Kent State University
Ohio University
Flashes Open MAC Play at Home Against Ohio
9/27/2019 4:49:00 PM | Field Hockey
KENT, Ohio- The Kent State field hockey team (4-5) opens MAC play against Ohio (4-1, 1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 27 at noon on Murphy-Mellis Field.
The Flashes stand 4-5 after dropping both games on the road to No. 8 Iowa (5-1) and No. 9 Michigan. Kent State's lone goal came off a pass from the right side of the field. A pass from Sydney Washburn set up a Claudia Ortiz goal, her third of the season.
FLASHES PICKED SECOND IN MAC PRESEASON POLL
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
- In MAC Stats, Kent State leads in both goals scored (19) and assists (16).
- Clara Rodriguez Seto leads the team with five goals and is second in MAC stats. She also leads the team with three defensive saves.
- Laila Richter leads the team and MAC stats in assists with seven.
- The Flashes are second in MAC stats in defensive saves with 7.
- Ortiz has scored three goals in her last four games.
SCOUTING OHIO
The Bobcats stand 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Ohio dropped a 7-0 decision against No. 2 Duke last weekend. Leah Warren and Kendall Ballard lead the team with four goals each. The Bobcats have scored 18 goals through their first six games of the 2019 season, compared to the eight goals through their first six games during the 2018 campaign.
THE SERIES
Kent State holds a 50-26 all-time series advantage over Ohio. Last season, Kent State defeated Ohio, 2-1, at Pruitt Field.
COVERAGE
Live Stats: https://kentstatesports.com/sidearmstats/fhockey/summary
Live Stream: https://boxcast.tv/view/kent-state-field-hockey-vs-ohio-665234
