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.