Official Site of Kent State · Sep 1, 2017
Loaded Field Awaits Flashes at Cardinal Classic
Kent State heads to Louisville, Kentucky to compete at the Cardinal Classic over the second weekend of the volleyball season (Sept. 1-2). The Golden Flashes will face their first ranked opponent of the season, and all three matches are against perennial NCAA Tournament participants.
The Flashes (1-2) will play undefeated Illinois (3-0) in the tournament opener Friday at 5 p.m. The Fighting Illini are ranked 21st by PrepVolleyball.com. Saturday's action begins at 12:30 p.m. against host Louisville (0-2). The Cardinals own an 83-percent winning percentage at Cardinal Arena. Kent State takes on No. 24 Western Kentucky (4-0) to conclude the weekend Saturday at 5:30 p.m.