Kent State University
Duquesne University
Flashes in Search of Second Straight Win Against Dukes
3/15/2021 12:37:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (1-4, 1-1 MAC) travels to Pittsburgh on Tuesday afternoon to take on Duquesne (0-0, 0-0 A-10) at 4 p.m.
The Golden Flashes are coming off their first victory of the season against Akron, 9-8. The win marks the first Wagon Wheel win in the historic rivalry between the two teams. It also was the first Mid-American Conference win in program history for the Flashes, who joined the conference prior to this season.
Last Time Out
It was the Abby Jones show throughout the entire game as she tied a career high with five goals in the victory. Jones tallied the final goal for the Flashes in what proved to be the difference. She now has 13 goals on the season to lead the team.
Taylor Monturo starred in goal in her second career start for the Flashes. She logged a career-high 12 saves and only surrended eight goals in her first career win. She also forced a team high three turnovers.
The victory earns Kent State a half point in the Wagon Wheel Challenge and ties the season score with the Zips, 4-4. The two teams meet on April 20 to decide another half point in the rivalry.
Graceyn Dean earned her first start on the defensive end of the field and caused two turnovers. Rapier also caused two turnovers, scored two goals and added an assist. Kenzie Sklar notched two assists, while Pilar Lewis and Jackie Wolford each added an assist of their own. Six of the team's nine goals came off an assist.
About Duquesne
Duquesne will open its 2021 season hosting the Flashes on Tuesday, March 16. The team is coming off a 3-3 record last season. Duquesne was picked to finish fifth in the A-10 Preseason Poll.
The Dukes had six different players record 10 or more points a season ago, with their top-five goal scorers from last season returning.
Follow the Flashes
For more information on the women's lacrosse team, follow Kent State Lacrosse on Twitter and Instagram and visit kentstatesports.com for additional updates.
Next Up
Kent State will return home on Monday, March 22, for a non-conference matchup with Presbyterian.
