Kent State University
Appalachian State University
Flashes on the Road for MAC Battle Before Hosting Ohio State
10/24/2019 7:14:00 PM | Field Hockey
KENT, Ohio- The Kent State University field hockey team (9-6, 4-0) resumes conference play as the Flashes travel to Appalachian State on Friday for a 5 p.m. game before hosting Ohio State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Flashes enter Friday's game with sole possession of first place in MAC. Kent State defeated Central Michigan last Friday, 3-2 to keep the Flashes perfect in MAC play. Kent State suffered a 5-0 defeat at Northwestern on Sunday.
Flashes Picked Second in MAC Preseason
The Flashes were tabbed to finish second in the Mid-American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll and received one first-place vote and one vote to win the MAC Tournament Championship. Last season, Kent State finished 8-12 overall and 5-1 in MAC play before falling to Miami in the MAC Tournament Championship match.
Flash Facts
-Kent State holds sole possession of first place with an undefeated record in conference play at 4-0.
- In MAC stats, the Flashes lead in goals scored (36), assists (27), and assists per game (1.80)
- Junior Clara Rodriguez Seto leads the team and is second in the conference in goals (8) and leads the MAC in points (21).
- Senior Laila Richter leads the team and MAC stats with nine assists and 0.60 assists per game.
- The Flashes are second in MAC stats in defensive saves (9), while Rodriguez Seto leads the team and MAC with five defensive saves.
Scouting Appalachian State
The Mountaineers are (9-5, 1-3 MAC) and are coming off a 2-1 win over Saint Louis. Freshman Madison Miles and junior Veerle Van Heertum powered App State to its sixth one-goal victory.
Smart and Van Heertum also tie for team lead in points with 14 apiece. Sophomore Friederike Stegen paces the Mountaineers with six assists.
Kent State holds a 4-0 record against App State since 2013 and is 3-0 over the Mountaineers since App State entered the MAC in 2017.
Scouting Ohio State
The Buckeyes are 6-8 overall and 1-5 in conference after falling to Maryland 6-3. Ohio State is led in goals and points by freshman Mackenzie Allessie with 12 and 29. She is followed by senior captain Esther Clotet Alsina with 7 and 19.
Ohio State holds a 8-24 all-time series advantage over the Flashes. The two teams met last season with the Buckeyes defeating Kent State, 4-0.
Coverage
Appalachian State
Live Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=267541
Ohio State
Live Stats: https://kentstatesports.com/sidearmstats/fhockey/summary
Watch: https://boxcast.tv/view/kent-state-field-hockey-vs-ohio-state-148329
