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Members of the quadball team compete in fall 2022.

Quidditch-inspired quadball looks to rebuild for spring

Ethan Madden, Reporter December 9, 2023

The Kent State quadball team, formerly known as the Quidditch team, was ready to compete against other colleges and teams this season. Earlier in the fall semester, the Soaring Black Squirrels traveled...

Senior outside hitter Karina Salinas serves the ball at the Kent State vs. Ohio University volleyball game Nov. 15, 2023.

Volleyball finishes 6-23 on season, looks toward future

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 17, 2023

In her team's last game of the season on Wednesday, Kent State volleyball coach Haley Eckerman said she saw the potential her team has for later success. The Flashes, who lost to Ohio University 3-1,...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Losing streak extends to four games as volleyball eyes for final game of season

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team (6-22 overall, 2-15 Mid-American Conference) extended its losing streak to four games at Eastern Michigan (4-24, 2-14) over the weekend. The Flashes have one only one of...

Following a successful kill by sophomore outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire (11), senior Defensive Specialist Bryn Roberts (3 in white) and sophomore setter Kendall White (20) are among the teammates celebrating the point against Central Michigan on Nov. 3, 2023.

Volleyball suffers first 20-loss season in six years

Ethan Madden, Reporter November 6, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team took on Central Michigan University (14-13, 8-7) over the weekend at the M.A.C. Center, looking to avoid its first 20-loss season since 2017.  On Friday, the Flashes...

Golden Flash Burgundy Walters at the net in the volleyball game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

Volleyball splits weekend, looking ahead to two-game home stretch

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 30, 2023

Kent State's volleyball team (6-18, 2-11) took on Ball State (14-10, 11-2) in Indiana and the University of Toledo (10-14, 8-5) in Toledo.  On Friday, in the first set, the Cardinals took a 16-6 lead...

Freshman Lily King sets the ball in the Kent State Volleyball game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Cold streak continues for volleyball, winning one of its last 12 matchups

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 22, 2023

Kent State’s (5-17) volleyball team dropped both its away matchups against Bowling Green (11-11) Oct. 20 and 21.  KSU's losing streak is now three-games long, and the team has one win since Mid-American...

Kent State Flashes Volleyball celebrating their win against Miami University Redhawks on October 13, 2023.

Volleyball snaps eight-game losing streak to get first MAC win

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 17, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team took on Miami (5-15) at home, securing its first Mid-American Conference win of the season.  KSU got out to a quick start on Friday, getting out to a 10-1 lead. Both...

Kent State's volleyball team huddles together before their game against Western Michigan on Oct. 5, 2023.

Losing streak reaches six games as volleyball falls to Akron

Ethan Madden, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team played against Akron (9-7) last week, with both games being played at Akron.  The Flashes fell to 4-12 overall, and their 0-5 Mid-American Conference record is last in...

The Kent State volleyball team celebrates after winning a rally.

Losing streak reaches four games as volleyball opens conference schedule

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 28, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team went 0-3 this past week to open up Mid-American Conference (MAC) play, making their overall record 4-10 on the season.  KSU opened their weekend Friday with a matchup...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team celebrating a point during their match against Youngstown State on Sept. 15th, 2023.

‘It’s always great to be home’: Volleyball opens home schedule

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State's women's volleyball had a busy week, defeating Cleveland State (7-5) on Thursday and losing to Youngstown State (5-7) in the home opener.  The match against the Vikings went the distance,...

Kent State volleyball team members on the sideline celebrate winning a rally.

Volleyball goes 2-1 in Western New York Invitational as they return for home opener

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 14, 2023

Kent State’s volleyball team had an impressive showing in its recent tournament in New York, going 2-1 and improving its overall record to 3-6 on the season.  The Flashes dominated in their first...

The Kent State Golden Flash volleyball team gather together before the game.

‘When everybody gives their all and competes, we can be successful’: Volleyball captures its first win

Ethan Madden, Reporter September 7, 2023

After starting the season 0-3, Kent State earned its first win against South Dakota State (1-5).   KSU is now 1-5 on the season, its third 1-5 start in the last 10 seasons. The last occurred in 2017.  The...