Flashes Claim First Men’s MAC Outdoor Title Since 2004
Kent State University Men's Track and Field added 110 points to its score on Saturday for a total of 196 points at the 2022 Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
The Golden Flashes outshone the competition with 41 more points than runner-up Eastern Michigan, capturing the outdoor title for the first time in 18 years. The victory was also the first men's outdoor championship under the leadership of Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Bill Lawson who was named MAC Coach of the Year this past weekend.
TEAM NEWS
Softball’s Scali Named Nan Harvey Award Winner, Five Named All-MAC
Andrea Scali is Kent State's third recipient of the Nan Harvey Award, which is given annually to a MAC softball student-athlete who demonstrates the type of commitment, leadership, toughness and tenacious attitude that Harvey, an integral part of the University at Buffalo family for two decades, epitomized. Scali was also named second-team all-conference and was joined by Jessica LeBeau and Madison Hershberger as All-MAC Second Team selections, while Kylie Ringler and Savannah Wing were voted to the MAC All-Freshman Team.
Flashes Erupt for 52 Runs Over Weekend, Five-Game Homestand to Close Regular Season
Kent State took three of four games from host Western Michigan over the weekend, scoring 12 or more runs in each of the victories. The Flashes will close regular season play with senior day on Saturday against Eastern Michigan. Tickets are still available for each of the five games this week.
Women’s Track and Field Finishes Second at MAC Outdoor Championships
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. The Flashes will continue postseason competition with qualifying student-athletes in action at the NCAA East Preliminary Bloomington from May 25-28.
Women’s Golf Season Concludes At Franklin Regional
Kent State finished in 10th place at the 2022 Franklin Regional, hosted by Vanderbilt, concluding a stellar 2022 campaign. Senior Emily Price paced the Flashes, finishing in a tie for 15th after shooting an even par 216 over the three rounds.
Men’s Golf Heads to Oklahoma For Norman Regional
The Mid-American Conference champion Kent State Men’s Golf team is one of five conference champions to compete in the Norman regional, hosted by Oklahoma.
FLASHLIFE!
Check out this week’s #FLASHLIFE season finale! See highlights from the past week of athletic program competitions, and hear more from Director of Athletics, Randale Richmond, in a sit down with host Tyler Henry.
The annual Program will be delivered digitally to your email inbox in the next few weeks! As always, it includes a recap of our athletic programs and the accomplishments of our student-athletes. On behalf of all our student-athletes, thank you for the support you continue to provide each year. This year’s Program showcases our student-athletes' success in competition, in the classroom, in the community and on the global stage. Additionally, you will find opportunities to renew and purchase season tickets for the upcoming year.
If you have any questions about your annual gift, please contact The Golden Flashes Club office at 330-672-2078 to ask questions or renew your support.
Tomorrow, our university will turn 112 years old AND host our first 24-hour Kent State Day of Giving.
Starting at 12:01 a.m. and continuing until the clock strikes midnight, this Day of Giving will rally the blue and gold community to not only celebrate our university but also show our students how Flashes take care of Flashes.
We are all radiant on our own, but for this university to truly excel, it’s going to take all of us. Our purpose is to help students find theirs. No matter who they are or where they want to go, it’s up to us to light the way.
Make a birthday gift today and help our students continue to shine Forever Brighter.
You can choose athletics scholarships in the giving page.
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