Golden Flashes Announce Phase Two of Strategic Plan
The Kent State Athletic Department is excited to share an update on the department's Play As One Strategic Plan initiative.
The strategic plan was created and developed in the summer of 2021 to set the path for the future of Kent State Athletics. A tremendous amount of time and effort was put into setting that plan into motion in an expedited fashion (a big thank you to Dr. Kathy Wilson, outgoing Faculty Athletic Representative, for her leadership), culminating in a plan that has 80 priority areas, 20 goals, 45 goal strategies and 100 action items.
"I am proud of the work our department has done over the past year," Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond said. "The time, effort and care that has gone into implementing Play As One showcases how special a place Kent State is. It is exciting to see the plan come to life as we continue to deliver and improve upon a first-class, Division-I student-athlete experience that focuses on graduating student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport, and winning championships."
Grab a Holiday Gift from Kent State While Supplies Last
We are excited to share a special opportunity for the Flash Family! From now until Nov. 27, you can purchase a Kent State Athletics “Winter Box” for $70 that includes:
Holiday inspired tumbler
Winter scarf and socks
Ornament
Holiday gift tags
Your KSU branded box will be shipped directly to you and delivered in time for the holiday season! The Winter Box is not available for purchase at any other location and is limited in quantity.
Judy Devine ’70 M.A., Chris Plonsky ’79 and Other Title IX Trailblazers Honored at Women Leaders National Convention
Last month, Women Leaders in College Sports hosted its annual Women Leaders National Convention.
The convention brought together women from all over the country who have been instrumental in the growth and development of women's athletics in the 50 years since the passing of Title IX and included a compelling keynote speaker lineup and expert panels, breakout sessions focused on leadership, and career strategy and networking opportunities.
Kent State was represented at the Title IX Trailblazers: Lunch with Legends event, as Judy Devine, emeritus senior associate athletics director and professor, and Chris Plonsky, women's basketball alumna and former Kent State Athletics media relations assistant, were two of 56 trailblazers invited to share their experiences as women in the college sports industry.
Enrique Munguia capped a perfect 4-0 day with a 6-4 victory by decision in the championship match at 165 pounds to lead the Flashes at the Clarion Open on Sunday.
Munguia was seeded fifth in Sunday's bracket and won a trio of decisions (6-3, 10-6, 9-3) to earn his way into the championship bout where he defeated the Naval Academy's Val Park.
The 165-pound sophomore highlighted the season opener for the Flashes. Kent State took 26 wrestlers to Sunday's open, several of whom were making their collegiate debuts.
The Kent State Men's Basketball team did not disappoint in Monday night’s season opener against Northern Kentucky. The Golden Flashes took down the Norse 79-57 in Truist Arena.
The Golden Flashes shot the ball well, making more than 50 percent of their shots and tallying 13 three-pointers. The Flashes' bench helped create a 20-point lead to finish the first game of the 2022-23 season.
The Golden Flashes host Baldwin Wallace at the MAC Center in their home opener Thursday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. EST.
Week two of MACtion is upon us as the Golden Flashes head to Bowling Green to take on the Falcons at 7 p.m. EST on CBS Sports Network.
Kent State comes into the matchup at 2-3 in MAC play and 3-6 overall. Bowling Green is in a three-way tie with Ohio and Buffalo atop the MAC East at 4-1 in the MAC and 5-4 overall.
The Anniversary Award is up for grabs on Wednesday night. The trophy was created in 1985 and celebrates the founding of both schools in 1910. The conference rivals will be meeting for the 90th time and have met every year since the MAC was founded in 1946.
The Kent State Field Hockey team had four student-athletes total nine postseason conference honors, as announced by the Mid-American Conference last week.
A Golden Flash was named Defensive Player of the Year for the second season in a row, as senior Maria Cambra Soler was selected for the award. Patricia Strunk was honored with Co-freshman of the Year. Both players received All-MAC First Team recognition. Freshmen Iris Bekker and Maia Sarrabayrouse were named All-MAC Second Team. Bekker, Sarrabayrouse and Strunk also received All-MAC Freshman Team selection.
We are into the second week of our season of giving at Kent State! This generous annual tradition continues with incentives to amplify your impact: each team’s fund is eligible for $500 boosts from the Kent State University Foundation when 20 unique donors give $25 or more. Stay tuned next week for another competition that can help your gift go further. Your support is critical to our coaches, student-athletes and overall program success. Please make a gift to help us continue the momentum and create a first-class student-athlete experience.
