Kent State University
Youngstown State University
Golden Flashes Meet Penguins for MAC Showdown
3/26/2021 12:53:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State women's lacrosse team (2-5, 1-1 MAC) kick start an intense three games in six days with a Mid-American Conference showdown against Youngstown State (1-2, 1-2 MAC) on Sunday afternoon.
Last Time Out
The Golden Flashes are on fire right now after tying the program's single-game goal record with a whopping 21 goals in their recent victory over Presbyterian.
Madison Rapier had a career afternoon against the Blue Hose, scoring a career-high five goals in the win and snagging seven draw controls. Jackie Wolford had a goal-scoring party of her own with a career-high four goals. The freshman also added an assist.
Five other Flashes recorded three or more points in the offensive explosion. Taylor Monturo got her second win of the season in goal for Kent State as she recorded seven saves in 47 minutes of action.
About Youngstown State
Youngstown State is just three games into their program's first season, a place Kent State was just over two years ago. The Penguins got their first win in program history over Detroit Mercy, 12-7, behind Lauren Ottensmeyer's five-goal performance which earned her MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Ottensmeyer leads YSU with eight goals on the season. Callie Vaudry has seven goals and one assist, tying for the team lead in points.
In goal for the Penguins is Elicia Wells – one of the top goalies in the country in her three starts. She ranks third in the NCAA in saves per game (13.00) and 12th in the nation in save percentage (.520). The lone senior on YSU's roster is the driving force behind the team's solid start.
Follow the Flashes
Sunday's game will be streamed on ESPN+ and live stats are available during the action. 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 continues #MACtion with a home matchup against Central Michigan on Thursday, April 1, before heading to Detroit Mercy on Saturday, April 3.
