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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ guard Desmond Ridenour drives through the Ohio Christian defense en route to a commanding 90-45 win in the MACC in the season’s home opener.

Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ men’s basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning …

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Photo of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Cryotherapy Chamber.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Athletes Are the First in the MAC to Use Cryotherapy Technology

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Athletics is the first in the Mid-American Conference to provide student-athletes with a cryotherapy chamber. The therapy uses subzero temperatures, under 200 degrees Fahrenheit, to help muscles recover quickly. The department installed the chamber in the Memorial Athletic a…

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Kristen Brots celebrates after scoring a goal in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s 2-1 win over Ohio on Oct. 26, securing the MAC Regular Season Championship.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Women’s Soccer Team Wins MAC Regular Season Championship

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ women’s soccer team secured the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season Championship by defeating Ohio University 2-1 on Oct. 26 at Dix Stadium. It is the third regular season championship in program history and the first since 2004. “The regular season championship m…

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Maddie Holmes (16) high-fives her teammates before ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s 1-0 win over Toledo on Oct. 19.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Women’s Soccer Team Repeats as MAC East Champions

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ women’s soccer team recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Dix Stadium. The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division crown for the second year in a row. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ sits atop the Mid-American C…

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

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Members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

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The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Golden Flashes football team takes the field for the home opener of the 2017 football season against Howard University.

Golden Flashes Win Home Opener 38-31

Two touchdown runs by freshman Kesean Gamble in the fourth quarter helped the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Golden Flashes secure a 38-31 win over Howard University on Sept. 9 in the first game at Dix Stadium for 2017. Gamble lifted the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Golden Flashes into the lead for good with a 1-yard plung…

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ cornerback Demetrius Monday jumps in excitement before the football season opener against the Clemson Tigers.

First Home Football Game of 2017 Season Kicks Off Saturday

Dix Stadium begins its 49th season as the home of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ football Saturday, Sept. 9, when the Golden Flashes host Howard University at 3:30 p.m. during Parents and Families Weekend. The Golden Flashes are in their 95th season of football, which started on Sept. 2 at defending national…

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Herb Page, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

Herb Page, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup on July 6-8 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Page will team with Stanford University head women’s coach …

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Danniel Thomas-Dodd Named MAC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Aug. 1. Established in 1991 and now in its 27th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award honors graduati…

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