Kent State goes back on the road this week for two matches at Mid-American Conference West Division favorite Ball State. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at Worthen Arena, while Friday's match is slated for 2 p.m. at the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
The Golden Flashes (9-4) are undefeated on the road this season with 3-0 sweeps in five of six matches. Kent State ranks second in the conference with a .243 team hitting percentage and has four pin hitters averaging more than 2.50 kills per set. Sophomore Savannah Matthews is third in the MAC with averages of 4.