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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...

Kent State freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger spikes the ball toward a Bowling Green State University player during their final game of the regular season in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Flashes lost to Miami University this weekend, eliminating them from the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Redhawks end Kent State volleyball’s season in MAC quarterfinal

Jimmy Miller November 23, 2014

Box ScoreAs coach Don Gromala pointed out after Miami University defeated Kent State in straight sets, only one team ends their season happy.“Obviously it’s tough to go down and not play your best,”...

Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm hits the ball around the block during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball preps for final regular-season road trip

Jimmy Miller November 5, 2014

Last fall, freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger led Strongsville High School to a 20-5 record, its first district title and a berth in the Elite Eight in the state tournament.Just one year later, Bittinger...

Volleyball begins pivotal home stand

Jimmy Miller October 23, 2014

Just weeks removed from its first Mid-American Conference match, the Kent State volleyball team is looking at a stretch of its eight final matches, six of which are at home.“We’re happy to be home...

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

KSU volleyball splits weekend matches with Toledo, Ball State

Jimmy Miller October 19, 2014

Box Score — ToledoBox Score — Ball StateKent State experienced both ends of a blowout Friday and Saturday, as the team dominated the University of Toledo in three sets but fizzled out against Ball...

Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola, outside hitter, hits the ball against Youngstown State University to gain a point at the game Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-2.

Volleyball seeking rebound against backyard rival

Jimmy Miller October 2, 2014

The Kent State volleyball team expects to play a close match Friday in what has traditionally been a scrappy rivalry match against the University of Akron.“Akron is a huge rival for us — we are always...

Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow jumps for return against The University of New Hampshire on September 6, 2014. The Flashes won the game 3-1.

Bobcats outmatch Kent State volleyball with four-set win

Jimmy Miller September 25, 2014

Box ScoreA trip to Athens didn’t bode well for Kent State volleyball Thursday, as the Flashes fell to Ohio University in four sets.“I think we played solid,” head coach Don Gromala said. “The things...

Lauren Engleman, Outside Hitter, spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to gain a point for Kent State Univerisity on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes win (3-2)

Engleman shines as volleyball remains unbeaten in the M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller September 16, 2014

Senior outside hitter Lauren Engleman’s errant hit she sent sailing into the bleachers might have made her night look dreadful.As it turned out, her performance was anything but dreadful.Engleman, who...