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Freshman outside hitter Kelsey Bittinger from the Flashes blocks the ball against Northern Illinois at the annual 'Dig for the Cure' volleyball match at the MAC Center on October, 24, 2014.

Flashes riding with confidence for rematch bout

Jimmy Miller October 29, 2014

Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm has been here before.With the Kent State volleyball team riding a wave of confidence into the final home stretch of the season, the Flashes host Ohio University in...

Two-year-old Kent resident Ramar Richmond, dressed as Spider-Man, plays on the gym floor of the M.A.C. Center during Hoops 'n' Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.

Basketball teams host Hoops ‘n’ Halloween at M.A.C. Center for 2nd consecutive year

Jimmy Miller October 26, 2014

Kent State alumnus Paul Salzgeber returned to campus Sunday evening with his child to see the hype surrounding the “Hoops ‘n’ Halloween” program.“It’s really family friendly and a great place...

Volleyball begins pivotal home stand

Jimmy Miller October 23, 2014

Just weeks removed from its first Mid-American Conference match, the Kent State volleyball team is looking at a stretch of its eight final matches, six of which are at home.“We’re happy to be home...

Runners Thanh Son Nguyen, 33, Phillip Nelson, 51, Paul Organ, 54, and Lauren Weinkauf, 22, bear the rain during the Bowman Cup 5k race Saturday, October 18, 2014.

Running the Bowman Cup 5K despite the rain

Jimmy Miller October 18, 2014

Even in subpar weather, Kent State students, alumni, faculty and community members raced in the 14th annual Bowman Cup 5K Race on Saturday morning.“For the entire duration of the race it poured down...

Bowman Cup 5k goes global for Homecoming race

Jimmy Miller October 17, 2014

Fitting the Kent State Homecoming theme of “Kent State pride is worldwide,” the 14th annual Bowman Cup 5k race is set to open the weekend’s events Saturday morning.Senior advertising major Steven...

Kent State Senior middle blocker Liz Reikow and senior setter Jenny Buczek block the ball during a game against Morehead State Friday, September 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Volleyball team searches for offensive spark

Jimmy Miller October 16, 2014

The Kent State volleyball team’s road trip last weekend resulted in poor offensive play and two crushing losses.“We just weren’t seeing the block and putting the ball away,” senior outside hitter...

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...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball at the game against the University at Buffalo to gain a point Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

Volleyball sweeps Buffalo in dominant fashion

Jimmy Miller October 4, 2014

Box ScoreIn a weekend that began with a four-set win over the University of Akron, Kent State volleyball continued the momentum in the Mid-American Conference with a three-set sweep over the University...

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...

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...

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