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Volleyball sweeps weekend competition

Jesse Runner October 25, 2015

Kent State’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven games after defeating Mid-American Conference opponents Northern Illinois University and Western Michigan University this past weekend.The...

Freshman Lexi Mantas spikes the ball past a Toledo defender during the Kent State vs Toledo volleyball game on Oct. 16, 2015.

Volleyball extend win streak to 5 games

Jesse Runner October 18, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team defeated two MAC Conference opponents this weekend at home in the M.A.C. Center to extend its win streak to five straight games.The Flashes, who improved its record...

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

Volleyball loses to Miami, wins against Bowling Green

Jesse Runner September 27, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team finished 1-1 this past weekend after playing two games at the M.A.C. Center to open conference play.The first game, which took place Friday night against the University...

Golden Flashes leave Sacramento State Invitational empty handed

Jesse Runner September 20, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team finished in third place at the Sacramento State Invitational in California this past weekend.The tournament, hosted by Sacramento State University, saw Kent State...

Volleyball finishes Maryland Invitational with 2-2 record

Stephen Means August 30, 2015

Kent State ultimately finished 2-2 over the weekend at the Maryland Invitational.The team started out hot in its final matchup against Maryland (4-0) before losing 3-1 (25-19, 15-25, 21-25, 21-25)."Overall,...

Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Young volleyball team to be battle-tested early

Jimmy Miller August 28, 2015

Growing up in the Mid-American Conference is no small task for incoming Kent State recruits, but coach Don Gromala said he’s already told his team that everyone will need to serve their roles for the...

Volleyball upsets No. 6 Eastern Michigan

Jimmy Miller November 21, 2014

Box ScoreCoach Don Gromala’s 2013 trip to the Mid-American Conference Tournament in his first as a head coach ended with a three-set loss to Ohio University.A year later, Gromala’s squad traveled to...

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...

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

Volleyball ends regular season with win over Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller November 16, 2014

Box ScoreJust moments after defeating Bowling Green State University in four sets, junior blocker Bridget Wilhelm reflected on three seasons of playing with her five senior teammates in the M.A.C. Center...

KSU volleyball falters in five sets with Redhawks

Jimmy Miller November 14, 2014

Box ScoreMiami University entered the M.A.C. Center Friday night with every reason to feel confident: The Redhawks had a nine-match win streak in the conference and already defeated Kent State earlier...

Kent State's volleyball team cheers each other on during the game against MAC opponent Ohio University on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The Flashes lost the game, 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to close out regular season in M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller November 12, 2014

Three days before her final match in the M.A.C. Center, senior defensive specialist Kaylee Koller strongly considered her fondest memories as a Kent State volleyball player. After a moment of thought,...

Volleyball’s offense comes alive in pivotal road match

Jimmy Miller November 7, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State volleyball team has seen a player offensively dominate already this season, such as when senior outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola registered 24 kills in a home loss to Northern...