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Kent State sophomore Claire Tulisiak dives for the ball while junior Lexi Mantas watches during the Homecoming match Oct. 14, 2017.

Miami (OH) volleyball rolls past Kent State in straight sets

Taylor Sforzo November 4, 2017

Kent State's volleyball team (5-19 overall, 3-10 Mid-American Conference) lost to Miami (OH) (18-8, 10-3 MAC) in straight sets, 3-0 (24-26, 23-25, 16-25), Friday night.Senior outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger...

Volleyball lands win against Akron to finish weekend matches

Taylor Sforzo October 29, 2017

After weeks of close sets and losses, Kent State’s volleyball team (5-18 overall, 3-9 Mid-American Conference) beat Akron in straight sets Saturday.The Flashes have lost 19 sets this season by 3 points...

Outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger watches as a Buffalo player hits the ball into the net during a match on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Volleyball struggles to win close sets in loss to Buffalo

Taylor Sforzo October 28, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team (4-18 overall, 2-9 Mid-American Conference) fell in straight sets to Buffalo (14-8, 7-4 MAC) Friday night (23-25, 26-28, 25-27).“I think we fought back pretty well,”...

Volleyball continues to fight back, ready for weekend matches

Taylor Sforzo October 27, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team walked off the small, noisy, dark volleyball court in Northern Illinois Saturday night after 29 set ties, 10 lead changes, 27 kills and 37 digs, all in the first match.“It...

Kent State defensive specialist Challen Geraghty prepares to serve during a match against Miami (OH) Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Kent State volleyball sets MAC record, loses to Northern Illinois

Taylor Sforzo October 22, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team (4-17, 2-8 Mid-American Conference) went down swinging in the first set (43-41) against Northern Illinois (6-19, 5-5 MAC) Friday, setting the MAC record for the third highest...

Volleyball stumbles on the road against Western Michigan

Taylor Sforzo October 21, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team (4-16, 2-7 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan, to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (13-7, 6-3 MAC) Friday.Kent State won the first set, but ultimately...

Kent State senior Kelsey Bittinger hits the ball while senior Challen Geraghty watches during the Homecoming match Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Volleyball keeps spirits high despite losses this season

Taylor Sforzo October 20, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team has gone through a challenging season so far, just completing the fourth weekend of conference play last weekend with a 2-7 Mid-American Conference record and 4-16 overall.However,...

Kent State senior Kelsey Bittinger hits the ball while senior Challen Geraghty watches during the Homecoming match Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Volleyball drops Homecoming matches to Toledo, Ball State

Taylor Sforzo October 15, 2017

Students and alumni showed their blue and gold pride Saturday for Kent State’s annual Homecoming celebrations — sports included.After the Kent State football team defeated Miami (OH) in their Homecoming...

Kent State senior Challen Geraghty cheers with teammates after scoring against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The Flashes fell to Akron, 3-1.

Volleyball beats Ohio, Central Michigan for first conference wins

Henry Palattella October 8, 2017

Coming into their two conference games this weekend, the Kent State volleyball team was 0-4 in the conference and riding a three-game losing streak overall.The Flashes (4-13, 2-4 Mid-American Conference)...

Kent State defensive specialist Challen Geraghty prepares to serve during a match against Miami (OH) Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Geraghty’s record-breaking career digs not enough to beat Miami

Taylor Sforzo October 1, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team made history Saturday when senior Challen Geraghty took the number one spot with her 2,172 career dig against Miami University. However, this accomplishment did not lead...

Kent State opposite Heather Younkin (left) and middle blocker Annie Ennesser block a spike during a match against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Volleyball drops weekend conference matchups

Taylor Sforzo September 24, 2017

Kent State Volleyball (2-11, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) began Mid-American conference play this weekend against Akron (5-9, 1-1 MAC) and Buffalo (9-4, 2-0).Kent State started off the match on Friday...

Kent State defensive specialist Sam Jones passes during a game against Charleston.

Volleyball ends losing streak at Golden Grizzlies Invitational

Taylor Sforzo September 17, 2017

Kent State volleyball went 1-2 this weekend at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational in Rochester, Michigan. Kent State (2-9) was defeated in straight sets, 3-0 (21-25, 17-25, 10-25), to start off the weekend...