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Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History Data Says

Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History Data Says

America couldn’t take their eyes off of women’s college basketball. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Championship Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and South Carolina Gamecocks on April 7 was the most watched women’s basketball title game in history according to Data released by Nielsen on April 9. Nearly 19 million viewers tuned in to the matchup, with its peak audience reaching over 24 million viewers during the games final minutes. The game was won by the South Carolina Gamecocks 87-75, to…

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Mental Health Problems in Student Athletes Decline Over Past Year in NCAA Study

Mental Health Problems in Student Athletes Decline Over Past Year in NCAA Study

Wether it’s on the field, in the classroom, and everywhere in between, student-athletes are always looking to be at the top of their game. But an asset that gets overlooked with those individuals are their mental well being. But according to a recent study conducted by the NCAA, it seems to be that student-athletes are back in the game. Data was taken from around 23,000 student-athletes across all three divisions of NCAA sanctioned sports beginning in September of 2022 through…

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House Bill 68: What It Means for Ohio Transgender Children Going Forward

House Bill 68: What It Means for Ohio Transgender Children Going Forward

Last month, both the Ohio Senate and Ohio House voted to override Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 68, which could lead to the restriction of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries, along with the outlawing of transgender girls participating in female sports in the state. Amanda Cole is the executive director at Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce and she said that when Governor DeWine vetoed the bill, she was pleasantly surprised. “In no way did I…

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Basketball Back in a Flash: How Kent State Looks to Get Back to the Big Dance

Basketball Back in a Flash: How Kent State Looks to Get Back to the Big Dance

Last March, the Kent State Men’s Basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six years. But with so many big name players graduating from last years squad, how would they get back? For the players and coaches, it’s belief. TV2’s Matt Kiraly took a trip to the M.A.C. Center to learn more about the latest installment of the Golden Flashes.