Sports
Kent State Super Fan to Receive Commemorative Spot in MAC Center for 50th Birthday
For 19 years, Kent State University student-athletes have always been able to count on one fan to be there to cheer them on at every event. That fan is Heather Strittmatter, better known as Super Fan.
Students Attend NFL Draft
Emily Maslanka was among 34 Kent State students who traveled to Kansas City in April 2023 to work the NFL draft through a partnership arranged by Mark Lyberger, associate professor in Kent State’s Sports Administration program in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.
Track, School and ‘Shooting Stars’ Film a ‘Balancing Act’
The movie recounting LeBron James’ high school career, “Shooting Stars,” is set to release this summer, and the cast is more than just star-studded, it features a Kent State University student-athlete.
Richmond to Lead Athletics Through 2028
Randale L. Richmond will lead Kent State Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by Kent State University President Todd Diacon.
Kent State Maintains Perfection, Captures 24th MAC Title
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 ever win the title.
Flash Talk: Baseball Coach Jeff Duncan Looks to Guide Golden Flashes to Another MAC Title
FlashTalk is produced by Golden Flashes TV and airs weekly on Bally’s Sports Ohio/Great Lakes. Each episode features a variety of coaches and administrators while promoting the upcoming athletics calendar.
Kent State Admissions Team Makes Transferring a Slam Dunk
Kent State University’s men’s basketball team goes by many names: Golden Flashes, Mid-American Conference champions, winners.
But Ted McKown, senior associate director of admissions for transfer enrollment, would add “transfer students” to that list.
Many of the players on this season’s winning team transferred to Kent State from other colleges, making them part of a group of about 1,200 students who, each year, find themselves at Kent State for a new stop on their educational journeys.
IN A FLASH: Intramural Champs
Players and fans saw great gameplay at the Intramural Sports Basketball Championships this week.
Let's Go Flashes!
The Kent State Golden Flashes take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, March 17, at 9:55 p.m. on TBS. Watch the hype video.
Flashes Get Shoutouts!
Kent State is getting a lot of love these days! Leading up to its first-round game in the NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament, the men’s basketball team has received major shoutouts on social media.