Entering the fifth and final set against Coppin State University Saturday, the Kent State volleyball team was 15 points away from three straight victories in the Comfort Inn-vitational and an above .500 record.
But at the same time, the Flashes were 15 points away from beginning Mid-American Conference play on a losing streak.
However, after dropping the first point in the final frame, Kent State (7-6) jumped out to an early five-point advantage and never looked back, cruising to a 15-10 fifth set victory to take both the match and the tournament, which was hosted by Morehead State University.