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

Volleyball rises to top of conference

Jimmy Miller November 11, 2015

It’s a Monday afternoon practice and the best volleyball team in Kent State history is getting ready for its final weekend of the regular season.Kent State coach Don Gromala smiles as he’s walking...

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

Volleyball hosts Toledo, Dig for the Cure Saturday

Jesse Runner October 14, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team hosts the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes, who enter the day at 10-8, defeated the University...

Senior Bridget Wilhelm digs the ball during the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Volleyball faces Buffalo, rival Akron this weekend

Jesse Runner October 7, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team will take on the University of Buffalo this Friday, Oct. 9 and the University of Akron on Saturday, Oct. 10.The Flashes, who will be looking to move above .500...

A Bowling Green outside hitter spikes the ball against two Kent State Volleyball players. The golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green 3-1 at the MACC on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015.

Volleyball looking for second straight conference win

Jesse Runner September 30, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team hosts Ohio University Thursday night at the M.A.C. Center before heading to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on Saturday to square off with Central Michigan University.“Ohio’s...

Freshman Sam Jones serves the ball to Indiana State during the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Women’s volleyball ready for Sacramento invitational

Jesse Runner September 16, 2015

The women’s volleyball team travels to California Friday night to participate in the Sacramento State Invitational.The Golden Flashes enter the tournament with a record of 5-4 after splitting games against...

Opposite hitter Kelly Hutchison from the Flashes spikes the ball at the annual 'Dig for the Cure' volleyball match vs. Northern Illinois at the MAC Center on Oct. 24, 2014.

Kent senior named MAC East Offensive Player of Week

Jesse Runner September 8, 2015

The Mid-American Conference named Kent State senior Kelly Hutchison the East Division Offensive Player of the Week.Hutchison played a commanding three-game stretch, leading the Flashes in kills in two...

Kent State volleyball players cheer in a game against Miami in the M.A.C. Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. 

Kent State volleyball hosts Golden Flashes Classic

Jesse Runner Sports Reporter September 2, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team hosts the Golden Flashes Classic — a four team, six game tournament — beginning Friday versus Indiana State University in the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes enter...

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...

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,”...

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...

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,...