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Then Kent State women’s soccer team celebrate their 2-0 win over University of Akron by ringing the Starner Victory Bell on Oct. 13, 2019.

KSU fall sports adjust to altered schedule

Sean Blevins Sports reporter November 7, 2020

The Kent State women’s soccer team has practiced with as little as six players recently due to players being in quarantine. The volleyball team has had to cancel several practices so far this offseason. Field...

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MAC fall sports to return in spring with league-only schedules

Sean Blevins Sports reporter October 13, 2020

Mid-American Conference fall sports will return in early 2021, with teams only playing conference games, the league announced on Monday. The MAC was the first conference to postpone fall sports back in...

Sophomore Kaeleigh Stang makes the bump during the match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday Aug. 31, 2018. Kent State lost the match.

Flashes’ win streak snap as they drop final three sets against Robert Morris

Ian Kreider September 5, 2018

It appeared the Kent State volleyball team (5-3) was on its way to its third win in as many games after the team dominated the first two sets against Robert Morris (1-6).It appeared that the Flashes were...

Flashes bounce back after tough start to Golden Flashes Classic

Ian Kreider September 3, 2018

Kent State (5-2) used a strong Saturday showing to help propel it to a second-place finish in the Golden Flashes Classic. Purdue Fort Wayne 3, Kent State 0Slow starts were the theme of the game for the...

Fans cheer during Kent State's matchup against Youngstown State on Aug. 28, 2018. The Flashes won 3-1.

Record-breaking crowd pushes Flashes past Youngstown State

Ian Kreider August 29, 2018

682.That’s the record-breaking number of students who came out to support the Kent State volleyball team in its home opener.The Flashes (3-1) combined for 90 digs over four sets to help push them over...

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,...

Junior Heather Younkin hits the ball over the net against Robert Morris University on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. Kent State won, 3-0.

Volleyball emphasizes family first mentality

Nick Buzzelli September 7, 2016

A circle of players formed with locked arms during each timeout of the volleyball program’s mid-week match against Robert Morris University Tuesday night, using the brief break to give one another feedback...

Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater Senior Katarina Kojic sets the ball for her teammate. Kent State defeated Rob Morris University, 3-0, at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.

Volleyball ends two-match skid with sweep of Robert Morris

Nick Buzzelli September 6, 2016

With the score knotted at 21, Kent State volleyball coach Don Gromala huddled around his players near the foul line of the M.A.C. Center to deliver a simple message.Even though the volleyball team was...

The Kent Stater Sophomore Lexi Mantas jump serves the ball in the Flashes match against Wright State University. The Flashes won 3-0 Friday Sept. 2, 2016.

Kent State volleyball stumbles in weekend matches

Henry Palattella September 5, 2016

Kent State Volleyball (3-3) had an up and down weekend, going 1-1 at the Golden Flashes Classic followed by a loss to the University of Tennessee on Saturday.The Flashes opened their weekend with a convincing...

Challen Geraghty, sophomore defensive specialist, sets the ball during a game against Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Flashes beat Eastern Michigan 3-1.

Volleyball defeats OU, EMU

Jesse Runner November 8, 2015

Kent State’s volleyball team continued its winning streak this weekend after defeating Mid-American Conference (MAC) Conference opponents Ohio University and Eastern Michigan University.The Flashes,...

Junior Katarina Kojic sets junior Drew Norberg up for a hit against Indiana State During the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday Sept. 4, 2015.

Kent State volleyball shares Golden Flashes Classic title

Jesse Runner September 7, 2015

The Golden Flashes Classic tournament, held in the M.A.C. Center, saw Kent State lose its first game to Indiana State before winning its next two games against the University of Albany and Oakland University....

Kent State's Junior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm goes up for a spike during their game against MAC opponents Ohio University in the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. The flashes lost the game 3-1 bringing their overall record to 12-12.

Athlete of the Week: Bridget Wilhelm

Jimmy Miller September 7, 2015

Last week, Kent State’s senior middle blocker Bridget Wilhelm earned the Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time in her career. Her 37 kills and...

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