In 1920 the first Kent State University athletics team played. The sport was football. The “field band” was there and played in the stands. From then until now, the Kent State community brings that Golden Flashes pride to every game and every team that plays for Kent State.
19 varsity athletic teams at the Division 1 level
Over 2,000 programs offered at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center annually
6,327 capacity at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation CenterAthletics Info
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