Kent State University
Miami
Flashes Volleyball Back at M.A.C. Center for Block Out Cancer and Unity Day
10/17/2024 12:46:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Kent State volleyball team will return to the M.A.C. Center this weekend for matches against a pair of Mid-American Conference opponents.
The Golden Flashes host Miami for Block Out Cancer Night and the annual Pink Out game on Friday at 6 p.m. The first 200 fans will receive a KSU-branded pink cowboy hat. Kent State will then take on Ball State at 4 p.m. on Saturday for Unity Day. The first 200 fans will receive a K-Pride t-shirt.
Both contests will be streamed on ESPN+.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, October 18
6 p.m. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Kent State vs. Miami
Saturday, October 19
4 p.m. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Kent State vs. Ball State
PREVIEWING THE FLASHES
Kent State (1-15, 0-6 MAC) has not been able to establish a consistent rotation, as junior Greta Bolognini and freshman Hailey Brenner are the only team members who have appeared in all 54 sets this season. Bolognini has earned the libero jersey in her first season as a Golden Flash and ranks ninth in the MAC in digs per set (3.78) and aces per set (0.33).
Junior Kendall White surpassed 1,000 career assists during the match at Buffalo on Oct. 5. White ranks eighth in the conference in assists per set (6.91) and is second on the team at 2.65 digs per set.
Junior Mackenzie McGuire leads the attack with an average of 2.64 kills per set. Sophomore Logan Henderson and redshirt senior Karina Salinas add 1.86 kills per set and 1.82 kills per set, respectively.
SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION
Miami
The RedHawks (6-12, 0-7 MAC) have lost eight in a row after surpassing last season's win total just 10 matches into the season.
Middle hitter Gentry Warrick ranks second in the conference in blocking (1.29 bps) while leading Miami with a .264 hitting percentage. Setter Hayden Hicks is sixth in the MAC in assists per set (7.66). Outside hitter Raegan Lantz averages a team-high 2.73 kills per set.
Ball State
Picked third in the MAC preseason poll, the Cardinals (10-8, 3-4 MAC) look to avoid matching last season's conference loss total just halfway through league play.
Setter Megan Wielonski ranks second in the conference in assists per set (9.53) and has helped Ball State post the best team hitting percentage in the MAC (.249). Outside hitters Carson Tyler (3.19 kps) and Aniya Kennedy (3.18 kps) are the go-to attackers, while middle hitters Aayinde Smith (1.19 bpg) and Gwen Crull (1.17 bpg) lead a strong block.
SERIES HISTORY
Kent State is 24-66 all-time against Miami. The teams have split the season series each of past four years.
The Golden Flashes are 18-44 all-time against Ball State and has lost four straight in the series.
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