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KSU volleyball edges Akron in four sets

Jimmy Miller October 3, 2014

Box ScoreJunior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm and the Flashes’ offense found a rhythm Friday and stuck to it, even when the sets became back-and-forth battles.“We train hard,” Wilhelm said. “We...

Kelly Hutchison spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to score a point for Kent State Sept. 16, 2014. The Flash won, 3-2.

Flashes volleyball renews rivalry with conference foe

Jimmy Miller September 24, 2014

Mid-American Conference rival Ohio University swept Kent State volleyball the last time the Flashes took the court in 2013.The two teams will meet again Thursday, both seeking to win their first conference...

Volleyball falls in three straight matches

Jimmy Miller September 20, 2014

Box Score — Towson UniversityBox Score — St. John's UniversityBox Score — North Dakota State UniversityKent State volleyball was riding high on momentum prior to this weekend, as head coach Don Gromala...

Volleyball skids into Tiger Invitational

Jimmy Miller September 19, 2014

In the final tune-up weekend before its Mid-American Conference opener at Ohio University, the Kent State volleyball team dropped two matches in deflating fashion at the Tiger Invitational in Towson, Md.The...

Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola, Outside Hitter, spining the ball against Youngstown State University to get the point for Kent State University on Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-2.

Battered but not beaten: Flashes carry momentum to Tiger Invitational

Jimmy Miller September 17, 2014

Close sets, early offensive woes and even a struggle with serving didn’t seem to bother the Kent State volleyball team, but those issues are different from the one they currently face: health.“When...

Flashes impress again despite first match loss

Jimmy Miller September 13, 2014

Box Score — University of MontanaAlthough it didn’t appear promising at first, Kent State volleyball returned to its winning ways this weekend at the Mountaineer Invitational in West Virginia.“I...

Volleyball drops first match, returns strong for second

Jimmy Miller September 12, 2014

Box Score — West Virginia UniversityBox Score — Saint Francis UniversityThere are two sides to every story, and the Flashes experienced this popular saying after splitting two Friday matches in West...

Kent State Volleyball

Flashes seek sixth straight win

Jimmy Miller September 10, 2014

A 5-1 start, a home tournament championship and Mid-American Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week honor still cannot deter the Flashes from their mission: looking ahead.“We try not to focus on the...

Flashes open M.A.C. Center play with two wins

Jimmy Miller September 7, 2014

Box Score — University of EvansvilleBox Score — Morehead StateEnergy was the name of the game Friday at the M.A.C. Center, as Kent State plowed through the University of Evansville and Morehead State...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball earning a point for Kent State at the game against Morehead State University Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Kent State volleyball ends weekend with three straight victories

Jimmy Miller September 6, 2014

Box ScoreKent State head volleyball coach Don Gromala talked about the early season matches as preparation for conference play, and Friday and Saturday’s victories showed exactly what he is looking for:...

Flashes prep for home weekend matches

Jimmy Miller September 3, 2014

Two days in Charleston tested the Kent State volleyball team last weekend, and while the Flashes prevailed in two of their three matches, Kent State head coach Don Gromala recognized  that there’s always...