Sports
ÂÌñÉçRallies Past Bowling Green in Thrilling Comeback
ÂÌñÉçerased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
ÂÌñÉçDominates UMass in Homecoming Victory
ÂÌñÉçdelivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and ÂÌñÉçalumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium.
ÂÌñÉçGolf Alumni Unite for Celebration
More than a hundred former student-athletes, donors and professional golfers gathered for a special Golf Alumni reunion from Friday, Sept. 26, through Saturday, Sept. 27.
ÂÌñÉçUnveils Statue of Baseball Legend Thurman Munson
ÂÌñÉç unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.
ÂÌñÉçWelcomes First-Year Punter from Down Under
Originally from Riverland, Australia, ÂÌñÉç punter Jake Stoeckel, a first-year exercise science major, made his American football debut at the start of this season.
Kickoff Return Magic Lifts ÂÌñÉçPast Merrimack
Da'Realyst Clark's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown with 5:28 remaining lifted ÂÌñÉçto a thrilling 21-17 victory over Merrimack on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. The dramatic win marked Kent State's first victory since September 16, 2023, when they defeated Central Connecticut State 38-10.
Flashes Home Opener: Your Dix Stadium Guide
The ÂÌñÉçGolden Flashes will open their 2025 football season Saturday when they host Merrimack College at Dix Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
Antonio Gates Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame
ÂÌñÉç alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.
ÂÌñÉçAlumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two ÂÌñÉç alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.