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Antwan Dixon tells WINK News that he plans to make a full recovery following a blood transfusion to fight a rare disease.

Kent State Athlete Making a Comeback After Receiving a Blood Transfusion From his Father

Antwan Dixon is overcoming the odds after receiving a life-saving blood transfusion from his father.

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Statement on the Tragic Loss of Tyler Heintz

Today, the Kent State University family mourns the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes, freshman football player Tyler Heintz. Tyler was transported to a local hospital by paramedics this morning following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium. The cause of death is not yet known. Ty…

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The Kent State Golden Flashes pose with members of the community on the multipurpose court they constructed in Aguacate, Belize.

Kent State Student-Athletes and Staff Complete Courts for Kids Service Project in Belize

Instead of heading home to relax following the conclusion of finals week, a group of Kent State University student-athletes traveled to Aguacate, Belize, to partner with Courts for Kids on a service project from May 16-24. A total of 19 student-athletes volunteered to make the trip and were accom…

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The Kent State women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

Women’s Golf Finishes Tied for Fifth at NCAA National Championships

The Kent State University women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2. The Kent State Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beati…

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The Kent State baseball team celebrates a walk-off win over Toledo earlier this season at Schoonover Stadium. For the second straight year, the Kent State team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference regular season champions.

Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament

For the second straight year, the Kent State University baseball team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season champions, a feat now accomplished 14 times in program history. The Kent State Golden Flashes clinched the title and the No. 1 seed at the MAC Tournamen…

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Kent State associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The Kent State men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

Kent State Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

The No. 12 Kent State University men’s golf team has booked its ticket to the 2017 NCAA National Championship with a second-place finish at the Washington Regional at 3-over par 855 (287-282-286). The Kent State Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…

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The Kent State softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

Kent State Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

Kent State University senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 Kent State past No. 2 Ohio, 3-0, in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship game. The performance by Ladines capped a sensational week in which she earne…

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The Kent State women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

Kent State Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

The No. 15 Kent State University women’s golf team has qualified for the 2017 NCAA National Championship after finishing the NCAA Lubbock Regional in sixth place at 11-over par 875 (305-287-283). Kent State entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…

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The Kent State University men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.

Several Kent State Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

The No. 12 Kent State University men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The Kent State Golden Flashes finished the four-round tournament with a score of 3-under par 1,149 (287-288-285-289), breaking its own fou…

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The Kent State women’s golf team smiles after winning its 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf Championship. The team has advanced to the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2010.

MAC Awards Several Honors to Kent State Women’s Golf Players and Coach

The No. 15 Kent State University women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship on April 23 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio. The Golden Flashes, who have won every championship tournament put on by the MAC, won the tournament b…

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