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Flashes split weekend series behind improved receiving

The Kent State volleyball team (9-13, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) had a strong start to their weekend defensively as they finished their weekend-opening game against Toledo with 87 digs.

Kent State 3, Toledo 1

The Flashes had an impressive defensive performance led by freshman libero Erin Gardner’s game-high 29 digs.

Kent State also had an impressive offensive attack as they finished with 64 kills on 59 assists. Freshman setter Alex Haffner was key as she finished with 51 assists.

Each set was decided by six points or less. The Flashes had an improved their serve-receive in order to take the final two sets, 25-19, 26-24.