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Kent State sophomore Claire Tulisiak watches as the ball lands out of bounds during the Homecoming match against the University of Toledo Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Volleyball suffers close defeat at hands of Bowling Green

Taylor Sforzo November 5, 2017

With one kill from senior outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger, the Kent State volleyball team tied their match against Bowling Green (15-10, 11-3 Mid-American Conference), 2-2, at the end of the fourth set.The...

Kent State senior Kelsey Bittinger hits the ball while senior Challen Geraghty watches during the Homecoming match Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Volleyball keeps spirits high despite losses this season

Taylor Sforzo October 20, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team has gone through a challenging season so far, just completing the fourth weekend of conference play last weekend with a 2-7 Mid-American Conference record and 4-16 overall.However,...

Kent State defensive specialist Challen Geraghty prepares to serve during a match against Miami (OH) Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Geraghty’s record-breaking career digs not enough to beat Miami

Taylor Sforzo October 1, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team made history Saturday when senior Challen Geraghty took the number one spot with her 2,172 career dig against Miami University. However, this accomplishment did not lead...

Kent State opposite Amy Kober goes up for the block against Charleston on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.

Volleyball falls short at Golden Flashes Classic

Taylor Sforzo September 10, 2017

Kent State (1-7) struggled again this weekend, as they were swept in both matches they played at the Golden Flashes Classic.“I think it just pretty much comes down to people having to take their roles...

Bittinger, Geraghty garner MAC East Player of the Week honors

Nick Buzzelli August 30, 2016

Juniors Kelsey Bittinger and Challen Geraghty aren’t strangers to Mid-American Conference accolades.Last season, both members of the Kent State volleyball team were named First Team All-MAC for their...

Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball rises to top of conference

Jimmy Miller November 11, 2015

It’s a Monday afternoon practice and the best volleyball team in Kent State history is getting ready for its final weekend of the regular season.Kent State coach Don Gromala smiles as he’s walking...

Junior Katarina Kojic sets junior Drew Norberg up for a hit against Indiana State During the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday Sept. 4, 2015.

Kent State volleyball shares Golden Flashes Classic title

Jesse Runner September 7, 2015

The Golden Flashes Classic tournament, held in the M.A.C. Center, saw Kent State lose its first game to Indiana State before winning its next two games against the University of Albany and Oakland University....

Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball ay Bowling Green University during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes sent their senior class with a 3-1 win over the Falcons and will head to this weekend's MAC Tournament as the No. 7 seed with a 16-13 overall record.

MAC volleyball teams vie for spot in NCAA Tournament

Jimmy Miller November 19, 2014

At the beginning of the season, Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala talked about changing the culture of Kent State volleyball. With perennial woes came six straight losing seasons and a Mid-American...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball at the game against the University at Buffalo to gain a point Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Volleyball sweeps Buffalo in dominant fashion

Jimmy Miller October 4, 2014

Box ScoreIn a weekend that began with a four-set win over the University of Akron, Kent State volleyball continued the momentum in the Mid-American Conference with a three-set sweep over the University...