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Best of Kent 2017: SPORTS

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE FIRST - BasketballWhen the men’s basketball team was in the midst of its four game losing skid in early January, the prospects...

Freshman Claire Tulisiak races to bump the ball against Central Michigan University on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 3-0.

Flexibility key to volleyball’s academic achievements

Nick Buzzelli October 26, 2016

Don Gromala knows the importance of balancing athletics and academics.Since taking over the Kent State volleyball program in 2012, the Flashes have won the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team...

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Kent State volleyball defeats rival Akron in four sets

Evan Hablitzel September 25, 2016

Kent State (9-6, 2-0) led The University of Akron (5-9, 0-2) 24-19 during the match’s first set. A few miscues later, the Flashes were up only one at 24-23.Head coach Don Gromala then called timeout....

Flashes go winless in Dunn Hospitality Tournament

Nick Buzzelli September 11, 2016

After dropping the first two sets against the University of Evansville Saturday night, the Kent State volleyball team (4-6) was on the verge of losing its third-straight match and five of its last six.The...

Kent State athletes are students first

Elise Kogelnik May 11, 2016

Sophomore volleyball player Kelsey Bittinger was focused on impressing college recruiters in high school so she could continue in the sport.Now an accomplished outside hitter, Bittinger strives to stand...

Student athletes graduate, families cherish Kent State sports

Elise Kogelnik May 11, 2016

Senior Bridget Wilhelm started playing volleyball in fourth grade on a team coached by her mother, Kate Wilhelm.When she wasn’t playing volleyball, Bridget was learning the game of basketball from her...

Sophomore Challen Geraghty screams after the Flashes score a point against Indiana State University on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Volleyball to finish regular season at MAC Center

Jesse Runner November 11, 2015

Kent State’s woman’s volleyball team will host a pair of MAC Conference opponents to close out the regular season this weekend.Entering this week’s action with a season record of 17-9, the Flashes...

Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball rises to top of conference

Jimmy Miller November 11, 2015

It’s a Monday afternoon practice and the best volleyball team in Kent State history is getting ready for its final weekend of the regular season.Kent State coach Don Gromala smiles as he’s walking...

Sophomore Kelsey Bittinger digs the ball against Miami University on Friday Sept. 25, 2015.

Volleyball hosts Toledo, Dig for the Cure Saturday

Jesse Runner October 14, 2015

Kent State’s women’s volleyball team hosts the University of Toledo Friday night and Ball State University Saturday night at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes, who enter the day at 10-8, defeated the University...

Senior Bridget Wilhelm digs the ball during the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Volleyball faces Buffalo, rival Akron this weekend

Jesse Runner October 7, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team will take on the University of Buffalo this Friday, Oct. 9 and the University of Akron on Saturday, Oct. 10.The Flashes, who will be looking to move above .500...

A Bowling Green outside hitter spikes the ball against two Kent State Volleyball players. The golden Flashes defeated Bowling Green 3-1 at the MACC on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015.

Volleyball looking for second straight conference win

Jesse Runner September 30, 2015

The Kent State women’s volleyball team hosts Ohio University Thursday night at the M.A.C. Center before heading to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on Saturday to square off with Central Michigan University.“Ohio’s...

Freshman Sam Jones serves the ball to Indiana State during the Golden Flashes Classic on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.

Women’s volleyball ready for Sacramento invitational

Jesse Runner September 16, 2015

The women’s volleyball team travels to California Friday night to participate in the Sacramento State Invitational.The Golden Flashes enter the tournament with a record of 5-4 after splitting games against...

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