Soccer Weekend Preview: Kent State Hosts Pair of MAC Foes at Zoeller Field
9/25/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
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The Kent State soccer team (5-2-2; 0-1-1) returns home to Zoeller Field in hopes of gaining their first win in conference play. On Friday the Golden Flashes meet Ball State at 4:00 p.m before facing Miami on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Live stats will be available at game time for both weekend events.
• Kent State started conference play on the road last weekend. The Golden Flashes dropped a 2-1 decision at Central Michigan before playing Bowling Green to a 0-0 draw.
• After earning the Mid-American Conference Scholar athlete of the week award, sophomore forward Stephanie Haugh continued her hot streak by scoring her fourth goal of the year in the Golden Flashes 2-1 loss at Central Michigan last Sunday.
• Freshmen goalie Stephanie Senn recorded her second full shutout of the year in the 0-0 draw at Bowling Green. She currently leads the MAC with a 0.67 goals against average.
Click here for Kent State's 2012 record book.
Scouting the Opponents
• Ball State, who has a record of 5-3-2; 2-0-0 MAC, is coming off two consecutive MAC wins over Buffalo and Akron. The Cardinals have proven so far that they are a tough team to put away, having forced overtime play in three of their ten contests. Jasmine Moses is their main weapon, as she leads the team in both goals scored (three) and points (six).
All-Time Series: Kent State is 6-6-2 all-time against Ball State, winning their last meeting 2-0 in Muncie. The Golden Flashes have not lost in this series since 2009. That streak matches the longest number of consecutive wins by either school in their history against each other.
• Miami is 8-2-0; 2-0-0 MAC coming into their match-up with Kent State. Two of their wins have come against MAC opponents, having defeated Akron and Buffalo this past weekend. The Redhawks are a perfect 4-0 on the road so far this season. Look for Miami to shoot frequently as they have outnumbered their opponents 176-88 in shot attempts.
All-Time Series: Kent State is 6-8-1 all time against the Redhawks. Miami, who posted a 2-1 victory over the Golden Flashes in 2011, is looking to win at Zoeller Field for the second time in as many years when they face off on Sunday.
Next Up
The Golden Flashes return home on Friday, October 5 at 4:00 p.m. for a contest against Buffalo. On Sunday, October 7, the Golden Flashes will make the short trip to Akron to take on the Zips at 1:00 p.m.
