home opener in the Beauty and the Beast event on Sunday afternoon in the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Knapp Closes Undefeated Weekend, Clarion Takes Dual

KENT- Keegan Knapp won for the second time this weekend and Kody Komara added a shutout, highlighting the Flashes' "Beauty and the Beast" dual with Clarion. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Jones Sprints to Second Victory of Weekend with PR in 200m

Jaheim Jones sprinted to his second victory of the weekend as Kent State concluded competition at the Penn State National Open and Illini Challenge on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Defense Tames Broncos in Saturday Victory

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team earned its largest margin of victory against a Mid-American Conference opponent since March 1, 2017, on Saturday afternoon, taking down Western Michigan by a score of 64-38. Read more…

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Flashes Remain Perfect at Home

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball(17-4, 7-1 MAC) team remained undefeated at home with a win against the University of Buffalo 74-64. The Flashes own the second-longest home winning in the Country at 17 games. Read more at Kent…

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Eight Program Top-10 Entries Highlight Friday Track and Field Action

Seven members of the Kent State track and field program combined for eight program indoor top-10 all-time marks as split squads were in action on Friday at the University of Illinois and Penn State University. Read more at Kent State University…

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Cougars Outlast Flashes 25-12 Inside Field House

KENT- The Golden Flashes got a dominant performance from Jake Ferri, but SIU-E took down Friday night's dual 25-12 inside the Kent State Field House. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host First Home Meet on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team is set for their first home meet of the 2023 season this Sunday. The Golden Flashes will host Mid-American Conference foe Western Michigan as part of Kent State's Beauty and the Beast event,…

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Flashes Host WMU Saturday for Legacy Game

The Kent State women's basketball program will welcome former Golden Flashes back to the M.A.C. Center on Saturday as it hosts Western Michigan at 2 p.m. for the Legacy Game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Bounce Back from their First MAC Loss

Kent, Oh.- The Kent State men's basketball team (16-4) host the University of Buffalo (10-10) on Friday, Jan. 27. Tip-off time is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. and live on ESPNU. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Back in Action at Pair of Meets Hosted by Big Ten Programs

The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams will have student-athletes in action at two different meets hosted by Big Ten schools this weekend, sending a majority of team members to the Penn State National Open while others will…

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Flashes Rout Huskies for Road Victory

DEKALB, Ill. — Kent State made its first six shots from three-point range en route to an 82-61 win at Northern Illinois on Wednesday night, its largest margin of victory on the road against a Mid-American Conference opponent since March 1,…

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Sincere Carry Named 2022 Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year

Cleveland, Ohio - Redshirt Senior Sincere Carry, was named the 2022 Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year at the 23rd Greater Cleveland Sports Awards Wednesday evening in the Rocket Morgage FieldHouse. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to NIU on the Road

DeKalb, Illinois - The Kent State men's basketball team fell short to Northern Illinois, 86-76, Tuesday night inside the NIU Convocation Center breaking their ten-game win streak. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Visits NIU Wednesday Night

Kent State continues its rigorous Mid-American Conference women's basketball schedule with a road contest against Northern Illinois at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Beauty and the Beast Makes Its Return to the M.A.C. Center on Sunday

KENT, Ohio – Kent State's Beauty and the Beast event, where gymnastics and wrestling compete simultaneously within the M.A.C. Center, makes its return for the first time in four years on Sunday at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State…

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MAC Announces Changes to Flashes' Schedule

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has announced a schedule update to the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to NIU In Hopes of Keeping their Winning Streak Alive

DeKalb, IL.- The Kent State men's basketball team (16-3) travels to face the Northern Illinois University Huskies (7-12) on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Schaffer and Ferri Shine in Setback at Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY- Blake Schaffer earned his first collegiate pin and Jake Ferri won by major decision, highlighting a 22-13 setback at Buffalo in Sunday's conference dual. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Defense Shines in Setback at Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kent State forced host Bowling Green into a season-high 20 turnovers and its worst shooting performance at the Stroh Center of the season during a 66-57 setback Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Resume MAC Duals on Sunday at Buffalo

KENT- The Golden Flashes head back into MAC competition this weekend with a trek up I-90 to Buffalo on Sunday to square off with the Bulls. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Fly Past Cardinals

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (16-3, 6-0 MAC) kept their winning streak alive in their 86-65 win against the Ball State Cardinals. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Earns Dual Sweep of Rival Zips

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State track and field program posted a 2-0 record in a dual meet against rival Akron on Friday evening at Stile Athletics Field House. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Tennessee Collegiate Classic

LEBANON, Tenn. – The Kent State gymnastics team posted a score of 195.925 at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic in Lebanon, Tenn., on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Returns to Hardwood Saturday at BG

A challenging stretch in which Kent State is scheduled to play four of its next five games on the road begins on Saturday at Bowling Green. The contest will tip at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bragging Rights on the Line at Annual Akron Dual Meet

The Kent State track and field teams will compete in the first of three meets at Stile Athletics Field House during the indoor season on Friday evening as they return to action for the dual meet against rival Akron. Read more at Kent State…

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The Flashes are Back Home Defending Home Court

Kent, Ohio - After a week on the road, the Kent State men's basketball team (15-3) is back in the M.A.C. Center hosting the Ball State Cardinals (13-5). Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 20 in the MAC Center and is live on CBS…

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Flashes Set For Tennessee Collegiate Classic

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will compete at the Tennessee Collegiate Classic on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon, Tenn., at 7 p.m. The Golden Flashes will face off with Ball State, Lindenwood,…

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Flashes Use Strong Start to Beat EMU

KENT, Ohio — Kent State shot 71.4% during the opening period in a 79-66 wire-to-wire victory against visiting Eastern Michigan Wednesday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State sophomore Baidy Ba has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Goddard-Despot selected for Juniors Women’s National Team

RICHMOND, B.C. — Kent State sophomore Arden Goddard-Despot has been selected to Canada's Junior Women's National Team roster that will travel to Barbados in April for the 2023 Junior Pan American Championship, Field Hockey Canada…

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Ferri Claims Second MAC Wrestler of the Week Honors

KENT- Jake Ferri went 3-1 last weekend at the historical Virginia Duals and earned Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Week for his efforts. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Late Rally Keeps the Flashes Undefeated in the MAC

Ypsilanti, Michigan – The Kent State men's basketball team (15-3, 5-0 MAC) remains the only undefeated team in the Mid-American Conference with their 77-63 win against Eastern Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Set For “We Back Pat Game” on Wednesday

The Kent State women's basketball team will be back in action at the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday for a Mid-American Conference matchup against Eastern Michigan. The contest has been designated as the "We Back Pat" game and will tip at…

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Peace Named Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement

KENT- The Golden Flashes have named Scott Peace the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Keep Their Play Perfect in the MAC Against Eastern Michigan

Ypsilanti, Mich. - The Kent State men's basketball team (14-3) is back on the road to face the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (4-13) on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. in the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Read more at Kent State…

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Seven Event Victories Highlight Indoor Track and Field Opener

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Kent State captured seven event wins on Saturday as the indoor track and field season opened at the Falcon Early Bird Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Third Quarter Run Allows Rockets to Leave M.A.C. Center Victorious

KENT, Ohio — Visiting Toledo used a big third quarter to build a lead that was too large for Kent State to overcome in a 77-68 loss Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ferri and Cover Lead Flashes at Virginia Duals

HAMPTON, VA- Jake Ferri and Jacob Cover won both their matches on day two at the Virginia Duals, leading the Flashes against Virginia and the Naval Academy. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Late Spark Gets Flashes Past Ohio University

Athens, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team (14-3, 4-0 MAC) remains the only undefeated team in the Mid-American Conference with their 70-65 win against Ohio University. The Flashes' win tonight is their eighth straight win.…

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Flashes Finish Third in Morgantown

Morgantown, W.Va – The Kent State gymnastics team got its 2023 season underway on Friday night at the West Virginia Tri-Meet against the host Mountaineers and Maryland. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Opens Indoor Track & Field Season on Saturday

The Kent State track and field program heads to its first competition of the 2022-23 indoor season Saturday, traveling to Bowling Green for the Falcon Early Bird Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Pair in Opening Day at Virginia Duals

HAMPTON, VA- The Golden Flashes dropped a pair of duals at the opening day of the Virginia Duals, dropping a 29-12 decision to Campbell in the opener and 38-9 to #17 South Dakota State in the nightcap. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Return Home Saturday to Host Toledo

Kent State continues Mid-American Conference women's basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 14 against Toledo. The contest between top-15 teams in the Mid-Major Poll is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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The Flashes Travel to Athens to Face the Bobcats

Athens, Oh - The Kent State men's basketball team (13-3, 3-0 MAC) travels to Athens to face the Ohio Bobcats (9-7, 1-2 MAC) on Friday, Jan. 13. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. inside the Convocation Center and can be watched on the CBS Sports…

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Flashes Open 2023 Season on the Road in West Virginia

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team will kick off its 2023 season on the road at the West Virginia Tri-Meet against the Mountaineers and Maryland on Friday, Jan. 13. The meet will be streamed on Big 12 Now and ESPN+. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Tune Up for Conference Season at Virginia Duals

HAMPTON, VA- The Golden Flashes head to the historic Virginia Duals this weekend, wrestling a pair of duals on Friday and Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MAC Announces Changes to Flashes' Schedule

Cleveland, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference has announced a schedule update to the Kent State men's basketball schedule. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls to Miami in OT for First MAC Loss

OXFORD, Ohio — Graduate student Hannah Young and freshmen Corynne Hauser and Dionna Gray recorded their best scoring performances in a Kent State uniform, but host Miami was able to battle back for an 84-76 victory in overtime. Read more at…

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Flashes’ Seniors Lead the Way to Pass the Rockets

Kent, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team (13-3, 3-0 MAC) remains undefeated at home and in the Mid-American Conference with their 75-63 win against Toledo. The Flashes' win tonight is their seventh straight win. The Flashes…

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Kent State Back on Road Wednesday at Miami

The Kent State women's basketball team is scheduled to return to the hardwood on Wednesday, Jan. 11 as visits Miami for a Mid-American Conference matchup at 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Rockets For Partner Appreciation Night

Kent, Oh - The Kent State men's basketball team (12-3) returns home for conference play, hosting the University of Toledo Rockets (10-5). The Flashes are currently undefeated (7-0) in the M.A.C Center and hold a six-game win streak. This will…

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Carry-ing the Flashes Past Miami

Miami, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team (12-3, 2-0 MAC) used a last-minute comeback to edge past Miami (6-9, 0-2 MAC) 69-66 to win its sixth consecutive win. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tame Bobcats for Road Victory

ATHENS, Ohio — Kent State remained unbeaten in Mid-American Conference play with a 60-44 road victory over Ohio, its first at the Convocation Center since 2017. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Visits Ohio on Saturday

Kent State will play its first road game since Dec. 7 as the Mid-American Conference women's basketball season continues with a trip to Ohio for a 1 p.m. contest on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Take on First Road MAC Game

Miami, Oh - The Kent State men's basketball team (11-3) takes conference play on the road to the Miami University Redhawks (6-8). The Flashes are on a five-game win streak after their first MAC win against Western Michigan University (WMU),…

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Flashes Picked Second in MAC Preseason Poll

CLEVELAND – The Kent State gymnastics team was picked to finish second in the Mid-American Conference by the league's seven head coaches, the conference announced Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Launches Coaches Leadership Academy

KENT, Ohio – Ten assistant coaches from different Kent State athletic programs recently completed the first cohort of the Coaches Leadership Academy, a professional development program, led by Amy Densevich, Associate Athletics Director for…

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Kelly’s Layup in Final Seconds Gives Flashes Victory in MAC Opener

KENT, Ohio — Senior Clare Kelly scored the winning basket off a give-and-go feed from graduate student Lindsey Thall with 1.5 seconds remaining as Kent State secured a 64-63 victory over Buffalo to open Mid-American Conference action on…

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Flashes Capture First MAC Win

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (11-3) won their first MAC game of the 2022-23 season 80-72 against Western Michigan this evening. The Flashes are now 7-0 at home for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Read more at Kent…

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MAC Plays Begins Wednesday Against Buffalo

Mid-American Conference action tips for the Kent State women's basketball team on Wednesday evening as Buffalo visits the M.A.C. Center for a 7 p.m. tip. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Face Western Michigan in MAC Opener

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (10-3) returns to the M.A.C. Center for their first MAC Conference game against Western Michigan (4-9). The Flashes are on a roll at home with an undefeated 6-0 record and a four-game win…

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Thall’s Three-Pointer is Winner in Overtime Thriller

KENT, Ohio — Graduate student Lindsey Thall connected on her fourth three-point field goal of the game to go ahead with 40.7 seconds remaining in overtime as Kent State defeated Coppin State, 72-69, at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday afternoon. …

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Women’s Basketball Hosts Coppin State on New Year’s Eve

Kent State returns to the M.A.C. Center hardwood on New Year's Eve as Coppin State visits for a 1 p.m. tip on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Excel in Classroom in Record-Setting Semester

KENT- The Golden Flashes set department records for fall term and cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in another record-setting semester in the classroom. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Take Home Sun Bowl Title

El Paso, TX - The Kent State men's basketball team took home the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Title 47-46 against the UTEP Miners. With a back-and-forth game that had eight ties and 17 lead changes, 5,705 fans were left on the edge of their…

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Flashes-Edinboro Dual Postponed

KENT- The Golden Flashes dual with Edinboro scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed due to the impending winter weather. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Signs 12 During Early Signing Period

KENT- The Golden Flashes' football program, under the direction of new head coach Kenni Burns, have signed 12 student-athletes during the early signing window. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Looking Bright For the Flashes in Sun Bowl Tournament

El Paso, TX - The Kent State men's basketball team (1-0) is moving on to the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Tournament championship game after a 73-63 win over New Mexico State. Kent State has not won the Sun Bowl Title since 1999. The Flashes will take…

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Kent State Places Nine on 2022 Cross Country Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — The Kent State men's and women's cross country teams placed nine individuals on the 2022 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Teams, the conference announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Heating Up For The Sun Bowl Tournament

El Paso, Texas - The Kent State men's basketball team (8-3) travels South to take on New Mexico State (6-4) in the 61st Annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Tournament. The tournament teams that will be participating are New Mexico State, North…

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Flashes Take Cardinals to School in Education Day Victory

KENT, Ohio — Kent State took care of business on Education Day presented by PSI, defeating Otterbein, 97-36, on Tuesday morning at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Air MAC Basketball Games on 850 ESPN Cleveland

KENT- The Golden Flashes and 850 ESPN Cleveland (WKNR) have reached an agreement to broadcast select men's and women's basketball games through the rest of the 2022-23 regular season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place 10 on Academic All-MAC Squad

KENT- Ten members of the Golden Flashes' football team earned academic all-conference status as announce by the Mid-American Conference on Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts Otterbein for Education Day on Tuesday

The Kent State women's basketball team returns to action at the M.A.C. Center against Otterbein on Tuesday at 11 a.m. for Education Day presented by PSI. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Eleven Flashes Earn Academic All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND - The Kent State field hockey team had eleven student athletes named to the 2022 Academic All-MAC Team, the Mid-American Conference announced. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Conquer Concord

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team did not disappoint in their last home game of 2022 with a 106-56 victory over Concord University. Jalen Sullinger hit a jump shot to hit the first-century mark for the first time this season.…

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Huskies Edge Flashes in MAC Dual Opener

KENT- The Golden Flashes and Northern Illinois Huskies each won five matches, but NIU picked up a trio of bonus points leading to an 18-15 result in favor of the Huskies on Sunday inside the Kent State Field House. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Host Last Home Game of 2022

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (7-3) returns to the M.A.C. Center for their final home of 2022. Currently, the Flashes are undefeated in the M.A.C Center and look to go 6-0 at home for the first time since the 2015-16 season…

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Wrestling Open MAC Play at Home Against Northern Illinois

KENT, Ohio- Kent State wrestling makes their home debut for the 2022-23 season this weekend, as they will take on the Northern Illinois Huskies at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 18 at the Kent State Field House. This also marks the first of nine MAC…

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Six Kent State Volleyball Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-MAC Team Honors

CLEVELAND — Kent State placed six student-athletes on the 2022 Volleyball Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the conference announced on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Golden Flashes Named to All-Ohio Teams

KENT, Ohio – Three student-athletes from the Kent State women's soccer program have earned honors from the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association as the organization announced its yearly awards. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Names Kenni Burns as 23rd Head Football Coach in Program History

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes have named Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in program history, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Six Flashes Named Women's Soccer Academic All-MAC

CLEVELAND - The Kent State University women's soccer team had nine student-athletes named to the 2022 Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team, the league office announced Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Chris Plonsky Selected as 2023 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Recipient

ATLANTA – Kent State women's basketball alumna Chris Plonsky was named the 2023 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Women's Basketball by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, the organization announced today. Read more at Kent State University…

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Women’s Basketball Beats Hiram by Historic Margin

KENT, Ohio — Kent State women's basketball set a program record for margin of victory on Sunday afternoon, defeating Hiram College by a score of 105-33. The 72-point margin topped the previous record of 66 against Muskingum on Jan. 19,…

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Flashes Drop Dual to #3 Buckeyes

COLUMBUS- The Golden Flashes dropped a hard-fought dual to the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, 32-9 in the first traditional dual of the season for Kent State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Slide by Cleveland State

Cleveland, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team extended their record to 7-3 this afternoon beating Cleveland State 67-58. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Begin Homestand Sunday Against Hiram

Kent State will be back at the M.A.C. Center for a non-conference matchup against nearby Hiram College on Sunday at 2 p.m. The contest begins a four-game homestand that ends on with the Mid-American Conference opener against Buffalo on Jan. 4 Read…

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Flashes Wrap Up Blue and Gold Exhibition

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State gymnastics team hosted its annual Blue and Gold exhibition meet on Friday night at the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center, with the Gold team grabbing the victory. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Cleveland State

Cleveland, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (6-3) team will head to Cleveland State to take on the Vikings Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. ET. The Flashes will meet the Vikings for the 55th time in program history. The Golden Flashes have won…

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Flashes Battle Buckeyes in Sunday Dual

KENT- The Golden Flashes start the dual portion of their schedule, taking the trip down I-71 to take on the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes inside the Covelli Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sean Lewis Steps Down as Head Football Coach

KENT- Sean Lewis has announced that he has stepped down as head football coach at Kent State, ending a five-year run as head coach of the Golden Flashes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gymnastics Hosts Annual Blue and Gold Meet on Friday

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State gymnastics team is set to host its annual Blue and Gold meet on Friday, December 7 at 1 P.M. at the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops Road Contest to Duquesne

PITTSBURGH — The Kent State women's basketball team had its four-game win streak ended on Wednesday evening, as host Duquesne survived with a 73-67 victory inside of the UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse. Read more at Kent State University…

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Mike Morrow Inducted Into WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame

LAS VEGAS – Former Kent State head women's golf coach Mike Morrow officially became the 54th member of the WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Planet Hollywood Resort. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Heads to Duquesne for Wednesday Women’s Hoops Contest

Kent State visits Duquesne on Wednesday for its final road game of the non-conference schedule. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls Short at Gonzaga

Spokane, WA - The Kent State men's basketball team fell short to Gonzaga, 77-66, Monday night inside the McCarthey Athletic Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Will Meet Gonzaga for the First Time in Program History

Spokane, WA - The Kent State men's basketball (6-2) team is back on the road to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Monday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m.ET. in McCarthey Athletic Center. The Flashes will meet Gonzaga for the first time in program history and look…

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Golden Flashes Beat Bonnies for Fourth Straight Win

KENT, Ohio —Kent State continued its stellar play on the defensive end of the floor and led by as many as 21 points in a 64-49 victory over St. Bonaventure at the M.A.C. Center on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Runs Record 5K Race at Indoor Opener

BOSTON – Kent State sophomore Baidy Ba got the indoor track and field season started Saturday evening at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener with a record-setting performance in the 5,000-meter run. Read more at Kent State University…

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Women’s Basketball Hosts St. Bonaventure Sunday in Return to M.A.C. Center

The Kent State women's basketball team will be back in action at the M.A.C. Center for the first time in 21 days when it battles St. Bonaventure on Sunday at 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes Bounce Back Against South Dakota State

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team bounced back from their two-game loss and extended their record to 6-2, and remain undefeated at home. The Flashes blew by South Dakota State in tonight's game 83-68. Read more at Kent…

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Trio Leads Flashes on Opening Day of Cliff Keen

Las Vegas, Nev.- Jake Ferri, Kody Komara and Enrique Munguia punched their tickets into Saturday's final rounds, leading the Flashes at the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Stay Undefeated at Home Against South Dakota State

Kent, OH - The Kent State men's basketball (5-2) team return to the M.A.C. Center to extend their home record to 5-0 against South Dakota State on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Flashes look to bounce back from their two losses on the road against 6-1…

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Flashes Head to Vegas for Prestigious Cliff Keen Invitational

LAS VEGAS, Nev.- The Flashes will be traveling to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. The event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. Read more at…

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Flashes Land Four on MAC First-Team, Nine Named All-Conference

KENT- The Golden Flashes placed nine on the Mid-American Conference's All-Conference teams, including four on the first team as announced by the conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Two Flashes selected for NFHCA All-Region Team

GENEVA, N.Y – Kent State's Maria Cambra Soler and Patricia Strunk have received NFHCA All-Region honors, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recently announced. Both student-athletes were selected to the West Region Second Team.…

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Kent State Claims Christmas City Classic Title

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Kent State women's basketball team led by as many as 20 points during Sunday's Christmas City Classic championship game and defeated a pesky Southern Illinois team, 72-66. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Lock Down Bobcats for 58-55 Victory

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Kent State allowed Quinnipiac to make just one field goal during the first nine minutes and change of the fourth quarter to close out a 58-55 victory in the opening game of the Christmas City Classic on Saturday afternoon. …

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Flashes Fall Short Against No. 2 Houston

Houston, TX - Despite a three-point made by Malique Jacobs to get a 44-43 lead with less than a minute left, Jamal Shead made a layup to put Houston back ahead with 48 seconds remaining. Jarace Walker blocked a layup by Sincere Carry with 34 seconds…

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Flashes Storm Back to Stun Buffalo in Regular Season Finale

BUFFALO- Kent State erased a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to storm back and stun the Buffalo Bulls, 30-27 in overtime in the regular season finale for the Golden Flashes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Take on No.2 Houston

Houston, TX - The Kent State men's basketball (5-1) team will end their road trip in Houston against the #2 ranked Houston cougars on Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. The Flashes look to bounce back from their two-point loss at The College of Charleston…

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Flashes Close Regular Season at Buffalo

BUFFALO- The Golden Flashes close the regular season and look to spoil the Bulls' senior day as they head to Buffalo for a 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon kick-off. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Start Christmas City Classic with Marquee Mid-Major Matchup

Two of the premier mid-major women's basketball programs will meet on the hardwood Saturday as Kent State and Quinnipiac play at 2:30 p.m. in the opening round of the Christmas City Classic, hosted by Lehigh University. Both teams are ranked in…

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Flashes Fall Short on the Road Against the Charleston Cougars

Charleston, SC - In a game that had four ties and five-game lead changes, the Flashes fell short two points against the Charleston Cougars 74-72 at TD Arena Saturday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Harrison Named Semi-Finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

KENT-Former Kent State linebacker James Harrison has been named a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Football Lands Three on Academic All-District Squad

KENT- A trio of Golden Flashes were named Academic-All District for their work on the field and in the classroom as announced by the College Sports Communicators on Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Flashes First Stop is the Charleston Cougars

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (5-0) team will start their road trip at TD Arena against the College of Charleston (5-1) on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. The Flashes look to extend their record to 6-0, something that had not…

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Malique Jacobs Named MAC Player of the Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Redshirt Senior Malique Jacobs was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week after leading the Kent State men's basketball team with three great performances last week, the league announced earlier today. Read more at…

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Hauser's Go-Ahead Layup Takes Down Unbeaten Oklahoma State

STILLWATER, Okla. - Corynne Hauser hit a go-ahead lay-up with 4.7 seconds to play helping Kent State to a 59-56 win over Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon inside the historic Gallagher-Iba Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Hoops Visits Oklahoma State on Sunday

Just four games into the season, the Kent State women's basketball team will battle its third opponent from a Power Five conference when it visits Oklahoma State on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Munguia Captures Second Title in Three Weeks

ANNAPOLIS, MD- Enrique Munguia captured his second title of the season at the 44th Navy Classic, headlining seven wrestlers who placed on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Runs Well in NCAA Cross Country Championships Debut

STILLWATER, Okla. — Sophomore Baidy Ba placed 126th at the 2022 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships on Saturday (Nov. 19) at The Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McGuire and Soerensen Named to MAC Volleyball All-Freshman Team

CLEVELAND – Kent State outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire and right side Mia Soerensen were named to the seven-member Mid-American Conference All-Freshman Team, as the conference office announced its volleyball postseason honors on Saturday…

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The Flashes Look to Keep the Winning Streak Alive

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball (4-0) team will conclude their three-game home stand this Saturday afternoon against Chicago State(2-2). The Flashes look to extend their record to 4-0, something that has not happened since the…

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Flashes Post Records in Latest Graduation Success Rate Report

KENT- Kent State Athletics set a new department record for Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in the latest report issued by the NCAA. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Annapolis for Navy Classic

KENT- The Golden Flashes are off to Annapolis this weekend to take part in the 44th Navy Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba to Race at NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday

Kent State sophomore Baidy Ba will continue his historic campaign at the 2022 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships on Saturday (Nov. 17). Hosted by Oklahoma State University, the championships will be held at The Greiner Family OSU Cross…

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Golden Flashes Fall to Razorbacks in First Road Game

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Kent State dropped its first road game of the season, 80-59, Thursday night at Arkansas. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Senior Night Spoiled by Eastern Michigan

KENT-The Golden Flashes honored the 2022 senior class, but Eastern Michigan spoiled the celebration with a 31-24 victory on a MACtion Wednesday inside Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Drops Finale to Ohio

ATHENS, Ohio – Kent State lost to host Ohio, 3-0 (23-25, 17-25, 15-25), in the final match of the season Wednesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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There was no bluff in the Flashes' Game

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team extended their record 4-0 this afternoon beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 94-68. This is the first time the Flashes have been 4-0 since the 2019-20 season when the team went 20-12 overall. Read more…

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Ferri Captures MAC Co-Wrestler of the Week Honors

KENT- Jake Ferri knocked off a pair of wrestler's ranked in the top-30 en route to the 125 pound crown at the Appalachian State Invite and earned Mid-American Conference Co-Wrestler of the Week honors for his efforts. Read more at Kent State…

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Stretch of Road Games Begins Thursday at Arkansas on SECN+

Following a pair of home contests to open the 2022-23 women's basketball season, Kent State closes November with four road games. The stretch begins at Arkansas on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set To Host Arkansa-Pine Bluff Wednesday Afternoon

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (3-0) returns to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for their second game in the challenging 3-game home stand this week. The Flashes are coming in hot after a 77-65 win against the…

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Flashes host EMU for Senior Day MACtion

KENT-The Flashes close out the mid-week MACtion portion of the schedule and look to send the senior class out with a home win as Kent State hosts Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Travels to Ohio for Finale

The Kent State volleyball team will conclude the 2022 season Wednesday night at Ohio. The Mid-American Conference matchup will begin at 7 p.m. and be broadcast on ESPN+. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Former Flashes Awarded Funds Through Go Teach Project

KENT, Ohio – Andrea Scali, a former pitcher on the Kent State softball team, has been announced as a recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the College Football Playoff Foundation and Dr Pepper's Go Teach initiative, while former Kent…

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Flashes Pass Undefeated Portland

Kent, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team extended their record to 3-0 against Portland 77-65 this evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Schlee and Pierre Named MAC Players of the Week

KENT- Golden Flashes' quarterback Collin Schlee and linebacker Marvin Pierre were named Mid-American Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Dominates NKU Early in First Win of Season

KENT, Ohio — Kent State earned a wire-to-wire victory over visiting Northern Kentucky, 77-54, on Sunday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Portland to Start the Week

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (2-0) prepares for a tough stretch this week starting with Portland (3-0) on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The Golden Flashes face a 3-game home stand in an attempt to go 5-0. The last time the…

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Flashes Drop Super Senior Night Match to Rockets

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team fell to Toledo, 3-1 (25-10, 23-25, 24-26, 19-25), on Super Senior Night Saturday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Baidy Ba Earns NCAA Cross Country Championships Spot

INDIANAPOLIS —Kent State will be represented at the NCAA Cross Country Championships for the first time since 2012 with sophomore Baidy Ba qualifying as an individual, the NCAA announced during Saturday afternoon's selection show. Read…

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Ferri Leads Flashes at App State Invite

BOONE, NC- Jake Ferri went a perfect 3-0 on Saturday to capture the 125 pound title, leading four wrestlers who placed at the 2022 App State Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Basketball Back at the M.A.C. Center Sunday vs. NKU

The Kent State women's basketball team seeks its first win of the 2022-23 season when it hosts Northern Kentucky for a 2 p.m. contest Sunday at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Pushes Toledo to Five Sets on Senior Night

KENT, Ohio – After scoring five in a row to send it to a fifth set, Kent State lost to Toledo, 3-2 (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 26-24, 11-15), on Senior Night Friday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ba Places Seventh at NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Anticipates Saturday’s NCAA Selection Show

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Sophomore Baidy Ba broke a Kent State cross country record that stood for 21 years and raced to seventh place at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships on Saturday morning. Ba completed the 10K at Laverne Gibson Course…

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Flashes Head to App State for Mountaineer Invitational

BOONE, N.C.- Kent State wrestling takes another road trip this weekend, heading to the Mountaineer Invitational, hosted by Appalachian State. The event will take place Saturday, November 12 and start at 9:00 a.m. at Varsity Gym. Read more at Kent…

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Veronika Kedronová signs with Kent State Women's Golf

Kent OHIO... On Thursday it was announced that the Kent State women's golf team had signed Veronika Kedronová out of the Czech Republic to join the Flashes program for the 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Mills Inks Connor Malicki on Signing Day

Kent OHIO... On Thursday it was announced that the Kent State men's golf team had signed Connor Malicki out of St. Ignatius High School to join the Flashes program for the 2023-24 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Fall to Seminoles in Season Opener

KENT, Ohio — The Kent State women's basketball team led by double-digits late in the third period before falling to Florida State, 80-71, in the season opener Thursday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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Sincere Carries the Flashes to Home-Opener Win

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team extended its winning streak in home openers to 17 straight after its 76-55 victory over Baldwin College at the M.A.C. Canter. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cross Country Set for NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships

The Kent State cross country program will begin postseason competition Friday at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted by Indiana State at LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Board of Trustees Approves New Indoor Track Surface at Kent State Field House

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Kent State Board of Trustees, has approved a replacement of the indoor track surface inside of the Kent State Field House, as announced by Director of Athletics Randale L.…

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Women’s Hoops Inks Three During Early Signing Period

KENT, Ohio — Kent State women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey announced the addition of Mya Babbitt (Papillion, Nebraska), Bianca Juzzo (Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) and Janae Tyler (Lansing, Michigan), who each signed a National Letter of…

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Flashes Soar Past Falcons 40-6 for Big MACtion Win

BOWLING GREEN, OH- The Golden Flashes forced three turnovers (including a pick six), recorded six sacks and held Bowling Green to 0-for-6 on fourth down in a 40-6 decisive victory for the Anniversary Award on Wednesday night. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Opens Women’s Basketball Season Thursday Night Against Florida State

The Kent State women's basketball team gets the 2022-23 regular season started Thursday night against Florida State at the M.A.C. Center. The game will be part of a doubleheader and will tip approximately 38 minutes following the conclusion of…

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Flashes Ink Hunter and Hayes on Signing Day

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team announced two signees earlier today. LA Hayes and Donovan Hunter will join the Flashes as members of the 2023 signing class. Head Coach Rob Senderoff was pleased to get both of these players "LA…

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Flashes Set to Host Baldwin Wallace In Home Opener

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State men's basketball team (1-0) returns to the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for their season home-opener against Baldwin Wallace (0-0) on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. The Flashes are coming in hot after a…

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Flashes Head to BG for Critical MACtion Matchup

KENT-Week two of MACtion is upon us as the Golden Flashes head to Bowling Green to take on the Falcons for a 7 p.m. kick-off on CBS Sports Network. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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The Golden Flashes Bring Home Win in Season Opener

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team did not disappoint in tonight's season opener against Northern Kentucky. The Golden Flashes took down the Norse 79-57 in Truist Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Announce Phase Two of Strategic Plan

KENT-The Kent State Athletic Department is excited to share an update on the Department's Play as One Strategic Plan Initiative. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Munguia's Triumph Leads Flashes at Clarion Open

CLARION, PA- Enrique Munguia capped a perfect 4-0 day with a 6-4 victory by decision in the championship match at 165 pounds to lead the Flashes at the Clarion Open on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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GOLDEN FLASHES OPEN SEASON ON THE ROAD AGAINST NORTHERN KENTUCKY

KENT, OHIO – The Kent State men's basketball team tips off its 2022-23 season on the road at Northern Kentucky on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. inside the Truist Arena. The Golden Flashes look to meet the Norse for the second time in program…

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Flashes Open Season at Clarion Open

CLARION, Pa.- The Golden Flashes wrestling team will begin their season on the road Sunday, November 6, as they will be competing at the Clarion Open, hosted by Clarion University. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Cardinals in Three Sets

MUNCIE, Ind. – The Kent State volleyball team suffered a 3-0 (16-25, 16-25, 18-25) loss at first-place Ball State on Friday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes fall in Semifinals

OXFORD, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (8-10, 6-1 MAC) fell to App State, 1-0, this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Judy Devine, Chris Plonsky, and Other Title IX Trailblazers Honored at Women Leaders National Convention

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Last month, Women Leaders in College Sports hosted its annual Women Leaders National Convention. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Drops Opener at Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. – Kent State fell to first-place Ball State, 3-0 (15-25, 19-25, 17-25), Thursday evening in a Mid-American Conference volleyball match at Worthen Arena. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Beat Mercyhurst in Exhibition Game

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State women's basketball team beat Mercyhurst, 72-40 ,in an exhibition match at the M.A.C. Center on Thursday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes battle in MAC Tournament

The Kent State field hockey team (8-9, 6-1 MAC) is set to compete against App State in the 2022 Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cambra Soler and Strunk Lead Flashes MAC Haul

CLEVELAND – The Kent State field hockey team had four student athletes total nine post season conference honors, as announced by the Mid-American Conference this morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Volleyball Travels to First-Place Ball State

The Kent State volleyball team will play matches at Mid-American Conference leader Ball State on Thursday and Friday as the final month of the season begins. First serve from Worthen Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. both days. Read more at Kent State…

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Women’s Basketball to Host Mercyhurst for Thursday Exhibition Contest

Kent State continues to ready for the 2022-23 women's basketball campaign with an exhibition contest against Mercyhurst at 5:30 p.m. Thursday inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Home Win Streak Snapped in MACtion Opener

KENT- The Golden Flashes had its program-record 12-game home win streak snapped on Tuesday night in a 27-20 setback to Ball State in the #MACtion opener for both teams. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Closes Out Fall Slate With Eighth Place Finish At Hurricane Invite

Coral Gables, FLA... The Kent State women's golf team battled through the third round but slid two spots on the final day of the Hurricane Invitational to finish their final event of the fall in a tie for eighth. Read more at Kent State…

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Harris, Salopek Earn MAC Postseason Honors

CLEVELAND – Two member of the Kent State soccer team have earned postseason honors from the Mid-American Conference, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Trio of Flashes Inside Top Ten After Opening Day of Hurricane Invitational

Coral Gables, FLA... Despite finishing the second round of this year's Hurricane Invitational in a tie for sixth, three different members of the Kent State women's golf team find themselves in the top seven individually heading into the…

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Flashes Welcome in Ball State to Kick-Off MACtion

KENT-The Golden Flashes kick-off the MACtion of the schedule, hosting Ball State on Tuesday night with a 7 p.m. kick-off inside of Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State falls to Michigan State in last regular season contest

EAST LANSING, MI – The Kent State field hockey team fell to Michigan State, 3-1, this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Broncos, 3-1

KENT, Ohio – Kent State only managed to slow down the high-powered offense of visiting Western Michigan for one set during a 3-1 (15-25, 27-25, 13-25, 19-25) setback Saturday afternoon inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State…

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Men’s Cross Country Duo Runs Historic Races at MAC Championships

ATHENS, Ohio — Sophomore Baidy Ba and junior Joe Farley made history Saturday afternoon at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships as the first Kent State runners to clock sub-24:00 times in the men's 8K race at the…

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Kent State captures MAC Champion Regular Season Title

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team dominated against Bellarmine, 4-1, this evening to receive the Mid-American Conference Championship regular season title. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Post Friday Sweep Vs. NIU

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State started the weekend with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-20) win over Northern Illinois during Friday night's Dig for the Cure/Black Out Cancer match. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Back in Action at MAC Cross Country Championships

The Kent State men's and women's cross country teams will run at the Ohio University Golf Course for the second time this fall on Saturday when the teams compete at the Mid-American Conference Championships. Read more at Kent State…

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Volleyball to Host Huskies and Broncos in Return to M.A.C. Center

Kent State returns to action at the M.A.C. Center for a pair of Mid-American Conference volleyball contests as part of Halloweekent. The Golden Flashes host Northern Illinois for the Dig for the Cure/Black Out Cancer match on Friday at 6 p.m. The…

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Flashes Fall to Buffalo in Season Finale

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team lost 2-0 to Buffalo in the last game of the Mid-American Conference schedule on Thursday at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Picked Fourth in MAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Poll

CLEVELAND – The Kent State women's basketball team has been picked to finish fourth in the Mid-American Conference, as the 2022-23 MAC Coaches' Preseason Poll was announced on Thursday (Oct. 27). Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Wraps Up Regular Season with a Pair of Games

The Kent State field hockey team (7-8, 5-1 MAC) takes on Bellarmine for the final regular season home contest on Friday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 30, the Golden Flashes travel to East Lansing to face off against Michigan State at 1 p.m. …

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Hoogeboom Named MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week

CLEVELAND Ohio... It was announced on Monday that Mayka Hoogeboom had been named Mid American Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes to Face Buffalo in Regular Season Finale

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will look to secure its spot in the in the Mid-American Conference tournament in the final game of the regular season against Buffalo on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium.…

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Flashes Picked First in 2022-23 Preseason Coaches Poll, Two Named All-MAC

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Kent State Men's Basketball team was picked first in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference announced earlier today. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Signs Team IMPACT Recruit Zoe

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team signed six-year-old Zoe as the newest member of its team during an inspirational Team IMPACT Signing Day celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Harris Named MAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week

CLEVELAND – Redshirt senior defender Tianna Harris has earned Mid-American Conference Defense Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State falls to No. 7 Virginia

Charlottesville, VA – The Kent State field hockey team (7-9, 5-1 MAC) fell to No. 7 Virginia (11-5) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Wrap Up Williams Cup in Seventh

Wilmington, NC... The Kent State men's golf team battled but slid a spot on Sunday to close out the Williams Cup with a seventh-place finish. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Mount Late Comeback, Force Draw with Central Michigan

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – In a true tale of two halves, the Kent State soccer team mounted a late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw on the road against Mid-American Conference foe Central Michigan on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Seeking Strong Final Day to Close Out Williams Cup

Wilmington, NC... The Kent State men's golf team remains in sixth at this year's Williams Cup with a chance to gain ground in the penultimate round on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Defend Wagon Wheel for Fourth Straight Season

KENT, OHIO-The Golden Flashes successfully defended the Wagon Wheel on Saturday afternoon, capturing the coveted trophy for the fourth-consecutive year in a 33-27 victory at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set to Face Central Michigan in Final Road Test

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer will square off with Central Michigan in its final road contest of the regular season on Sunday, Oct. 23. First touch is set for 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gardner Joins 2,000-Digs Club in Friday Match at Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Graduate student Erin Gardner added her name to the short list of Kent State volleyball players who have recorded 2,000 career digs during a 3-0 (16-25, 24-26, 13-25) setback Friday night at Buffalo. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State 3-2 victory over Longwood in shootout

FARMVILLE, VA – The Kent State field hockey team (­7-7, 5-1 MAC) wins 3-2 against Longwood (3-12, 1-5 MAC) this evening after double overtime and a shootout. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison Leads the Pack After Day One of Williams Cup

Wilmington, NC... After the opening round of the Williams Cup on Friday, Jordan Gilkison leads the way in a tie for first with Michigan State's Drew Hackett. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Zips in Annual Wagon Wheel Rivalry Game

KENT-It is Wagon Wheel Week and the Golden Flashes will host the rival Zips at noon this Saturday for the annual Battle for the Wagon Wheel as part of the year-long Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Finish Fall Strong at Williams Cup

Wilmington, NC... After a brief stumble in Tennessee, the Kent State men's golf team will look to regain momentum heading into the winter break at this year's Williams Cup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Draw with Ball State

KENT, Ohio – In a battle for sole possession of second place in the Mid-American Conference, the Kent State soccer team drew with the visiting Ball State Cardinals 0-0 on Thursday night at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Fall to Bulls in Thursday MAC Volleyball Contest

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Kent State fell to host Buffalo, 3-0 (21-25, 12-25, 21-25), in a Mid-American Conference volleyball matchup inside of Alumni Arena on Thursday evening. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State travels to Virginia for weekend contests

The Kent State field hockey team (6-7, 4-1 MAC) travels to Virginia this weekend to face off against Longwood University in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m., the Golden Flashes head to…

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Soccer Ready for Heavyweight Matchup with Ball State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer will square off with Ball State in a battle between two of the top teams in the Mid-American Conference on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. First touch is set for 7 p.m. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Take Top Two Spots to Dominate Sunflower Invitational

Lawrence, KAN... Despite frigid temps delaying and shortening the finish of the event, the Kent State women's golf team pressed through the cold and rolled through the 15-team field to win this year's Sunflower Invitational, locking out…

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Volleyball Falls in Five to Bobcats

KENT, Ohio – Kent State dropped a Mid-American Conference volleyball battle against Ohio Tuesday evening inside the M.A.C. Center, 3-2 (20-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 6-15). Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Busy Week Begins Against Bobcats at M.A.C. Center

The Kent State volleyball team will play three matches in four days, starting with a battle against Ohio inside the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday. The Golden Flashes will travel to Buffalo for contests on Thursday and Friday. All three matches are…

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Golden Flashes Announce FlaSHEs WILL Campaign

KENT- The Golden Flashes Athletic Department is excited to announce the FlaSHEs WILL giving campaign as part of the 50 years of Title IX year-long celebration. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Sunflower State for Marilynn Smith Invitational

Lawrence, KAN... After opening their season with a pair of strong, top-four finishes, the Kent State women's golf team will head to the heartland for this year's Sunflower Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Draws with Northern Illinois

DEKALB, Ill. – The Kent State soccer team earned a 1-1 draw against Northern Illinois in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State falls to No. 4 Penn State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (6-7) fell 3-0 against No. 4 Penn State (13-2) Sunday afternoon at Murphy-Mellis Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Tyson Joins 1,000 Kills Club in Saturday Rivalry Matchup

KENT, Ohio – Graduate student Danie Tyson recorded her 1,000th career kill Saturday afternoon as Kent State lost each set by just two points in a 3-0 setback against Akron (25-27, 24-26, 23-25), as the rivals split the weekend series and…

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Flashes Hot Start Doesn't Last at Toledo

TOLEDO- The Golden Flashes jumped out to an early lead but the hometown Rockets rallied for a 52-31 victory at the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set for Road Showdown with Northern Illinois

KENT, Ohio – Kent State soccer will face off with Northern Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 13, in DeKalb, Ill. in an ever-important conference road matchup. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Posts 3-0 Victory to Begin Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge Series

KENT, Ohio – Kent State recorded a season-best .402 hitting percentage in a dominant win over rival Akron, 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-19) in a Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge contest Friday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent…

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Lisle Leads Strong Showing at Falcon Invite

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kent State concluded preparation for the upcoming Mid-American Conference Cross Country Championships at the Falcon Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State falls to Miami

OXFORD, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (6-6, 4-1 MAC) fell 2-1 against Miami (8-6, 4-1 MAC) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hoops Pre-Season Showcase Highlights Halloweekent Festivities

KENT- The Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball teams get their 2022-23 season started on Thursday, October 27th for their annual pre-season showcase as part of Halloweekent for the Golden Flashes. Read more at Kent State University…

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Gymnastics Release 2022-23 Schedule

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's gymnastics team released its 2022-23 regular season schedule on Friday. Head Coach Brice Biggin and the Golden Flashes are set to compete in nine regular season competitions before hosting the…

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Flashes Head to Toledo to Face West Leading Rockets

KENT-The Golden Flashes are back on the road again this weekend, heading to Toledo to face the west division leading Toledo Rockets on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Harris' Goal Gives Flashes 1-0 Edge Over BG

KENT, Ohio – In a battle between two teams tied for third place in the Mid-American Conference standings, the Kent State soccer team took down Bowling Green 1-0 at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium on Thursday night. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Volleyball to Host Wagon Wheel Challenge Contests in Return to M.A.C. Center

In its return to the M.A.C. Center following back-to-back road weekends, Kent State will host Akron in a pair of Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge matches on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The rivalry contests will begin a stretch of five…

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Kent State Cross Country Back in Action at Falcon Invite

Kent State continues the cross country season on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Falcon Invitational, hosted by Bowling Green. The meet will take place at the Bowling Green Cross Country Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State takes on Miami and Penn State

The Kent State field hockey team (6-5, 4-0 MAC) travels to Miami University for a Mid-American Conference matchup on Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. The Flashes return home on Sunday, Oct. 16 to face off against No. 4 Penn State at 12 p.m. Read more at…

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Soccer Set for Showdown with Bowling Green

KENT, Ohio – Kent State women's soccer is set for a showdown with Bowling Green on Thursday night at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate in Top Ten

Jonesborough, TENN... The Kent State men's golf team lept two spots on the final day of this year's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegate, passing MAC rival Toledo to finish the tournament in a tie for ninth. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Looking For Late Surge on Final Day in Jonesborough

Jonesborough, TENN... The Kent State men's golf team gained a stroke but lost a place on the second day of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate and will be in search of a big surge in the third and final round. Read more at Kent State…

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Trio of January Conference Games Flexed to National TV

KENT- Three Golden Flashes' games have been selected for national television as announced by the Mid-American Conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State wins against Central Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (6-5, 4-0 MAC) won 5-0 against Central Michigan this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Reed in Top Ten After Opening Round in Tennessee

Jonesborough, TENN... The Kent State men's golf team will have work to do in rounds two and three of this year's Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate after a slow start on Sunday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Draw with Miami on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio – In a physical game from start to finish, the Kent State soccer team drew with Miami, 1-1, on Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Headed South for Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate

Jonesborough, TENN... The Kent State men's golf team has been heating up heading into the final two tournaments of their fall schedule, finishing second at the Gopher Invitational and Windon Memorial to finish September strong. Read more at…

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Kent State hosts Central Michigan for Senior Day

The Kent State field hockey team (5-5, MAC 3-0) is set to host Central Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. Before the game, the senior class of 2022 will be honored. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Miami Fends Off Kent State Comeback

OXFORD, OH- The Kent State Golden Flashes' comeback came up three points shy on Saturday afternoon in a 27-24 setback to the Miami RedHawks at Yager Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Earn Key MAC Sweep at EMU

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Kent State volleyball team defeated host Eastern Michigan, 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-23) in a Mid-American Conference matchup Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Miami on Senior Day

KENT, Ohio – Kent State women's soccer continues Mid-American Conference play with its first of two straight home matches, as the Golden Flashes host Miami in a 1 p.m. kick at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium on Oct. 9. Read more at Kent…

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Matthews Achieves 1,000 Career Kills Friday at CMU

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Senior Savannah Matthews became the 15th member of Kent State's 1,000-kills club on Friday evening during a 3-0 (15-25, 13-25, 23-25) setback at Central Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fan 16 in Fall Ball Victory

KENT- Six Golden Flashes' pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts in a 7-1 fall ball exhibition victory over the Malone Pioneers on Thursday night at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Team IMPACT

KENT – The Kent State University Athletic Department is excited to announce a two-year enhanced partnership with Team IMPACT, building on a partnership that started in 2018. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Oxford for Key MAC Matchup

KENT-The Golden Flashes hit the road for the first time in Mid-American Conference play, making the trek to Yager Stadium in Oxford to face the Miami of Ohio RedHawks. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Set for Road Contests Against Chippewas and Eagles

The Kent State volleyball hits the road for the second weekend in a row, visiting Central Michigan for a 6 p.m. match on Friday and then heading to Eastern Michigan for a 4 p.m. battle on Saturday. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN3. Read more…

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Lape, Arthur Lead Flashes Against Eastern Michigan

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Freshman Mary Kate Lape and sophomore Alisa Arthur each tallied a brace as the Kent State soccer team defeated Eastern Michigan 4-2 on Thursday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Ready to Take On Eastern Michigan

KENT, Ohio – For the second week in a row, the Kent State soccer team heads to the Mitten State for a Thursday matchup, this time against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 6. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Celebrate Successful Homecoming Weekend

KENT-Generations of alumni made the trip back to Kent, Ohio last weekend for Homecoming 2022, marking milestones and making memories. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Softball Welcomes Lexie Handley as Volunteer Assistant

KENT, Ohio – Head coach Eric Oakley announced that Lexie Handley has joined the Kent State softball program as a volunteer assistant. The 2022 NFCA All-Midwest Region and All-Big Ten selection will work with the Golden Flashes' pitchers. …

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Cephas' Career Day Honored by Mid-American Conference

KENT- Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas has been named the Mid-American Conference's East Division Offensive Player of the Week for his record-setting performance in the win against Ohio. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Former Flash Mackenzie Hughes Collects Second PGA Tour Win

JACKSON, Miss... Mackenzie Hughes closed out a momumental weekend with a bang on Sunday, sinking a birdie in a playoff of the 18th hole against Sepp Straka to claim victory in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State falls to Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Kent State field hockey team (5-5, MAC 3-0) fell 3-0 against Ohio State (5-5) this afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Rananllo's Last-Second Goal Leads Flashes to 2-2 Draw

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team came from behind to walk away with a 2-2 draw against Toledo on Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set Records and Hold Off Bobcats in Homecoming Win

KENT- The Kent State Golden Flashes re-wrote the program record books and held off a feisty Ohio Bobcats squad in a thrilling 31-24 overtime victory on a homecoming Saturday at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Earns First MAC Win Saturday at Miami

OXFORD, Ohio – Kent State overcame the adversity of a tough opening set and defeated host Miami, 3-1 (13-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-12) for its first Mid-American Conference win of the season on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Soccer Ready to Bounce Back Against Toledo

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team is back home following a pair of road matchups and is set to host Toledo on Sunday, Oct. 2, as part of Kent State's Homecoming weekend. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University…

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Men’s Cross Country Impresses at Live in Lou Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kent State men's cross country team had a strong showing Saturday morning at the Live in Lou Classic, placing eighth in the field of 31 schools. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall in Five at Miami

OXFORD, Ohio – Kent State fought back after dropping the first two sets of a Mid-American Conference volleyball matchup Friday night inside Millett Hall but lost to Miami, 3-2 (25-27, 9-25, 25-18, 25-22, 8-15). Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Top Bobcats in Overtime, 4-3

ATHENS, Ohio – Freshman Patricia Strunk's second goal of the day in the seventh minute of overtime was the winner as the Kent State field hockey team defeated Ohio, 4-3, in a Mid-American Conference contest at Pruitt Field on Friday. …

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Cross Country Heads to Live in Lou Classic

Kent State continues the cross country season Saturday, Oct. 1 with the 21st annual Live in Lou Classic hosted by the Louisville Sports Commission at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Host Bobcats on Homecoming Saturday

KENT- The Golden Flashes return home to the friendly confines of Dix Stadium as they welcome in the Ohio University Bobcats in the annual homecoming game. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Western Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State soccer team was unable to extend its conference win streak, falling 3-1 to Western Michigan on Thursday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Visit Miami to Begin Four-Match Road Stretch

Kent State heads to Miami for the second weekend of the Mid-American Conference volleyball season. The two-match series begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 and concludes with a 5 p.m. contest on Saturday, Oct. 1. Fans can watch the first match on…

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Kent State travels to take on the Bobcats and Buckeyes

The Kent State field hockey team (4-4, MAC 2-0) faces off against Ohio University on Friday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. and then travels to Columbus to take on Ohio State on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Ready to Take on Western Michigan

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team continues Mid-American Conference play with its second consecutive road match, as the Golden Flashes travel to Kalamazoo, Mich., to face Western Michigan on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. Read more…

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Men’s Golf Ties for Second at Windon Memorial

SKOKIE, Ill. – Ben MacLean and Cade Breitenstine posted top-10 finishes to lead the Kent State men's golf team to a tie for second place at the Windon Memorial. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Sweeps Conference Weekly Awards

CLEVELAND – Two student-athletes on the Kent State soccer team have earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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MacLean Leads Flashes, Flashes Lead Field After Day One of Windon Memorial

Skokie Ill... After day one of the Windon Memorial the Kent State men's golf team leads the pack with strong play throughout the Flashes lineup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Announce New Family Four Pack Plan

KENT-The Kent State Athletics Ticket Office is excited to announce a new family four-pack ticket package and concessions voucher for home football games. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Skokie for Windon Memorial

Skokie, ILL... After a week to rest up the Kent State men's golf team will look to build on the momentum of a phenomenal second-place finish in Minnesota as the Flashes travel to Illinois for this year's Windon Memorial. Read more at Kent…

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Stambolich, Salopek Score as Flashes Beat Akron

AKRON, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team did not let a 40-minute lightning delay or a constant deluge of rain dampen the momentum that it has been building throughout the last few matches, topping Akron 2-0 in the first installment of the…

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Kent State Drops Saturday Battle to BG

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team was unable to earn a weekend split with visiting Bowling Green and fell 3-0 (24-26, 15-25, 21-25) Saturday afternoon inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Give #1Georgia a Run in 39-22 Setback

ATHENS, GA- Kent State closed the non-conference portion of its season on Saturday, giving the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs all they could handle in a 39-22 setback inside Sanford Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Ready to Square Off Against Akron

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team will round out the first weekend of conference play on Sunday, Sept. 25, when it hits the road to face Akron at 1 p.m. This will be the first matchup in the 2022 Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel…

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Flashes Fall in MAC Volleyball Opener

KENT, Ohio – Kent State came out on the short end of a Mid-American Conference East Division battle with preseason favorite Bowling Green on Friday night, falling 3-1 (8-25, 21-25, 26-24, 26-28) inside of the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State wins 7-0 against Ball State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (4-4, 2-0 MAC) dominated on the field against Ball State (4-3, 1-1 MAC) to win 7-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to Georgia to Close Non-Conference Play

KENT-The Golden Flashes wrap up their non-conference season on Saturday, heading between the hedges to take on the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs at noon inside Sanford Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Salopek Scores Twice, Leads Flashes to Win Over Ohio

KENT, Ohio – Freshman Kelsey Salopek tallied her first career goal and first career brace on Thursday night as the Kent State soccer team won its first game of the season, beating Ohio 2-0 at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State to Host BG in MAC East Volleyball Clash

The Kent State volleyball team seeks to make a statement during the opening weekend of Mid-American Conference play as it hosts East Division preseason favorite Bowling Green for a pair of matches at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Impress in Collegiate Summer Leagues

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes baseball team had an impressive summer across several collegiate leagues this summer. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State faces off against Ball State

The Kent State field hockey team (3-4, 1-0 MAC) is back home this weekend against Ball State (4-2, 1-0 MAC) for another Mid-American Conference matchup. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open MAC Play Against Ohio

KENT, Ohio – In a rematch of last season's MAC Tournament semifinal match, Kent State soccer will host Ohio on Thursday, Sept. 22, in the conference opener for both squads. Game time from Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium is set for 7 p.m. …

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Kent State Alum Take Center Stage as Connors and Pendrith Tee Off at Presidents Cup

Charlotte, NC... The 14th annual Presidents Cup, which pits some of the best American golfers against the best from the rest the world, will feature a pair of Kent State Alumni as Corey Connors and Taylor Pendrith take center stage on Tuesday. Read…

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Flashes Take Top Four Finish at Mercedes Benz Intercollegiate

Knoxville, TENN... The Kent State women's golf team is off to a hot start in 2022, holding on for a fourth place finish at the Mercedes Benz Intercollegiate after posting a top-three result at the Dick McGuire to open their season last week. …

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Schober Returns as Track and Field Associate Head Coach

KENT, Ohio — Kent State track and field alum Michael Schober was recently hired as associate head coach, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Nathan Fanger announced. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Strike Deal With Story-Telling Platform FanWord

KENT-Kent State has announced a partnership with FanWord and its storytelling product FanWord Stories to help Kent State student-athletes tell their stories. Kent State becomes the first Mid-American Conference member institution to partner with…

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Nuchsila Shines as Flashes Surge to Third on Opening Day of Mercedez Benz

Knoxville, TENN... The Kent State women's golf team will be flying high heading into the final round of the Mercedes Benz Intercollegiate, after surging to the top of a loaded field on Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Sweeps MAC East Player of the Week Awards

CLEVELAND – Kent State volleyball student-athletes Erin Gardner, Alex Haffner and Savannah Matthews have earned Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Read more at Kent…

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Kent State Returns To Tennessee for Mercedes Benz Invitational

Knoxville, TENN... After kicking off their 25th season with a third-place finish at the Dick McGuire Invitational last week, the Kent State women's golf team, now ranked 46th in the nation, will travel to Tennessee for this year's Mercedes…

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Kent State Wins MAC Opener Against App State

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Field Hockey team defeated App State, 2-1, in the MAC opener this afternoon at Murphy-Mellis Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Set Program Record in Rout of Sharks

KENT- The Golden Flashes set a new program record with their 10th consecutive home win with a 63-10 victory over the Long Island Sharks in the 2022 home opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Six in Five-Setter at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Kent State dominated the fifth set to earn a hard-fought 3-2 (22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 16-25, 15-7) win at Youngstown State to close non-league action on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Wrestling Announces 22-23 Schedule

KENT - Kent State head wrestling coach, Jim Andrassy, is excited to announce the 2022-23 wrestling schedule. The Golden Flashes will host five events this season, split between the MAC Center and the Kent State Field House, and will also return to a…

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Farley and Ba Lead Kent State at Spartan Invitational

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Junior Joe Farley and sophomore Baidy Ba raced to top-10 finishes at the Spartan Invitational on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Hosts App State for MAC opener

The Kent State field hockey team hosts App State for the Mid-American Conference opener on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Up 2022 Home Slate with Long Island

KENT- The Golden Flashes open up the 2022 home season on Saturday afternoon with the Long Island University Sharks entering Dix Stadium for a noon kickoff. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Takes Down Cleveland State, 3-0

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team made quick work of visiting Cleveland State, winning 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 21) on Thursday to start the final week of non-conference action. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Cross Country Returns to Action in East Lansing

The Kent State cross country teams will be back in action on Friday at the Spartan Invitational. Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Golf Course will host the meet. The women's 6K will start the day at 11 a.m. with the men's…

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Volleyball to Battle for Northeast Ohio Bragging Rights

Kent State seeks to claim bragging rights as it closes the non-conference volleyball slate against a pair of local Horizon League schools. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hoogeboom Claims Medalist Honors at Dick McGuire Invitational

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Senior Mayka Hoogeboom earned her first collegiate victory to lead the Kent State women's golf team finish tied for third at the season-opening Dick McGuire Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sibling Revelry Brewing Becomes Official Craft Beer of Kent State Athletics

KENT-The Kent State Athletic Department has reached a partnership with Sibling Revelry Brewing (SRB), making the Westlake, Ohio based company the official craft beer of Kent State Athletics. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Announce Football Promotional Schedule

KENT- Kent State University football celebrates its 100th season with five home games in 2022. Students and are welcomed back to Dix Stadium complete with a refreshed appearance along with enhanced game day amenities and expanded dining options. …

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Hoogeboom Makes History, Leads After First Day at Dick McGuire Invitational

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Mayka Hoogeboom started her senior campaign in historic fashion, firing a 9-under 135 to tie the Kent State women's golf record for lowest 36-hole total, and takes a three-stroke lead into the final round at the Dick…

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Kent State Surges to Top Two Finish at Gopher Invitational

Independence, MN... After a strong Monday on the links, the Kent State men's golf team overtook Michigan State to finish the Gopher Invitational in a tie for second. The Flashes wrapped up their time in Independence 15 strokes under par and…

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Big Weekend Earns McGuire First MAC East Offensive Player of the Week Selection

CLEVELAND – Kent State freshman Mackenzie McGuire has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Earn a Pair of MAC East Honors

KENT- Kent State linebacker Khalib Johns and punter Josh Smith have been named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for their efforts at seventh-ranked Oklahoma on Saturday night. Read more at…

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Flashes Off To Hot Start At Gopher Invitational

Independence, MN... The Kent State men's golf team began this year's Gopher Invitational with a bang, jumping out to a third place start on Sunday shooting 11 strokes under par as a team. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall Just Short to No. 22 Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking on a ranked opponent for the first time this season, the Kent State soccer team fell to No. 22 Ohio State 2-1 on in a tightly-contested match Sunday in Columbus. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State falls to Maine, 3-1

ORONO, Maine – The Kent State field hockey team fell to University of Maine, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Women’s Golf to Tee Off 25th Season at Dick McGuire Invitational

The 25th season of Kent State women's golf begins with the Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Golden Flashes captured the team title by at least five strokes in their two most recent appearances at the event in 2018 and…

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Flashes Head North For Gopher Invitational

Independence, MN... After kicking off their season in South Bend last weekend, the Kent State men's golf team has arrived in Minnesota for this year's Gopher Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sooners Pull Away from Flashes in Second Half

NORMAN, OK- The Golden Flashes held a 3-0 lead late into the first half on Saturday night but a second-half rally by the seventh-ranked Sooners proved to be the difference in a 33-3 Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McGuire’s MVP Performance Leads Kent State to Unbeaten Weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kent State overcame slow starts and put the finishing touches on an undefeated weekend at the Marshall Invite with a 3-1 win over Charleston Southern and a 3-2 victory over the host Thundering Herd on Saturday. The Golden…

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Golden Flashes Fall to Hofstra in Double Overtime

ORONO, Maine – The Kent State field hockey team fell to Hofstra, 2-1, in double overtime Saturday during a hard-fought battle at the Maine Field Hockey Complex. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Beat Racers to Begin Weekend at Marshall Invite

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Freshman Mackenzie McGuire recorded a career-high 24 kills as the Kent State volleyball team took down Murray State, 3-1 (15-25, 25-14, 25-19, 27-25) Friday afternoon in the team's first match of the Marshall Invite. …

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Flashes End Road Trip at #7 Oklahoma

NORMAN, OK- The Golden Flashes wrap up an extensive road trip to start the 2022 football season, heading to Norman to take on the seventh-ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Penguins Blank Flashes in Physical Battle

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team fell to Youngstown State 1-0 on Thursday, as the Golden Flashes battled closely with the Penguins all night but failed to register a second-half equalizer. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Continues Non-Conference Play at Marshall Invite

The Kent State volleyball team will be back on the road this weekend at the Marshall Invite in Huntington, West Virginia. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Ready to Wrap Up Nonconference Schedule

KENT, Ohio – Kent State soccer will wrap up the nonconference portion of its schedule with a pair of road matches against intrastate foes this week, squaring off against Youngstown State at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Ohio State at 6 p.m.…

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Kieran Minton Named Field Hockey Assistant Coach

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team has made an addition to the coaching staff with the hiring Kieran Minton as an assistant coach. Minton served as a volunteer assistant at Ohio State during the 2021 season. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Unveil 2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule

KENT- Kent State head men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff has an exciting and challenging schedule finalized for the 2022-23 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Finish Fighting Irish Classic 14th

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Kent State men's golf team finished their opening tournament of the season with a 14th place finish at this year's Fighting Irish Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Haffner Named MAC East Setter of the Week

CLEVELAND – Kent State graduate student Alex Haffner has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Setter of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Draw with Greyhounds

BALTIMORE – In the first-ever meeting between the Kent State soccer team and the Loyola Greyhounds (2-3-1), a hard-fought match ended in a 0-0 tie on Sunday night. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison Leads The Flashes on Day One of Fighting Irish Classic

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Kent State men's golf team will head into the final round of the Fighting Irish Classic on Monday in twelfth place among the field of 15. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Dominates Second Half in 3-2 Win over Bucknell

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team won against Bucknell, 3-2, Sunday at Murphy-Mellis Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Open Season In South Bend At Fighting Irish Classic

South Bend, IN... The Kent State men's golf team will open their 2022 campaign in South Bend at the Fighting Irish Classic, a tournament they finished fourth at in 2021. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Season Opener At Washington

SEATTLE- The Golden Flashes dropped the opener of the 2022 season on Saturday night, falling 45-20 to the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball Splits Pair of Matches to Close Kent State Invitational

KENT, Ohio – Kent State bounced back from a 3-1 loss to Cornell Saturday with an impressive 3-1 victory over Oakland as the Kent State Invitational came to a close Saturday evening at the M.A.C. Center. Read more at Kent State University…

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Golden Flashes Silence Screaming Eagles in Home Opener

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team rarely played from behind during a 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-22) victory over Southern Indiana in Friday night's Kent State Invitational contest, marking the program's fourth straight…

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Flashes Kick Off Season on Saturday Night in Washington

SEATTLE-The Golden Flashes kick off the 2022 season on Saturday night when they take on the Washington Huskies inside Husky Stadium at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT on Fox Sports 1 and the Kent State Radio Network. Read more at Kent State University…

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Five Golden Flashes Race to Top-10 Finishes in Cross Country Opener

ATHENS, Ohio — All five scorers finished in the top 11 as the Kent State men's cross country team placed second in the Ohio XC Invitational Friday morning at the Ohio University Golf Course. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls to No. 10 Syracuse

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team fell to No. 10 Syracuse Friday afternoon at Murphy-Mellis Field by a score of 5-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Volleyball in Action at Home for Kent State Invitational

Volleyball opens the 2022 home schedule this weekend as it hosts the Kent State Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cross Country Season Begins Friday in Athens

Kent State will open the 2022 cross country season at the Ohio XC Invitational on Friday. The meet will be held at the Ohio University Golf Course with the women's race starting at 11 a.m. and followed by the men's race at 11:45 a.m. Both…

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Field Hockey Hosts No. 10 Syracuse, Bucknell to Open Home Slate at Murphy-Mellis Field

The Kent State Field Hockey team makes its 2022 debut at Murphy-Mellis field with a pair of noon contests this weekend. The Golden Flashes will host 10th-ranked Syracuse on Friday, Sept. 2 and then battle Bucknell on Sunday, Sept. 4. Read more at…

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Baseball to Host Walk On Tryouts September 12th

KENT-The Kent State baseball program will host its annual walk-on tryout on Monday September 12 at 5:30 p.m at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hibbett Named New McLendon Leadership Fellow at Kent State

KENT- Kristyn Hibbett will join the Kent State University Athletic Staff as the next "future leader" through McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI) as announced today. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Can't Get Past Pitt

PITTSBURGH – The Kent State soccer team (0-3-1) fell to Pitt in its second consecutive road match on Wednesday, losing 7-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Road Trip Continues against Pitt, Loyola

KENT, Ohio – The nonconference road trip continues this week for the Kent State soccer program as the Golden Flashes head to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Aug. 31, to square off against Pitt at 7 p.m., followed by a trip to Baltimore to battle…

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Jarecke Earns MAC East Defensive Player of the Week Award

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Gracey Jarecke has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Picked to Top MAC East in Annual Coaches' Poll

KENT- For the second-straight year, the Golden Flashes have earned the top spot in the east division in the annual Mid-American Conference's Coaches' Poll. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Can't Fend Off Flyers, Fall 1-0

DAYTON, Ohio – On a scorching Sunday afternoon, the Kent State soccer team dropped a hard-fought battle on the road against Dayton, falling 1-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Falls in Five-Set Battle to Host Dukes

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Kent State showed great fight in forcing a fifth set but fell short against host James Madison, 3-2 (20-25, 29-31, 25-20, 25-23, 4-15), in the finale of the season-opening JMU Invitational on Saturday night. The…

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Flashes Fall to No. 6 Liberty

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Kent State field hockey team fell to No. 6 Liberty, 9-0, in its second weekend game at the Hoosier Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Sarrabayrouse’s Goal Gives Flashes Overtime Victory over Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Freshman Maia Sarrabayrouse converted a one-timer off a pass from freshman Patricia Strunk during the seventh minute of overtime as the Kent State opened the 2022 season with a 1-0 victory over host Indiana on Friday…

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Volleyball Takes Two Friday at JMU Invitational

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Kent State volleyball team posted 3-1 victories over UAlbany and Robert Morris Friday at the JMU Invitational, marking a successful debut for head coach Haley Eckerman. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Set for Road Showdown with Dayton

Kent, Ohio – The Kent State soccer team will hit the highway heading west for its first road test of the season on Sunday, when they face off against Dayton at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Field Hockey 2022 Season Kicks Off at Hoosier Invitational

The Kent State Field Hockey team kicks off the 2022 season this weekend at the Hoosier Invitational. On Friday, the Golden Flashes face off against Indiana and on Saturday they take on No. 6 Liberty. Both games begin at 12 p.m. Read more at Kent…

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Volleyball Season Begins at JMU Invitational

A new era of Kent State volleyball starts this weekend as first-year head coach Haley Eckerman's squad will play three matches at the JMU Invitational in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces 2022-23 Women’s Basketball Schedule

KENT, Ohio — Head coach Todd Starkey announced a rigorous schedule for the upcoming 2022-23 season for the Kent State women's basketball team. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Savannah Matthews Selected to East Division Preseason All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — Senior outside hitter Savannah Matthews was named to the six-member East Division Preseason All-MAC Team, the Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday morning. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Announce Staff Additions and Promotions

KENT, OHIO- Director of Athletics, Randale L. Richmond has announced administrative staff additions and a series of promotions. These changes were a part of the next phase of departmental review to enhance the student-athlete experience and create…

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Kent State Partners with Opendorse for NIL Platform

KENT, OHIO- Kent State Athletics has partnered with Opendorse, creating an all-in-one Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) platform for the department with one of the industry leaders in the NIL space. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Fall to Golden Grizzlies

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team dropped a hard-fought to the visiting Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon, falling 2-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Tie with Cleveland State in Season Opener

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's soccer team opened the 2022 season Thursday night with a physical match against Cleveland State at Dix Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Harris Named to Hermann Trophy, United Soccer Coaches Watch Lists

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The United Soccer Coaches announced the defenders on its Division I Women's Players to Watch list, with graduate senior Tianna Harris named as one of the 35 student-athlete to keep an eye on. Read more at Kent State…

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Soccer Set to Kick Off 2022 Campaign with Two Home Matches

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State women's soccer team is set to begin its 2022 season this week against a pair of Horizon League foes, hosting Cleveland State Thursday at 7 P.M. and Oakland at 1P.M. on Sunday, with both games being played at Zoeller…

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Kent State Picked Second in MAC Field Hockey Preseason Coaches’ Poll

CLEVELAND — The Kent State field hockey team has been voted to finish second in the Mid-American Conference in 2022, as the conference office announced the preseason coaches' poll Monday morning. Read more at Kent State University…

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Eighteen Flashes Named WCGA Scholastic All-Americans

BOWLING GREEN, Oh. - The Kent State gymnastics program had 18 student-athletes earn Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America honors, it was announced Wednesday, Aug. 10. Read more at Kent State University…

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Carly Adkins Joins Kent State Softball Coaching Staff

KENT, Ohio — Kent State softball head coach Eric Oakley announced the addition of Carly Adkins as an assistant coach. Adkins was the head coach at Southwest Baptist University, a Division II institution located in Bolivar, Missouri, last…

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Harris Named to United Soccer Coaches Watch List

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The United Soccer Coaches announced the defenders on its Division I Women's Players to Watch list, with graduate senior Tianna Harris named as one of the 35 student-athlete to keep an eye on. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Athletics Celebrates a Banner Fundraising Year

KENT, OHIO – In Athletic Director Randale L. Richmond's first full year at the helm of the Kent State Department of Athletics, support from donors and alumni for The Golden Flashes Club (TGFC) reached an unprecedented level of generosity.…

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Kent State Men's Basketball Heads Down Under

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team is in Australia for three games against international competition. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Flashes Named GCAA All-American Scholars

NORMAN, Okla. – Kent State University men's golfers Cade Breitenstine, Luca Civello and Josh Gilkison were among the student-athletes named to the 2021-22 Srixon/Cleveland Golf NCAA Division I All-American Scholars, as announced by the…

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Mills Inducted Ontario Golf Hall of Fame

ONTARIO, Canada.... Last weekend, Kent State head men's golf Coach Jon Mills was inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame, among a star-studded 2022 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place 15 Student-Athletes on IWLCA Academic Honor Roll

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Kent State University women's lacrosse team had 15 student-athletes named to the 2022 IWLCA Division I Academic Honor Roll, the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association announced on Wednesday. …

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Kent State Women’s Soccer Earns College Team Academic Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kent State University women's soccer team earned recognition for its exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2021-22 academic year as a College Team Academic Award winner, the United Soccer Coaches (USC)…

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Vance Named to Wuerffel Award Watch List for Second-Straight Year

ATLANTA – Kent State wide receiver Isaac Vance has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy Award Watch list for the second consecutive season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Field Hockey Finalize Incoming Class

KENT, OHIO... Fresh off a share of the 2021 MAC regular season title, the Kent State field hockey team has reloaded for the upcoming season, adding ten new members to their 2022 squad. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Pegged Second in East in MAC Media Day Poll

CLEVELAND, OHIO- The Golden Flashes earned three first-place votes and are pegged second in the annual pre-season media poll announced at the Mid-American Conference's Media Day held at the House of Blues in Cleveland. Read more at Kent State…

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Thomas-Dodd and Fraga Compete at World Athletics Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – Kent State University track and field graduates Danniel Thomas-Dodd and Samory Fraga competed at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, which concluded Sunday at Hayward Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Leach Named to Mackey Award Watch List

KENT, OHIO- Kent State tight end Kris Leach has been named to the John Mackey Award watch list as announced by the "Friends of John Mackey". Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cephas Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

KENT, OHIO- Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas has been named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List as announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cooper Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

KENT, OHIO- Kent State running back Marquez Cooper has been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List as announced by the Maxwell Football Club. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Give Back to Community Through Youth Camp

KENT, Ohio -- The star-studded duo of Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs not only excels on the court but in giving back to the community as well. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Golden Flashes Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honorees

NEW ORLEANS – The Kent State men's and women's track and field teams and 10 individual student-athletes received All-Academic honors for the 2022 season, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)…

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Azure Fernsler Named NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

KENT, Ohio — Kent State's Azure Fernsler is among the 577 nominees for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Announce New Relationship with LEARFIELD Amplify

KENT– Kent State University has selected LEARFIELD Amplify for representation of its outbound sales team, as announced by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. This dedicated team will work alongside and complement existing members of…

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Nathan Fanger Elevated to Director of Track and Field/Cross Country

KENT, Ohio — Kent State Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced Monday evening that long-time throws coach Nathan Fanger has been selected as the Golden Flashes' next Director of Track and Field/Cross Country. Fanger has been…

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Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Community Awareness Award

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Kent State women's lacrosse was named the Division I recipient of the 2022 Intercollegiate Women's' Lacrosse Coaches Association Community Awareness Team Award. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Welcome Frazier as New Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement

KENT, OHIO- Kent State Athletics has named Stanley Frazier Jr. as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place Nine on Academic All-MAC Squad

CLEVELAND, OH- The Golden Flashes are well represented on the Academic All-MAC team with nine student-athletes earning the honor for their efforts in the classroom and on the diamond during the 2022 season. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Athletics Announces Varsity “K” Hall of Fame Class of 2022

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the 2022 Varsity "K" Athletics Hall of Fame class, consisting of nine members to be honored as part of the 43rd induction ceremony on Friday, Sept. 16.…

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Three Flashes Announced as WGCA All-American Scholars

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida – On Tuesday the Women's Golf Coaches Association announced their 2021-22 All-American Scholar team, which honors some of the top collegiate golfers in the country with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Read more at Kent…

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Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for 2022 Home Slate

KENT, OHIO- Single-game tickets are now on sale for the five Kent State home football games this season . Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkisons Shine As Jordan Wins Ohio Open

KENT, Ohio... After stellar performances in the second and third rounds, rising sophomore and reigning MAC Freshman of the Year Jordan Gilkison claimed victory in the 101st Ohio Open. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Soccer Unveils 2022 Schedule

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State women's soccer team has announced its schedule for the 2022 season, which marks the 25th anniversary of the program's inaugural campaign in 1997. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Announces 2022 Field Hockey Schedule

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State University field hockey team has announced its 2022 season schedule, which is highlighted by seven games at the friendly confines of Murphy-Mellis Field. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Soccer to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Inaugural Season

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State women's soccer team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the program's inaugural season throughout the fall 2022 season of games. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Add SDSU Transfer to 2022-23 Roster

KENT Ohio... The Kent State women's golf team added to their 2022-23 roster this week with the signing of Hester Sicking, a transfer from South Dakota State. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Changes

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball program has made multiple coaching changes, head coach Rob Senderoff announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Grace Tennant Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America® Third Team Honors

AUSTIN, Texas – Kent State student-athlete Grace Tennant has been named to the 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Third Teams 5, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)…

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Golden Flashes Well Represented at Black Student Athlete Summit

KENT, OHIO- Earlier this summer, a group of Kent State student-athletes and staff represented the Golden Flashes at the annual Black Student Athlete Summit in Houston, Texas. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Student-Athletes Rank Fifth in Country on Helper Helper Leaderboard

KENT, Ohio — In addition to a successful 2021-22 school year in competition and the classroom, Kent State student-athletes made time to serve the community and finished fifth in all of NCAA Division I schools on this year's Helper Helper…

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Four Sports Post Perfect APR Scores

KENT, Ohio – Four Kent State teams (Men's Golf, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf and Women's Gymnastics) received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for academic excellence. Those four teams scored a perfect 1,000 over the…

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Eleven Kent State Softball Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND — The Kent State softball program had 11 student-athletes earn Academic All-MAC honors, as the Mid-American Conference recognized a total of 109 student-athletes for their accomplishments this past season. Read more at Kent State…

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Kent State Soccer Welcomes Eight New Flashes For 2022 Season

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State soccer team will welcome a new class of eight incoming freshmen for the upcoming 2022 fall season as the Flashes look to build off of an appearance in the 2021 MAC Championship game. Read more at Kent State University…

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Bailey Concludes Outdoor Season at NCAA Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – Kent State's Gabby Bailey placed 18th in the women's discus throw at the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Leads the Way with 37 Academic All-MAC Outdoor Track and Field Honorees

CLEVELAND – The Kent State track & field program led all schools with 37 student-athletes named to the 2021-22 Outdoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team, as the Mid-American Conference recognized a total of 265 student-athletes for…

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Bailey to Represent Golden Flashes at NCAA Outdoor T&F Championships

Senior Gabby Bailey returns to historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon this week for the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Bailey will compete in the women's discus throw on Saturday's final day of competition. Read more…

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Four Flashes Named To Academic All-MAC Team

KENT OH.... On Thursday it was announced that four members of the Kent State women's golf program had been named to the 2022 Academic All-MAC team alongside 45 of their conference peers. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Tamika Brekke Joins Flashes Volleyball Staff

KENT, Ohio — Tamika Brekke has been hired as an assistant coach, first-year Kent State volleyball head coach Haley Eckerman announced on Monday. Brekke spent the past 13 months on staff at Kansas State. Read more at Kent State University…

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Kent State Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule

KENT, Ohio — Kent State volleyball head coach Haley Eckerman announced the team's 2022 schedule on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Three Flashes Named to Academic All-MAC Team

KENT OH.... It was announced on Wednesday that three members of the Kent State men's golf program had been named among the 31 athletes selected to the 2022 Academic All-MAC team. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Places 17 on Academic All-MAC Squad

CLEVELAND — Kent State lacrosse tied its program record with 17 Academic All-MAC honorees, as the Mid-American Conference named a total of 84 student-athletes to this year's squad on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Starkey Welcomes Back Paige Salisbury as DOBO

KENT, Ohio — Former Kent State women's basketball student-athlete Paige Salisbury has been hired as Director of Basketball Operations, head coach Todd Starkey announced on Tuesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bailey Places Third in Discus, Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – With her season on the line, Kent State's Gabby Bailey unleashed a throw of 180'-1" on her final attempt to finish third in the discus during Saturday's action at the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds,…

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Malanda Ties Season-Best Triple Jump Mark in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Alexandre Malanda matched his best mark of the outdoor season on his final attempt and placed 15th in the triple jump during NCAA East Preliminary Rounds competition on Friday evening. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Complete Day 2 at NCAA East Prelims

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Four student-athletes represented the Kent State women's track and field program during competition on Thursday at the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bailey and Tennant Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District® Selections

KENT, Ohio – Kent State throwers Gabby Bailey and Grace Tennant have been selected to the 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-District® Track & Field/Cross Country First Teams for District 5, as selected by the College Sports Information…

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Game and Kick Times Announced for Several 2022 Games

CLEVELAND- Kick-off times and television assignments have been released for several Kent State football games this fall, as announced by the Mid-American Conference and television partners. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Shields’ Hurdles PR Leads the Way Wednesday at NCAA East Prelims

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Alexander Shields ran the fastest 110-meter hurdles times by a Kent State athlete since 2016 on Wednesday afternoon, as six Golden Flashes were in action on the opening day of the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds at Haugh Track…

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Track and Field Takes Momentum into NCAA East Prelims Meet

The Kent State track and field program begins competition at the 2022 NCAA East Preliminary Round on Wednesday morning. The four-meet meet will take place May 25-28 at Indiana University. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Land Four on All-MAC Team

CLEVELAND- Outfielder Justin Kirby earned first-team All-MAC honors, highlighting four players who earned post-season accolades from the MAC baseball coaches. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Welcomes Three New Flashes For 22-23 Season

KENT, OHIO... The Kent State women's golf team will welcome a trio of new student-athletes in Berta Sanchez, Blanca Yague-Cuadros, and Leon Takagi for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lawson to Retire as Kent State Director of Track and Field/Cross Country

KENT, Ohio — Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Bill Lawson announced on Monday afternoon that he will retire from Kent State following the end of the 2021-22 season. Lawson will continue to lead the Golden Flashes at upcoming NCAA…

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Cruikshank Earns MAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

CLEVELAND- Golden Flashes left-hander Ben Cruikshank has been named the Mid-American Conference's Pitcher of the Week for his efforts in Friday's 5-0 win over Eastern Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Honor Seniors But Eagles Take Finale

KENT, OHIO- Kent State honored their eight-man senior class but Eastern Michigan avoided the sweep in a 15-8 setback on Saturday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Pitching Leads Flashes to Friday Sweep

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes got phenomenal pitching on Friday leading to a doubleheader sweep of the Eastern Michigan Eagles 5-0 in game one and 4-3 in game two. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Fernsler Earns CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors

KENT, Ohio – Kent State goalkeeper Azure Fernsler has been named to the Academic All-District Women's At-Large First Team for District 5, the College Sports Information Directors of American (CoSIDA) announced on Thursday. Read more at…

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Seniors Power Thursday Night Comeback

KENT, OHIO- Justin Kirby blasted a pair of homers and Collin Romel tossed four innings of strong relief leading Kent State to a 6-5 comeback win over Eastern Michigan on Thursday night at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University…

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LeBeau Earns NFCA All-Region Third Team Honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore pitcher Jessica LeBeau was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division I All- Mideast Region third team, the NFCA announced Thursday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Qualifies 13 Student-Athletes for NCAA East Preliminary Competition

INDIANAPOLIS – The Kent State University track and field program has 13 student-athletes who have earned spots to compete at the 2022 NCAA East Preliminary Rounds, the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross…

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Kent State Makes it Back-To-Back Jacoby Award Titles, Captures 11th All-Time

CLEVELAND - For the second consecutive year and 11th time overall, Kent State has been honored by the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with the Jacoby Trophy, given annually to the top women's athletic program within the conference. Read more at…

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Flashes Close Out 2022 Campaign at Norman Regional

NORMAN OKL.... The Kent State men's golf team concluded their 2021-22 campaign with an 11th place finish at this year's Norman regional, moving up on the final two days, but failing to overcome a rough opening round on Monday. Read more…

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Flashes Host Eastern Michigan for Senior Weekend

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes wrap up the regular season this weekend with a four-game slate against the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Student Athletes Set Multiple Records in Spring Semester

KENT, Ohio – Kent State student-athletes finishes off another impressive semester in the classroom as the department posted the third-highest spring term GPA in recorded history. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bloom Named MAC Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year

CLEVELAND – Kent State track and field assistant coach Alex Bloom has been named Mid-American Conference Men's Assistant Coach of the Year, the conference office announced on Wednesday. Bloom's athletes earned five All-MAC honors and…

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Flashes Can't Spoil Danny Hall Homecoming

KENT, OHIO- Justin Miknis and Jake Casey each cracked two-run homers but Danny Hall won his Kent State homecoming in a 9-5 ballgame on Tuesday night at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Up Two Spots After Round Two of Norman Regional

NORMAN OKL.... The Kent State men's golf team moved up two spots to 11th on day two of this year's Norman Regional. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McNamara Named Conference Player of the Week

KENT, OHIO- Golden Flashes' shortstop Michael McNamara has been named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Week, for his efforts in the weekend series against Western Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Breitenstine in Top-50 After Day One of Norman Regional

NORMAN OKL.... It was a rough day on the links for the Kent State Men's golf team on Monday, but opportunities lie ahead for the Flashes with the second and third rounds of the tournament still ahead. Read more at Kent State University…

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Flashes Host Georgia Tech on Tuesday

KENT, OHIO- Kent State opens up a five-game home week to close out the regular season on Tuesday night, welcoming in Georgia Tech for a 6 p.m. first pitch at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Cody Hunsicker Named Field Hockey Assistant Coach

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey program has added a second assistant coach to the staff with the hiring of Cody Hunsicker, head coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer announced Monday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Broncos Stave Off Weekend Sweep

KALAMAZOO, MI- The Golden Flashes could not complete the sweep of the Western Michigan Broncos, falling 17-6 in eight innings on the Broncos' senior day. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Prepare for Norman Regional in Oklahoma

NORMAN OKL.... The Kent State men's golf team will tee off at the Norman Regional on Monday, as the Flashes look to punch one of five tickets to this year's NCAA Championships later this month. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Captures MAC Men’s Outdoor T&F Championship

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State men's track and field team added 110 points to its score on Saturday to run away from the field at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes' Bats Erupt in Saturday Sweep

KENT, OHIO- The Flashes erupted for 29 runs during Saturday's double header, taking both games from the Broncos winning the opener 12-8 and the nightcap 17-11. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Women’s Track and Field Finishes Second at MAC Outdoor Championships

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kent State's women concluded competition Saturday at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with 110 points, their most at the meet since 2017, for a second-place finish. Read more at…

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Shields and Hairston Claim Event Titles as KSU Men Extend Lead at MAC Outdoor Championships

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kent State will take a 29-point lead into the final day of the Mid-American Conference Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships after a big day of standouts performances Friday headlined by titles from Alexander…

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Women’s T&F Stays in First at MAC Outdoor Championships

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kent State women continued to prove last year's title was not a fluke, extending its lead at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships to 23 entering the final day of action. Read more at…

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Golden Flashes Sign Two Transfers

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Golden Flashes announced the signing of two transfer student-athletes, Miryne Thomas and Mike Bekelja, on Friday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McNamara Drives in Six as Flashes Roll

KENT, OHIO- Every Kent State starter had at least one hit and scored at least one run in a 17-9 series-opening victory on Friday afternoon over the host Western Michigan Broncos. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Javelin Crew Puts Kent State in Lead at MAC Women’s Outdoor T&F Championships

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kent State scored 19 of its 22 points in the javelin throw and finished Thursday's opening day of the Mid-American Conference Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships atop the leaderboard. Read more at Kent…

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Wickey Wins Hammer Throw in Dramatic Fashion, Flashes Men in Lead at MAC Outdoors

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Jake Wickey got the opening day of the Mid-American Conference Men's Outdoor Championships with his first career hammer throw title and Kent State finished Thursday in first place with 42 points. Read more at Kent…

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Flashes Wrap Road Slate at Western Michigan

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes wrap up the road portion of the regular season this weekend with a trip to Kalamazoo to take on the Western Michigan Broncos. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Men's Basketball Will Travel to Australia for Preseason Tour

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball team will take a preseason trip to Australia from Aug. 3 to Aug. 13. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Men Ready for MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The Kent State men's track and field team will battle for the conference title, traveling to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan to compete at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships this weekend,…

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Flashes Women Aim to Defend MAC Outdoor Title

The Kent State women's track and field team will attempt to stand atop the podium for the second year in a row when it heads to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan to compete at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and…

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Flashes Stellar Campaign Comes to Close at Franklin Regional

FRANKLIN TENN... The Kent State women's golf team battled hard but did not secure one of the four tickets to this year's NCAA Championships, finishing the Franklin Regional in 10th. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Andrea Scali Named Nan Harvey Award Recipient, Five Flashes Receive MAC Postseason Softball Honors

CLEVELAND — Kent State redshirt senior Andrea Scali has been named the Nan Harvey Award recipient and selected to the 2022 All-MAC Team, as the Mid-American Conference announced its 2022 postseason softball awards on Wednesday (May 11). Read…

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McCracken And Shedenhelm Awarded MAC Medals of Excellence

CLEVELAND — Kent State student-athletes Colin McCracken and Cameron Shedenhelm have earned the Mid-American Conference's Medal of Excellence, as announced for the 2021-22 academic year. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Price in Top Ten After Day Two of Franklin Regional

FRANKLIN TENN... After day two of the Franklin Regional, Chloe Price leads the Kent State women's golf team and will enter the final round on Wednesday a stroke under par and in a tie for ninth. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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McNamara Walks It Off for Flashes in Series Finale vs. Ball State

KENT, Ohio – Michael McNamara capped his return to the lineup for the Kent State baseball team on Monday with a single to the right-center gap for a 5-4 victory in the series finale against Ball State on Monday at Schoonover Stadium. Read…

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Flashes With Work to do After Opening Round at Regionals

FRANKLIN TENN... The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up the opening day of the Franklin Invitational in a tie for tenth, even with Augusta at twelve strokes over par. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Tennessee for Franklin Regional

FRANKLIN TENN... The Kent State women's golf team will gear up for the Franklin Regional beginning on Monday May 9, as the Flashes look to punch one of four tickets to this years NCAA Championships. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Early Leads Slip Away in Sunday Doubleheader Setback

KENT, Ohio – Kent State scored in the first inning during both games of a doubleheader Sunday at Schoonover Stadium, but Ball State rallied to win by scores of 9-5 and 9-3. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Seniors Lead the Way in Run-Rule Victory Over Bowling Green

KENT, Ohio – It was a memorable Senior Day at the Diamond at Dix, as Kent State's seven student-athletes playing in their final collegiate game combined for 10 hits, including a walk-off double in the sixth inning by Brooklyn Whitt, in an…

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Flashes Win Eight Events at WVU Last Chance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Kent State track and field teams combined for eight event titles in the final competition before the conference meet on Saturday at the WVU Last Chance. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Brownfield’s Home Run Gives Flashes Saturday Split with Falcons

KENT, Ohio – Fifth-year Brenna Brownfield started her final weekend in a Kent State uniform with a clutch two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Golden Flashes to a 3-1 win in the opening game of a doubleheader against…

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Golden Flashes Fall in Series Opener to First-Place Cardinals

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State baseball team lost to Ball State suffered a 12-0 setback in Saturday afternoon's series opener at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to WVU Last Chance for Final Regular Season Weekend

The Kent State track and file program will make final preparations for the upcoming conference meet when it competes at the WVU Last Chance meet on Saturday, May 7.= Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Hosts Bowling Green for Senior Weekend

The Kent State softball program will honor its seven-member senior class this weekend as the team closes out the 2022 season with a three-game the Mid-American Conference series against Bowling Green. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Four Flashes Named to All-MAC Golf Teams

The Mid-American Conference announced it's All-MAC first and second teams on Friday and the Kent State men's golf team was well represented, making up three of the five spots on the first team, with representation on the second team as…

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Will Boyd Named Assistant Volleyball Coach

KENT, Ohio — First-year Kent State volleyball head coach Haley Eckerman has begun to fill her staff with the hiring of assistant coach Will Boyd, she announced on Friday. Boyd served as an assistant coach at St. Edward's University this…

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Flashes Welcome in Cardinals for Action-Packed Weekend

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes welcome in league-leading Ball State for an action-packed weekend at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall to Chippewas in Postseason Opener

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The Kent State lacrosse team took on Central Michigan in the opening round of the 2022 Mid-American Conference postseason tournament on Thursday. But the first-seeded Chippewas got the better of the fourth-seeded Golden…

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Wolford, Zablo, Miller Named All-MAC

CLEVELAND, Ohio - On Thursday, the Mid-American Conference announced its honorees for 2022 lacrosse All-MAC awards. Kent State produced three winners: sophomore Jackie Wolford, who was named First Team All-MAC, junior Jordan Zablo, also named First…

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Flashes Comeback Falls Short Against the Buckeyes

KENT, OHIO- Kent State's comeback fell short against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Wednesday night, falling 8-6 in front of an overcapacity crowd at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Named 10-Seed in Norman Regional

It was announced on Wednesday that the Kent State men's golf team would be the 10-seed at this year's NCAA Norman Regional. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Lacrosse Readies for Postseason Contest Against Central Michigan

Mount Pleasant, Mich. - The Kent State lacrosse team prepares for its first ever postseason game on Thursday, when they'll take on Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant at 1 p.m. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Gilkison Earns MAC Men’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week Honor

CLEVELAND – Kent State's Josh Gilkison has been named the Mid-American Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week for competition from April 25-May 1, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University…

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Series Finale at Buffalo Canceled

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Kent State softball team's Mid-American Conference series finale against Buffalo scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 has been canceled due to unplayable field conditions. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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LeBeau Tosses Seven Innings of No-Hit Ball Tuesday at Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sophomore Jessica LeBeau took a no-hitter into extra innings of the Kent State softball team's opening game Tuesday afternoon, but host Buffalo came away with victories in both games, 3-0 in eight innings and 2-0. Read…

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Flashes Host Buckeyes in Mid-Week Match-Up

KENT, OHIO- The Kent State Golden Flashes rekindle an in-state rivalry on Wednesday night, welcoming in the Ohio State Buckeyes to Schoonover Stadium for a 6 p.m. first pitch. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Visits Buffalo for Final Road Softball Series

Kent State looks to make one final push for a top-four spot in the Mid-American Conference standings when it travels to Buffalo for the final road series of the season. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Fall in #CCWagonWheel Finale, Settle for Series Split

AKRON, OHIO- The Golden Flashes dropped the finale of the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge 7-3 on Sunday afternoon at Skeeles Field in Akron. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Competes Well at Ashland Alumni Open

ASHLAND, Ohio – The Kent State track and field program won eight events and posted 21 top-three finishes during competition at the Ashland Alumni Open on Friday and Saturday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Crum Signs with Chiefs, Abram to the Jets Post-NFL Draft

KENT, OHIO- A pair of Golden Flashes have signed free agency deals coming out of the 2022 NFL Draft with quarterback Dustin Crum signing with the Kansas City Chiefs and wide receiver Keshunn Abram signing with the New York Jets. Read more at Kent…

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Devine Diamond Dedication, Stellar Pitching Performances Highlight Saturday Softball Action

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State softball program celebrated upcoming renovations to its softball facility on Saturday afternoon while splitting a doubleheader with Western Michigan. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head Into Final Round of MAC Championship a Single Stroke Back

Naperville, ILL.... The Kent State men's golf team faltered early, but surged through the field on Saturday to finish round two of the Mid-American Conference Championship just one stroke off the leaders in Toledo. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Hot Bats Continue, But Settle For Saturday Split

KENT, OHIO- Kent State erupted for 25 runs in the two games on Saturday, but settled for a split, winning game one 17-2 and losing a wild 9-8 game two. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Advance to Postseason in Win Over Detroit Mercy

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. - The Kent State lacrosse team took on Detroit Mercy on Saturday in their regular season finale, defeating the Titans, 16-15. The win served as the clinching victory for the Golden Flashes to secure a spot in the Mid-American…

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LeBeau Fans 10 Broncos in Series Opener

KENT, Ohio – Sophomore Jessica LeBeau had 10 strikeouts and did not allow an earned run as Kent State fell to Western Michigan, 1-0, in the opening game of a Mid-American Conference softball series Friday afternoon at the Diamond at Dix. Read…

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Flashes Sit Six Strokes Back After Day One of MAC Championship

?????Naperville, ILL.... The Kent State men's golf team will have work to do after day one of the Mid-American Conference Championship, after strong opening rounds from Eastern Michigan and Toledo, who sit just ahead of the Flashes going into…

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Flashes Crack Four Homers, End Wagon Wheel Opener Early

KENT, OHIO- The Flashes continued swinging hot bats, blasting four more homers and rapped out 14 hits in an eight-inning 12-2 run rule victory in the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel series opener. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes and Buckeyes Set to Meet in 2026

KENT, OHIO- Kent State has reached an agreement on a non-conference contest at Ohio State to be played on September 19th, 2026, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Travel to Detroit Mercy With Chance At Postseason Berth

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team prepares for its final regular season game of the season, wherein they will face off with Detroit Mercy for a chance to clinch a spot in the Mid-American Conference postseason tournament. The game is set to…

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Devine Diamond Dedication Highlights Home Softball Series vs. WMU

A new era of Kent State softball will be celebrated this weekend when Western Michigan visits the Diamond at Dix for three games. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Heads Down the Road for Wagon Wheel Series

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes make the quick trip down I-76 this weekend for a four-game Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel series with the Akron Zips in the Rubber City. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Look to Secure Sixth Straight MAC Title in Naperville

Naperville, ILL.... The Kent State men's golf team will be in search of their 28th conference title at the 2022 MAC Championships in Illinois this weekend. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Track and Field Stays Local for Ashland Alumni Open

Kent State looks to continue momentum gained from several standout performances last weekend when it competes at the Ashland Alumni Open this weekend. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Five Flashes Selected for All-MAC Honors

It was announced on Thursday that all five members of the Mid-American Conference winning Kent State women's golf team had been named to the All-MAC first and second teams, with Emily Price collecting MAC Golfer of the Year honors and Jennifer…

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Flashes Announced as Eight Seed in Franklin Regional

It was announced on Wednesday that the Kent State women's golf team, fresh off a 23rd consecutive Mid-American Conference title, would be headed to Tennessee for the Franklin Regional. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Super Seniors Lead Flashes Softball to Rivalry Victory

KENT, Ohio – Big swings by Brenna Brownfield and Madyson Cole and excellent pitching by Andrea Scali provided a memorial final Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge contest for the trio of super seniors, as the Kent State softball team beat…

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Flashes Add Former JUCO Product Chris Payton

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's basketball program announced the signing of Chris Payton to the 2022 class. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Place Conference Best 10 Wrestlers on All-Academic Team

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes placed a conference-best 10 wrestlers on the Mid-American All-Academic team as announced by the Conference. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Raises Funds for Student-Athlete Scholarships

KENT, Ohio – Kent State athletics hosted its 10th Annual Scholarship Auction at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center on Friday, April 22, and raised funds for student-athletes. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Price Named to 2022 Curtis Cup Team

KENT, OH.... It was announced on Monday that Senior Emily Price had been named as one of eight players selected to this year's CB&I Curtis Cup Team. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Host Zips Tuesday to Conclude Wagon Wheel Challenge Series

A Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge point will be on the line on Tuesday afternoon when Kent State hosts rival Akron for the final game of the season series at 3 p.m. at the Diamond at Dix. The teams split a doubleheader on March 25 but were…

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Flashes Remain Perfect, Secure 23rd Consecutive MAC Championship

HOLLAND, OH.... For the 23rd consecutive season, the MAC Women's Golf Trophy will be headed to northeast Ohio as the Golden Flashes kept their unbeaten streak alive, wrapping up the MAC Championship with an 18 stroke lead on their next closest…

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Flashes Blast Six Homers in Sunday Win

KENT, OHIO- Kent State cracked six homers and stormed past Miami 17-10 to earn the weekend split on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Drop Series Finale to Rockets in Extra Innings

TOLEDO, Ohio – Kent State plated six runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie it up but was unable to record its first Mid-American Conference softball series sweep, falling 7-6 in eight innings at Toledo on Sunday afternoon. Read more at…

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Golden Flashes Tie for Fourth Place at Robert Kepler

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Kent State men's golf team tied for fourth place at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate after finishing 1-over par on Sunday afternoon. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Hurdlers Lead the Way Saturday at Indiana Invite

The Kent State track and field team had several outstanding performances, including 14 top-five finishes, on Saturday's final day of competition at the Indiana Invitational. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes in Fifth After Great Second Round

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's golf team sits in fifth place after two Saturday rounds of the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Closing in on 23rd Consecutive MAC Championship

HOLLAND, OH.... With the first two rounds of the 2022 MAC Championship in the books, the Kent State women's golf team sits 13 strokes ahead of their next closest competitor in Northern Illinois, and will look to carry that momentum through the…

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Flashes Split Twin Bill on Military Appreciation Day

KENT, OHIO- Kent State split a pair of back-and-forth games on Saturday with the Miami RedHawks, dropping game one 4-3 before taking game two 10-9 in ten innings on a Josh Johnson walk-off base hit. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Softball Beats Toledo in Saturday Doubleheader

TOLEDO, Ohio – Kent State secured a key Mid-American Conference softball series victory on Saturday, beating Toledo in a doubleheader by scores of 7-4 and 13-2. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Penguins Top Flashes in Youngstown, 18-11

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team traveled to Youngstown State on Saturday to take on the Penguins. But it would be YSU who came away with this one, beating the Golden Flashes, 18-11. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Stricklen’s 5K Record Highlights Big Night for Distance Crew

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Graduate student Nick Stricklen set the Kent State track and field record in the men's 5,000-meter run to lead the way as four Golden Flashes posted times in mid-distance and distance races that rank in the top-10 in…

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Miami Takes Friday Night Pitcher's Duel

KENT, OHIO- A Friday night pitcher's duel went the way of the visiting Miami RedHawks on Friday night, taking Friday night's game 4-0. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State Leads By Nine Strokes After Day 1 at MAC Women’s Golf Championships

HOLLAND, Ohio – Led by four players in the top-10 on the individual leaderboard, Kent State finished Friday's opening round of the 2022 Mid-American Conference Championships with a nine-stroke lead. The Golden Flashes finished the round…

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Golden Flashes Head to Toledo for Weekend Series

Kent State looks to begin its climb in Mid-American Conference standings this weekend when it travels to Toledo for a three-game series. The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday at 1 p.m. and conclude the series Sunday with a single game at 12…

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Flashes Head to Robert Kepler Intercollegiate

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State men's golf team will travel to Columbus this weekend for the 50th Annual Robert Kepler Intercollegiate at the Columbus Country Club. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes Head to NCAA East Prelims Site for Track and Field Action

The Kent State track and field program continues the outdoor season this weekend with competition at the Indiana Invitational and Jesse Owens Classic. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Flashes look to preserve perfection at MAC Championship

HOLLAND, OH.... In 1999, the Mid American Conference held its first ever women's golf championship at Kings Island in Mason Ohio, with Kent State becoming the first ever team to hoist the trophy. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Bailey Earns First MAC Field Athlete of the Week Honor During Outdoor Season

CLEVELAND – Kent State senior Gabby Bailey has been named Mid-American Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced on Wednesday. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Emily Price Earns Pair of MAC Weekly Awards

CLEVELAND – Following her second individual victory of the season at the Lady Buckeye Invitational, Kent State senior Emily Price has been named the Female Scholar Athlete of the Week and Women's Golfer of the Week, the Mid-American…

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About Kent State Cheerleading

The Kent State University Cheerleading Team serves as a representative of Kent State University and the intercollegiate athletics that they cheer for. We provide support at athletic events during the year and are a vital part of the game day…

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Flashes Host Miami In Pivotal MAC Series

KENT, OHIO-The Golden Flashes welcome the Miami RedHawks for a key four-game series this weekend at Schoonover Stadium. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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11 Golden Flashes Gymnasts Earn Academic All-MAC Honors

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced its 2022 Gymnastics Academic All-MAC team on Thursday, with 11 Kent State gymnasts being recognized for the achievement, the second most in the conference. The Academic All-MAC honor is awarded…

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Lippe Homers Twice During Wednesday Doubleheader

KENT, Ohio – Sophomore Emily Lippe homered twice as the Kent State softball team dropped a doubleheader to Ohio, 7-6 and 7-0, Wednesday at the Diamond at Dix Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Thirty-Five Golden Flashes Named to Academic All-MAC Team for Indoor Track and Field Season

CLEVELAND – The Kent State track & field program led all schools with 35 student-athletes named to the 2021-22 Indoor Track and Field Academic All-MAC Team, as the Mid-American Conference recognized a total of 181 student-athletes for…

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Monturo Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week

CLEVELAND, Ohio - On Tuesday, the Mid-American Conference announced this week's MAC Players of the Week, with the honors of MAC Defensive Player of the Week going to Kent State sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Monturo. Read more at Kent State…

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Flashes Close Spring Ball with Spring Game Showcase

KENT, OHIO- The Golden Flashes wrapped up their 2022 spring season with their annual spring game showcase on Saturday in front of a packed Kent State Field House. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Kent State to Battle Ohio in Midweek MAC Series

Kent State returns to the Diamond at Dix for a three-game Mid-American Conference series against Ohio. First pitch of Tuesday's opening game has been moved up to 2 p.m. due to weather forecasts later in the afternoon, and the teams will…

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Flashes Drop Nail Biter to Rockets

TOLEDO, OHIO- Kent State suffered their third-straight one-run loss to Toledo as the Rockets came back to claim a 5-4 victory on Sunday at Toledo's Scott Park. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Ringler Blanks Huskies to Secure Series Victory

DEKALB, Ill. – Freshman Kylie Ringler recorded her first shutout against a Mid-American Conference opponent in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Saturday to give Kent State the series victory over host Northern Illinois. The Golden Flashes…

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1-2 Finish For Price and Salort Lifts Flashes to 2nd in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH... Of the 61 golfers competing at the Lady Buckeye Invitational this weekend, just one managed to shoot under par for the tournament, as Emily Price carded a stellar 68 on the final day to run through the top of the field win the event…

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Rockets Steal Saturday Double Header

TOLEDO, OHIO- The Golden Flashes suffered a pair of walk-off losses against Toledo on Saturday, with Toledo taking game one 8-7 and game two 5-4 in 10 innings. Read more at Kent State University Athletics…

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Central Michigan Spoils Flashes Senior Day

KENT, Ohio - The Kent State lacrosse team hosted Central Michigan on Senior Day at Dix Stadium on Saturday for their final home game of the season. But despite a strong showing and early lead, the Golden Flashes couldn't quite get past the…

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