As a riveting February comes to a close, we reflect back on a month-long celebration of Black History. We also showcased the academic excellence of our student-athletes. As we turn the calendar to March, we will continue to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. We are thrilled to celebrate and highlight current and former female student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have impacted Kent State Athletics. I encourage you to join us in the month of March and beyond. Go Flashes!
Ringler Tosses Fifth Perfect Game in Flashes’ History
Freshman Kylie Ringler put an exclamation point on a tremendous pitching weekend for the Flashes with a perfect game in the 8-0 win over Howard at the Camel Stampede last weekend.
The Flashes allowed a total of four runs across the weekend in their four games. Kent State heads to Lexington, Ky. next weekend to match up with Drake, Michigan and host Kentucky at the John Cropp Classic.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Football Announces 2022 Schedule
Kent State football announced their 2022 season schedule this past Friday, highlighted by a trio of Saturday home games including the annual Wagon Wheel showdown with Akron on Oct. 22.
The home opener will be during week three of the regular season when Long Island University makes their first trip to Dix Stadium. The full schedule and breakdown is available below.
MAC Basketball Tournament Hub
Both men’s and women’s basketball will be concluding their 2021-2022 season this weekend at home. The men’s team has qualified for the MAC Tournament and the women’s team is fighting for a spot.
Each team’s tournament bracket will be announced by Sunday, March 6.
Everything you need to know will be located on our tournament central page, including pregame receptions at Flannery’s Pub in downtown Cleveland prior to each game.
Tickets are now on sale; call the Athletic Ticket Office at 330-672-4455 by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 7 to purchase yours.
TEAM NEWS
Kent State Places Third and Fourth at MAC Indoor Championships
The Kent State track and field programs finished third on the men’s side and fourth on the women’s side at the 2021 MAC Indoor Championships hosted by Kent State last weekend.
Jake Wickey on the men’s team captured his FOURTH indoor title in the weighted throw with a mark of 73 feet and 11 inches. Wickey was joined by a pair of Eastern Michigan throwers in the NCAA top-five, but it was Wickey who claimed the crown and punched a ticket to the NCAA indoor championships.
On the women’s team, Mi’Angel Daniels won the 60-meter hurdles in a photo finish, edging a runner by six-thousandths of a second to claim the crown. Pole vaulter Leah Pasqualetti needed just three attempts to capture her second-straight indoor crown, clearing a height of 13 feet, 8.25 inches.
Flashes Head to Ohio University for MAC Championship
Kent State will travel to Athens this weekend for the MAC Championships on March 4 and 5 at Ohio University. The Flashes closed the regular season with a win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and now have their sights set on a strong finish at the conference championships. Kent State will feature a trio of wrestlers ranked in the top-33 in RPI at their respective weights.
Jake Ferri is ranked 23rd at 125 pounds, the second highest in the MAC and one of seven MAC wrestlers ranked in what looks to be a loaded field. Brendon Fenton is ranked 30th at 133 pounds and is one of three ranked MAC wrestlers and Colin McCracken sits 29th at 184 pounds, one of four MAC wrestlers to hold a ranking coming into the championships.
Ohio will have a live stream and live stats available all weekend.
Lacrosse Has 2-0 Weekend, Set for Two Home Games This Weekend
Kenzie Sklar had nine goals over the weekend, helping Kent State knock off Presbyterian 15-12 and Wofford 11-10 in double overtime. On Friday, the Flashes quickly erased a 3-0 Presbyterian lead by scoring the next eight goals and never looking back. On Sunday, Kent State scored twice in the final four minutes to force overtime. The Flashes’ Megan Kozar got the golden goal to give Kent State the victory.
Kent State hosts Robert Morris on Wednesday and Cincinnati on Friday; both games start at 4 p.m. EST at Dix Stadium.
Flashes Flexed to ESPNU for Senior Night on Friday
ESPNU has picked up Friday night’s senior night game between the Buffalo Bulls and the Kent State Golden Flashes, two of the MAC’s hottest teams. The Flashes went a perfect 8-0 in February and their current 11-game win streak is the longest since 2002. Buffalo has won nine of ten straight games heading into the final week of the season.
Tipoff is at 6 p.m. EST with the Flashes honoring seniors Tervell Beck, Andrew Garcia and Justyn Hamilton in a pregame ceremony. For tickets and information on the game, please visit the Kent State ticket office website.
Flashes Close Regular Season With Two Pivotal Games
The Golden Flashes women’s team closes the regular season with two crucial games Wednesday at Bowling Green and Saturday at home versus Ohio. At 9-9 in the MAC, Kent State currently sits in a tie for sixth in the conference. But only 1.5 games separate the fourth seed from the ninth seed. The top eight teams will qualify for the MAC Tournament. Both Bowling Green and Ohio are in this tight race with the Golden Flashes.
For tickets and information on Saturday’s regular season finale, please visit the Kent State ticket office website.
Baseball Season Ticket and Flex Packages On Sale Now
Flash fans can take advantage of our season ticket package that is on sale now. The Flashes have 26 home games this year and season ticket packages are $95, a savings of more than 50 percent. Fans who order before March 11 (opening day), will be entered into a drawing for an autographed baseball from Varsity “K” Hall of Famer Andrew Chafin.
Flex plans are also available for $60 that include 10 vouchers. One or more vouchers can be redeemed at any Kent State home game.
ALUMNI NEWS
Female and Male Alumni and Fans: Tell Us What Title IX has Meant to You
Share your stories about the effect of women in sport in your life. Did you play a college sport? Did a scholarship allow you to receive a college degree? Are you a #girldad who supports your daughter in competition? Did your mother benefit from playing a collegiate sport and motivate you to play as well? Are you coaching a youth sport? Please tell us what Title IX has meant to you and those you love and share any corresponding photos that you wish.
*Due to COVID, some competition dates and times may change with little advance notice. Please visit our website or mobile app to confirm details prior to planning your trip to cheer on Kent State.
Get the GOFLASHES App for Updates and Live Broadcasts
The GoFlashes App will keep you updated with stats, highlights, live broadcasts and more for each of your favorite Kent State sports teams. With changing competition schedules due to COVID, this is an easy way to stay up to date. Visit the App or Google Play stores and search “Kent State Athletics” to download the GoFlashes App today, or download through the links below!
SUPPORT ATHLETICS
Winters Named Guest of Honor for 10th Annual Athletics Scholarship Auction
The Golden Flashes Club is excited to announce that Varsity “K” Hall of Famer Brian Winters, ’13, will be the host and guest of honor for the 10th Annual Athletics Scholarship Auction on Friday, April 22. Tickets and registration are on sale now!
"We are very excited for the auction to return to the MAC Center and I cannot think of a better guest of honor and host to welcome everyone back than Brian Winters," Director of Athletics Randale Richmond said. "I am looking forward to a tremendous evening with our Flash family, one that has an immediate and direct impact for our student-athletes. "
Your support is an important piece to making sure our Golden Flashes receive a transformative experience from signing day to game day to graduation day! Your philanthropic support of our student-athletes pushes them to success both in the classroom and in competition.
We’re all together. Let’s go forward. Play As One!
If you have any questions about your annual gift or wish to renew your membership, please contact The Golden Flashes Club office at 330-672-2078.
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