Kent State University
1-9,0-0MAC
Youngstown State
5-6,0-0Horizon
Volleyball Drops Non-Conference Finale
9/20/2024 8:20:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Kent State volleyball team was defeated by host Youngstown State, 3-0 (20-25, 12-25, 13-25), as the non-conference portion of the schedule came to an end on Friday.
Junior Mackenzie McGuire led the Golden Flashes (1-9) offensively with eight kills, while junior Greta Bolognini contributed 11 digs and three aces.
How it Happened…
Set 1 (20-25): Three aces by Greta Bolognini fueled a 7-0 run to tie it at 15-15. The teams then traded the next six points before a 6-0 run gave YSU breathing room. Karina Salinas recorded kills on the next two points, but Kent State was unable to complete an epic comeback.
Set 2 (12-25): The Golden Flashes led by three early before the Penguins went ahead with a 6-0 run. YSU added a 9-0 run later in the set to separate before taking the second set and a 2-0 lead in the match.
Set 3 (13-25): Kent State opened with a 4-1 lead but a series of unforced attack errors and YSU kills allowed the hosts to go on a 19-3 run.
Up Next for the Flashes
Kent State will return to the M.A.C. Center next week for the start of Mid-American Conference action. The Golden Flashes will battle Eastern Michigan, with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday.
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