Kent State University
7-8,2-2MAC
Akron
8-7,1-3MAC
Flashes Win Second Straight Rivalry Match to Remain Unbeaten at Home
10/4/2025 8:13:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
KENT, Ohio – Kent State defeated rival Akron, 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19), on Saturday to complete a 2-0 weekend to open the home schedule at the M.A.C. Center.
The Golden Flashes (7-8, 2-2 MAC) recorded a season-high 13 blocks for the second night in a row and held the Zips to a .100 hitting percentage. Redshirt sophomore Adalynn Ginley was the top blocker of the match with seven, and freshman Macie Moreland was right behind with a career-high six blocks. Sophomore Nadia Miller added five blocks.
The middles also had big nights attacking the ball. Miller posted a career-high 12 kills on a .474 hitting percentage, while Ginley hit .571 with nine kills.
Senior Mackenzie McGuire led the offense overall with 14 kills. Junior Christina Vigil was the leader with 41 assists and 14 digs. Senior Greta Bolognini also made an impact in the back row with 12 digs.
Kent State's offense overpowered its opponent with a .406 hitting percentage in the opening set. The Flashes started strong with a 10-3 lead, but the Zips battled to back to get within 20-19. McGuire ended the run with a kill and followed with an ace. Vigil found an open spot on the court with a rare overhanded swing for the 25-20 victory.
The second set was much tighter and featured six ties. An Akron service error put the Flashes ahead for the final time, 18-17, and started an 8-4 run to close it out.
Kent State led by as many as five points in the third before the Zips rallied to win 25-22 and extend the match.
After falling behind 2-0, the Flashes won the next six points to take control in the fourth set.
Kent State concludes a three-match homestand on Tuesday against Ohio. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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