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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...

Lauren Engleman, Outside Hitter, spikes the ball against Youngstown State University to gain a point for Kent State Univerisity on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. The Flashes win (3-2)

Engleman shines as volleyball remains unbeaten in the M.A.C. Center

Jimmy Miller September 16, 2014

Senior outside hitter Lauren Engleman’s errant hit she sent sailing into the bleachers might have made her night look dreadful.As it turned out, her performance was anything but dreadful.Engleman, who...

Flashes impress again despite first match loss

Jimmy Miller September 13, 2014

Box Score — University of MontanaAlthough it didn’t appear promising at first, Kent State volleyball returned to its winning ways this weekend at the Mountaineer Invitational in West Virginia.“I...

Volleyball drops first match, returns strong for second

Jimmy Miller September 12, 2014

Box Score — West Virginia UniversityBox Score — Saint Francis UniversityThere are two sides to every story, and the Flashes experienced this popular saying after splitting two Friday matches in West...

Flashes open M.A.C. Center play with two wins

Jimmy Miller September 7, 2014

Box Score — University of EvansvilleBox Score — Morehead StateEnergy was the name of the game Friday at the M.A.C. Center, as Kent State plowed through the University of Evansville and Morehead State...

Kelsey Bittinger, outside hitter, spikes the ball earning a point for Kent State at the game against Morehead State University Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. The Flashes won 3-0.

Kent State volleyball ends weekend with three straight victories

Jimmy Miller September 6, 2014

Box ScoreKent State head volleyball coach Don Gromala talked about the early season matches as preparation for conference play, and Friday and Saturday’s victories showed exactly what he is looking for:...

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