Kent State University
(4-1)
Appalachian State University
(3-4)
Flashes Victorious against Appalachian State
3/26/2021 3:36:00 PM | Field Hockey
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State field hockey team (4-1, 2-1 MAC) was victorious 3-2 in their first home game of the season hosting Appalachian State at Murphy-Mellis Field.
The Flashes found themselves trailing 1-0 at halftime after Rachel Fleig scored for the Mountaineers at the 19:43 minute mark in the second quarter.
Junior Helena Cambra Soler scored unassisted early in the third quarter to bring the Flashes back to even. Appalachian State's Meghan Smart would strike next to put the Mountaineers back up 2-1. Kent State would not be behind for much longer. Freshman Katie Wuerstle would tie the game again just 1 minute and 29 seconds later. Wuerstle would then put the Flashes ahead for good scoring her second goal of the third quarter with one second remaining on the clock.
Kent State finished the game leading in shots (13-5) and shots on goal (6-4), while the two teams tied in penalty corners (2-2).
The Flashes will be back in action tomorrow Saturday, Mar. 27 with their second game against Appalachian State. The game is scheduled to begin at noon.
Team Stats
SMART, Meghan
GOAL by APP SMART, Meghan (FIRST GOAL).
19:43
CAMBRA SOLER, Helena (2)
GOAL by KENTST CAMBRA SOLER, Helena, goal number 2 for season.
33:22
SMART, Meghan
GOAL by APP SMART, Meghan.
41:00
WUERSTLE, Katie (4)
Assisted By: BONETZ, Ashley
GOAL by KENTST WUERSTLE, Katie, Assist by BONETZ, Ashley, goal number 4 for season.
42:29
WUERSTLE, Katie (5)
Assisted By: RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara
GOAL by KENTST WUERSTLE, Katie, Assist by RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara, goal number 5 for season.
44:59
