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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Mid-American Conference
Basketball: Mid-American Conference
School Colors Navy blue and gold
School Nickname Golden Flashes
Men Playing Varsity Sports 185 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 138 - 1%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 84
Basketball: 26
Baseball: 30
Cross Country/Track: 59
Other Sports: 133
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 44%
Basketball: 60%
Baseball: 50%
Cross Country/Track: 50%
Other Sports: 69%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Athletics at Kent State University

cmazzon2

'12

Political Science and Government

3.8
B+

Could Be Improved, but Not Horrible

I am not personally involved in the athletics at Kent, but I know some of the athletics at Kent are very good. The basket ball, gymnastics and hockey teams are three that I know of that are very good programs at Kent.

Feb 08, 2012

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Athletics at Kent State University

hpcollin456

'15

Design and Applied Arts

2.3
C

Pick Your Day

The sports teams here are average. There is too much fluctuation in the way that they play. Football, for example, may be kicked out of the MAC because we cannot maintain an attendance of ten thousand at the games. The student involvement and fan support varies between those who don't miss a game, to those who couldn't care less.

Feb 04, 2012

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Athletics at Kent State University

elizabethkswann

'14

Advertising

3.1
B-

KSU Athletics

The only decent sports at KSU are hockey, basketball, and gymnastics. The football team is a mess.

Jan 20, 2012

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and field
  • 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 & Facilities
  • Allerton Sports Complex
  • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MACC)
  • Student Recreation and Wellness Center (the Rec)

Most Popular Sports

Men’s basketball and football

Most Overlooked Teams

Field hockey, gymnastics, and women’s cross country

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.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The paved trail next to the Fashion Museum

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