Kent State University
(6-3, 4-3MAC)
Ball State University
(5-6, 3-4MAC)
Bressler’s Goal Gives Flashes 1-0 Victory Friday Afternoon
4/9/2021 4:26:00 PM | Field Hockey
KENT, Ohio – Senior Emma Bressler fired a shot off a penalty corner into the back of the net during the 35th minute Friday afternoon, as Kent State beat Ball State, 1-0.
The Golden Flashes (6-3, 4-3 MAC) improved to 3-0 at at Murphy-Mellis Field with their second consecutive shutout on home turf. Kent State controlled possession for most of the contest, resulting in a 9-5 advantage in shots and 9-1 lead in penalty corners.
It remained scoreless until 4:44 into the third quarter. After the Flashes earned a penalty corner, Bressler sent a low shot into the bottom right corner of the goal for a 1-0 lead. Seniors Clara Rodriguez Seto and Ashley Bonetz were credited with assists on the play.
Senior Azure Fernsler saved both of Ball State's shots on goal for her fourth shutout of the season.
Kent State will try to complete the season sweep of the Cardinals when the teams meet again on Saturday 1 p.m.
Team Stats
BRESSLER, Emma (4)
Assisted By: BONETZ, Ashley , RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara
direct off penalty corner
34:44
