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Kent State's senior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm spikes the ball during the game against MAC opponents Ohio University in the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. 

Flashes volleyball clinches MAC tournament spot against rival Akron

Jimmy Miller November 9, 2014

The Kent State volleyball team’s home win over the University of Akron earlier this season clinched a point in the Wagon Wheel Challenge, but its road win over the Zips on Saturday night secured a spot...

Kent State's junior Kelly Hutchison and senior Liz Reikow jump together to block the ball during a game against Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-1.

Volleyball offense sizzles in pair of conference matches at M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller October 26, 2014

Box Score — NIUBox Score — WMUA resurgence of senior outside hitter Tinuke Aderemi-Ibitola wasn't enough enough for Kent State against Northern Illinois on Friday, but consistent play and a more balanced...

Flashes end road trip in three-set loss to Miami University

Jimmy Miller October 11, 2014

Box ScoreOffensive woes tripped up Kent State volleyball this weekend as they failed to win a set versus Bowling Green State University and Miami University.The latest loss came Saturday, as the Flashes...

Volleyball drops match to Bowling Green

Jimmy Miller October 10, 2014

Box ScoreAfter picking up a pair of Mid-American Conference victories last weekend, Kent State dropped its third conference game of the season to host, Bowling Green State University.The Falcons (4-13,...

Volleyball seeks first road victory in MAC

Jimmy Miller October 8, 2014

Not only do the reigning Mid-American Conference East division offensive and defensive players of the week play for Kent State — they play mere inches from each other on the court.Junior middle blocker...

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...

Kent State volleyball struggles in road loss

Jimmy Miller September 27, 2014

Box ScoreFor the second straight week, the Flashes came out of a road trip empty-handed, as Eastern Michigan swept Kent State Saturday.The loss came just two days after Ohio University defeated the Flashes...

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...

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...