Women's Wrestling - Kent State Golden Flashes

Kent State University Adds Women’s Wrestling as 20th Varsity Sport, Planned to Compete in 2027

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced today that women's wrestling will become the athletics department's 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women's wrestling.

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Dec 18, 2025

Kent State Elevates Josh Moore to Director of Wrestling and Men’s Head Coach

KENT, Ohio — Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced Tuesday that Josh Moore has been elevated to the director of wrestling and men's wrestling head coach. In this expanded role, Moore will oversee all operations for both the men's program and the recently announced women's wrestling program.

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Aug 19

Kent State Athletics Sets New Fundraising Records

KENT, Ohio – Kent State Athletics and The Golden Flashes Club achieved a record-setting fundraising year during the 2025-26 academic year (fiscal year 2026), establishing new department highs in both new commitments and cash-in fundraising while also reaching an all-time best in donor participation.

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Jul 30

Kent State’s Day of Giving Is Tuesday, April 14

KENT, Ohio – Kent State University is celebrating its official 24-hour Day of Giving Tuesday, April 14. Starting at midnight, all gifts to any Kent State University fund, including all Athletics funds, will be matched up to $250 per donor until matching funds run out.

Apr 13

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