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Senior Ashley Makruski, number 16, goes up for a spike during the Ohio University game. The Flashes lost 0-3.

Flashes Volleyball drops to 0-4 in MAC, look for first conference win in Buffalo

Nicholas Pedone Sports reporter October 6, 2019

With a 6-3 record just a few weeks ago, Kent State’s volleyball team was off to its best start since 2014.Since then, the Flashes have only walked away with a victory one time, owning a 7-9 record so...

Flashes Volleyball swept by Miami and Bowling Green

Nicholas Pedone Sports reporter September 29, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team quickly ran into adversity as they opened up the MAC competition over the weekend.The Flashes were swept on their home floor by Miami University, losing in straight sets...

Flashes volleyball starts season 2-1 at Charlotte Invitational

Nick Pedone September 1, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team (2-1) started off their season strong this weekend at the Charlotte Invitational in North Carolina.On Friday, the Flashes won in straight sets over Eastern Kentucky before...

Senior Myla King spikes off a set from freshman setter junior Natalie Talaga on Thursday Oct. 5, 2017. 

Flashes volleyball season preview: Hopeful for historic season

Nick Pedone August 24, 2019

With the season just around the corner, there is one common goal amongst Kent State’s women’s volleyball team: winning the Mid-American Conference Championship.The Flashes will return five upperclassmen,...

Flashes bounce back after tough start to Golden Flashes Classic

Ian Kreider September 3, 2018

Kent State (5-2) used a strong Saturday showing to help propel it to a second-place finish in the Golden Flashes Classic. Purdue Fort Wayne 3, Kent State 0Slow starts were the theme of the game for the...

Fans cheer during Kent State's matchup against Youngstown State on Aug. 28, 2018. The Flashes won 3-1.

Record-breaking crowd pushes Flashes past Youngstown State

Ian Kreider August 29, 2018

682.That’s the record-breaking number of students who came out to support the Kent State volleyball team in its home opener.The Flashes (3-1) combined for 90 digs over four sets to help push them over...

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...

Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Senior Katarina Kojic sets the ball for her teammate. Kent State defeated Rob Morris University, 3-0, at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.

Volleyball ends two-match skid with sweep of Robert Morris

Nick Buzzelli September 6, 2016

With the score knotted at 21, Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala huddled around his players near the foul line of the M.A.C. Center to deliver a simple message.Even though the volleyball team was...

Freshman Lexi Mantas hits the ball during a game against the University at Buffalo on Saturday Nov. 14, 2015.

Volleyball claims share of MAC East title

Jesse Runner November 15, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team swept its last two opponents of the regular season this past weekend, to extend its winning streak to five games, and claim a share of the Mid-American Conference...

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...

Challen Geraghty, sophomore defensive specialist, sets the ball during a game against Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Flashes beat Eastern Michigan 3-1.

Volleyball defeats OU, EMU

Jesse Runner November 8, 2015

Kent State’s volleyball team continued its winning streak this weekend after defeating Mid-American Conference (MAC) Conference opponents Ohio University and Eastern Michigan University.The Flashes,...

Volleyball loses to BG, beats Miami (OH)

Jesse Runner November 1, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team's seven-game winning streak ended Friday against Bowling Green State University, before defeating Miami University (OH) on Saturday.The Flashes continued conference...