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Quick Stats
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Mid-American Conference (MAC)
School Colors
Navy blue and gold
School Mascot
Golden Flashes
Men Playing Varsity Sports
230 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
169 - 1 %
College Prowler Take
It is only on occasion that one of Kent State’s athletic teams will have a season that really gets students excited about KSU sports, though Kent State’s basketball team went to the NCAA tournament in its 2005 season. For the most part, students are generally apathetic about the various teams on campus, and they only occasionally go to sporting events for social reasons. There are a few diehards who closely follow obscure teams like women’s field hockey, but for the most part, you’ll never hear students raving about how excited they are to go to the game.
For most students, sports excitement comes out during intramural (IM) sports. Some Kent Staters live and breathe dodgeball and broomball. This is also a great way to meet and form a lasting bond with people. While you won’t hear people discussing the football team’s most recent loss, you will hear them talking about broomball strategy. (Broomball is played like ice hockey, but in street shoes, not ice skates.) Many large groups on campus get together and form teams, and most of the residence halls form several teams and participate in the tournament. If you don’t have a team, don’t worry, because for most sports, stragglers are formed into teams by the staff. If you decide team sports aren’t for you, at least stop by the Rec Center—it’s well worth it.
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phlash says: Kent State University 2010 Other  |
Athletic Support Is There but Lacking
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There's not a lot of pride in our athletics. People are plenty proud to say they go to KSU, but their not going to know the score of the last football game. Freshman go to the first football game then never come back. There's a small but loyal following for the basketball team because historically KSU has had some very good mid-major teams.
Intramurals are played but you would have to seek out a team to play with unless you're Greek. I recommend broomball, the most fun IM.
Athletics: December 31, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The University likes to pretend...
The University likes to pretend that sports are a big deal around here. Like football is supposed to take all the drastically different social groups and bind them together into a wonderful, writhing crowd of cheering fans painted in blue and gold. Varsity sports are good, for the varsity sports players and people who like that sort of thing. IMs (intramurals) are much more appealing. Check out the club sports, too. Try something you normally wouldn’t, like rugby or fencing or broomball. |
Anonymous says: |
I went to one football game and...
I went to one football game and left before halftime because someone dumped their beer on me. I haven’t been to another game since. Maybe if the teams didn’t suck so bad, I would go to more. |
Anonymous says: |
The intramural sports like...
The intramural sports like broomball are bigger than other sports on campus. Mostly freshmen attend the football games, because they might not have anything else to do. |
Anonymous says: |
The low attendance at Kent State’s...
The low attendance at Kent State’s sporting events speaks for itself. I think they need to do more to encourage more attendance. School spirit doesn’t come in a bottle. |
Facts
Men's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Softball
- Track
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Indoor soccer
- Indoor volleyball
- Kickball
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Wallyball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Bowling (men’s)
- Dodgeball
- Equestrian team
- Fencing
- Green Dragon Kung Fu
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Karate
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Ski and snowboard
- Soccer (men’s and women's)
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
Athletic Fields
- Allerton Sports Complex
- The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
- The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MACC)
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (the Rec)
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (the Rec)
School Spirit
Though most of the sports teams are nothing to write home about, that doesn’t mean Kent State students don’t have a lot of school spirit. Students know that it’s okay to be proud of their school, even if the football team can’t buy a win. It’s a must to own at least a few pieces of KSU clothing and wear them around campus. The bookstore is filled with all kinds of Kent State memorabilia and wearables. Most students are proud of their respective fields of study, and they aren’t afraid to defend them if necessary. There is definitely a pro-Kent State atmosphere on campus.
Getting Tickets
It’s never hard to get tickets on campus, except for the Kent State/University of Akron basketball game. Get the tickets for this game as soon as possible in order to reserve a seat. Sports events are free for Kent State students.
Most Popular Sports
Men’s basketball and football
Most Overlooked Teams
Field hockey, gymnastics, and women’s cross country
Best Place to Take a Walk
The paved trail next to the Fashion Museum
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