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Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

John Hilber, John Engoglia, and Demetri Manousos December 4, 2024

National signing day hit Kent State, as well as the nation, Nov. 13. The day is dedicated to high school students committing to colleges across the nation to further their academic and athletic aspirations. Many...

Kent State Tuscarawas wins first Division-II National Championship in program history

Kent State Tuscarawas wins first Division-II National Championship in program history

Emily Lowen, Reporter December 3, 2024

After dropping the first game of pool play in the playoffs, the Kent State Tuscarawas women's volleyball team bounced back and won the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division-II National...

Kent State University volleyball coach Haley Eckerman speaks to players on the floor from the sideline during their match up against Ball State University on Oct. 19, 2024.

Volleyball loses final two games of season at home

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 18, 2024

In its final two games of a tough, seemingly never-ending season, the Kent State volleyball team said goodbye to a quintet of players and prepared for the offseason following a pair of losses to  the...

Junior Kendall White  sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Volleyball swept twice in final road games of season

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 10, 2024

In its final road trip of the 2024 season, the Kent State volleyball team was swept twice by the Central Michigan Chippewas in a two-game weekend slate. The Flashes are now 2-24 on the year, and with the...

Kent State University volleyball team huddle before their match against Ball State University on October 19,2024.

Volleyball swept after close third set finish

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 6, 2024

After winning its first game in nearly two months, the Kent State volleyball team returned to familiar habits when it was swept by the Ohio Bobcats (25-21, 25-18, 25-23) in a home game Tuesday. KSU is...

Junior Kendall White  sets the ball at the volleyball game on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

Ring the bell: Volleyball wins first game in 58 days

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 3, 2024

The story of the Kent State volleyball team this season has been one of sorrow. Blowouts, sweeps and choking away two-set leads have all been staples this season for the Flashes, but the team found itself...

Junior Mackenzie McGuire serves the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Sweep streak starts again for volleyball against Bowling Green

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 27, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team saw an ugly trend resurface itself against the Bowling Green Falcons, as the team lost both of its games (25-23, 25-16, 26-24), (25-22, 25-15, 25-13) over the weekend. KSU...

Junior Kendall White bumps the ball at the game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Volleyball takes OU to four sets but drops 15th in a row

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 23, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team moved to 1-18 after losing to the Ohio Bobcats in four sets (25-23, 25-13, 25-15, 25-19) in an away game Tuesday. The Flashes have lost 15 in a row dating back to Sept. 6.  The...

Kent State senior, Tylee Fuller spikes the ball during their match against Ball State on October 19, 2024.

‘I think we’re getting better’: Losing streak continues for volleyball after winless weekend

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 20, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team moved to 1-17 after losing to the Miami University (OH) RedHawks (25-16, 26-24, 25-23, 29-27,15-9) and the Ball State Cardinals (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) with both games at home....

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball swept twice more en route to 1-15 record

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 13, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team moved to 1-15 this weekend after losing to the Northern Illinois Huskies (25-23, 25-21, 25-18) and the Western Michigan Broncos (25-14, 25-18, 25-13) with both games on the...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.

Volleyball continues skid, losing streak reaches double digits

Gage Wellman, Reporter October 7, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team lost a pair of games Friday and Saturday to the Buffalo Bulls — the team has lost 10 games in a row and is 1-13 on the year. The Flashes started off on the wrong foot...

The Kent State volleyball team had a game against Eastern Michigan at the MAC at 6pm on Friday 27th.

Volleyball gets to double-digit losses after dropping back-to-back games

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 29, 2024

On Thursday, the Kent State volleyball team was winning against Eastern Michigan two sets to none – just one more set win, and the Flashes would be on their way to their second win this season. The...