Flashes Set Records and Hold Off Bobcats in Homecoming Overtime Win
The Kent State Golden Flashes rewrote the program record books and held off a feisty Ohio Bobcats squad in a thrilling 31-24 overtime victory at the Homecoming game Saturday at Dix Stadium.
With this triumph, the Flashes continue a program-best winning streak of 11-straight home victories. Wide receiver Dante Cephas set program records, and Marquez Cooper,Andrew Glass,Collin Schlee and Devontez Walker all etched their name in the record book, too. Kent State rolled up 736 yards of offense in the game, the second most in school history and the second most this season in a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game.
Next Up: Flashes at Miami (OH) on Saturday, Oct. 8
Homecoming Recap
Generations of alumni made the trip to Kent, Ohio, to mark milestones and make memories at Homecoming 2022 during the weekend celebration. The weekend kicked off with fireworks downtown Friday night, and the parade Saturday morning which featured 37 former female student-athletes representing each of the women’s sports teams as this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals in honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX in the United States.
Nominees for the 2022 Homecoming Court represented programs from Kent State’s eight-campus system, and royalty winners were announced during halftime at the football game. One of this year’s royalty winners was Quintin Cooks, of men’s track and field and vice president of Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
You can check out photos and a recap video from the weekend’s alumni Homecoming events, including the parade and football tailgates, as well as the parade livestream below!
TEAM NEWS
Ranallo’s Last-Second Goal Leads Flashes to 2-2 Draw with Rockets
Kent State Soccer came from behind to walk away with a 2-2 draw against Toledo on Sunday at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium.
The Golden Flashes (2-6-3, 2-1-1 MAC) earn their first draw of Mid-American Conference play, while the Rockets (1-6-3, 0-2-2 MAC) snap a two-game losing streak.
Introducing Kent State Wrestling Talks
New this year, Kent State Wrestling will be doing a video newsletter in podcast format. We will be sitting down with the voice of collegiate wrestling Zeb Miller once a month while we are not in season and twice a month once the season begins.
In these videos, we will provide current program updates, season highlights and upcoming events, and we will highlight different student-athletes along the way.
Former Flash Mackenzie Hughes Collects Second PGA Tour Win
Mackenzie Hughes, ’12, closed out a monumental weekend with a bang on Sunday, sinking a birdie on the 2nd playoff hole to claim victory in the Sanderson Farms Championship.
The former KSU student-athlete maintained excellence throughout the weekend, rising to the top of the 78-player field following the cut.
Fall Baseball Game
Join Kent State Baseball Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. at Schoonover Stadium. This is the last chance for baseball fans to see the Flashes at home before the fall season concludes.
To keep up with the team during the offseason, be sure to follow @KentStBaseball on social media or our homepage for updates.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Golden Flashes Sideline Store Is Here
We’re excited to announce that the Kent State Sideline Store is here! Now available exclusively online, you can purchase your very own Kent State Under Armour sideline gear at our store, and mix and match different Kent State graphics on your favorite apparel.
You can join us in celebrating 50 years of Title IX and our 25th anniversary of Kent State Women’s Soccer with exclusive apparel or grab some Devine Diamond gear in honor of the newly named home field of Kent State Softball.
More team specific gear will be available soon!
Season Ticket Packages Now Available for Men’s and Women’s Hoops
Season ticket packages for the 2022-23 men’s and women’s basketball seasons are now available through the Kent State Ticket Office. This season, we are offering general admission ticket plans for Kent State faculty and staff for both men’s and women’s basketball.
Keep an eye on both men’s and women’s basketball social media channels on Friday, Oct. 7 for a special announcement regarding basketball renewals.
Join Us at Water Street Tavern on Thursday for the Coaches Show
Head Football Coach Sean Lewis will be joining us Thursday, Oct. 6, for our 5:30 p.m. weekly show. Coach will discuss this weekend’s opponent Miami University.
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