Kent State University
Longwood University
Flashes Wrap up Regular Season at Murphy-Mellis Field
11/1/2019 5:32:00 PM | Field Hockey
KENT, Ohio- The Kent State University field hockey team (10-7, 5-0 MAC) is set to wrap up Mid-American Conference play, hosting Longwood at Murphy-Mellis Field at noon. Saturday's game will also serve as Kent State's Senior Day with recognition of the team's eight seniors before the contest.
Last time out, Kent State claimed its fifth shutout victory in a 3-0 win over App State. With the victory, the Flashes claimed the MAC Regular Season title as well as earning the No. 1 seed in the MAC Tournament. Maria Cambra Soler scored two goals in the game, followed by Laila Richter pacing the Flashes with five shots. Kent State wrapped up the weekend hosting Ohio State and fell 4-0.
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 claimed the MAC Regular Season Championship and holds an undefeated record in conference play at 5-0.
- In MAC stats, the Flashes lead in goals scored (39), assists (30), and assists per game (1.76)
- Junior Clara Rodriguez Seto leads the team and is third in the conference in goals (8) and leads the MAC in points (26).
- Senior Laila Richter leads the team and MAC stats with 10 assists and 0.58 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 Longwood
The Lancers stand 7-9 overall and 2-3 in conference play after coming away with a 2-0 over Saint Louis before dropping a 2-1 loss in overtime to Ball State. Karly Hartwood leads the team with nine goals while Charlotte Wilm has dished out a team-high three assists. Senior goalkeeper Katie Wyman is 7-9 overall and has 94 saves on the season.
Kent State holds a 6-1 all-time series record over the Lancers and has won the last six meetings. Last season, Kent State defeated Longwood, 3-2, on the road in Farmville, Va.
Coverage
Live Stats: https://kentstatesports.com/sidearmstats/fhockey/summary
Watch: https://boxcast.tv/view/kent-state-field-hockey-vs-longwood-451039
