Sports
Remembering Lou Holtz, '59
Lou Holtz, a Kent State University alumnus who became one of college football's most successful and charismatic coaches, leading the University of Notre Dame to a national championship and six different programs to bowl games during his storied career, has died. He was 89.
IN A FLASH: On a Series Streak!
Kent State's Golden Flashes baseball team started their 2026 season strong with a series win over the University of Tennessee Volunteers followed by two additional series wins.
Overcoming Grief and Injury to Fuel a Stronger Performance
Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of Kent State鈥檚 men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespie鈥檚 drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.
Kent State Completes Series Victory Over #13 Tennessee
The Kent State baseball team captured a 9-5 victory over #13 Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, clinching their first series win over a ranked opponent in the Jeff Duncan Era and their first since 2012.
Golden Flashes Clinch MAC Tournament Berth With Win at Bowling Green
Kent State Men's Basketball (20-7, 11-3 MAC) clinched a berth in the 2026 MAC Tournament with a 78-71 victory over Bowling Green State University on Tuesday night at the Stroh Center.
Jeff Duncan, Kent State Baseball's Winningest Coach, Signs Contract Extension Through 2030
Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond have announced that head baseball coach Jeff Duncan signed a contract extension to keep him leading the Golden Flashes through the 2030 season.
Golden Flash, Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year is Super Bowl Bound
Every Sunday that the Browns play away, Kent State alumnus Kyle Kovach, cooks a dish based on the city the Browns are facing, reflecting his motto: 鈥淚n order to beat the team, you have to eat the team.鈥 Meet the 2025 Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year.
Coach Senderoff Earns 300th Win as Golden Flashes Defeat Bowling Green
Kent State Men's Basketball (12-3) moved to 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday night, defeating the Bowling Green Falcons by a final score of 96-93.
Kent State Adds Women's Wrestling
Kent State University announced today that women鈥檚 wrestling will become the athletics department鈥檚 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women鈥檚 wrestling.
Wagon Wheel Winner
Kent State scored on its first possession in overtime to defeat Akron 42-35. It's the Golden Flashes' first win in the rivalry since 2022 and allows Kent State to regain control of the coveted wagon wheel.