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Golden Flashes Dominate Zips in Second Half to Defend the Wheel in 35-20 Win

KENT, Ohio – Dru DeShields accounted for five total touchdowns to lead Kent State past rival Akron 35-20 Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium.

Oct 24

Flashes Host TSDTR In Pivotal MAC Contest

KENT, Ohio- The Kent State Soccer team returns home to Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium for the third time of a three-game home-stand on Sunday when they take on their rival in the Akron Zips in a pivotal Mid-American Conference contest.

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Oct 24

Sun. Oct 25

1:00 PM

Flashes Look to Retain the Wagon Wheel Saturday at 1 p.m. vs. Akron

KENT, Ohio — Kent State football returns home to Dix Stadium on Saturday afternoon, squaring off against arch-rival Akron for a 1 p.m. MAC matchup with the historic Wagon Wheel on the line.

Oct 23

Kent State Athletics Announces Clear Bag Policy for Home Events

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University has announced the implementation of a new Clear Bag Policy for all home ticketed events, effective this fall. The policy is designed to enhance venue security, reduce wait times at entry points, and provide a safer environment for fans, guests, and student-athletes.

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Jul 30

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Upcoming Event: Women's Golf versus Landfall Tradition on Oct 23, 2026
Women's Golf
vs Landfall Tradition
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Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Akron on Oct 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Women's Soccer
vs Akron
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Upcoming Event: Field Hockey versus Ohio State on Oct 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Field Hockey
vs Ohio State
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Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball at Ohio on Oct 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
at Ohio
Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Slippery Rock (Exhibition) on Oct 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball
vs Slippery Rock (Exhibition)
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