Stambolich’s Big Day Secures Senior Day Win Over Central Michigan

Sunday, October 13

Kent, Ohio

1:00 PM

Kent State University

6-5-2, 3-3-1

Central Michigan

4-6-4, 2-2-3

Central Mich.

Kent St.

Photo by: David Dermer

Stambolich’s Big Day Secures Senior Day Win Over Central Michigan

10/13/2024 4:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Kent, Ohio- Senior Midfielder, Siena Stambolich, recorded a goal and two assists to give the Golden Flashes a big 3-2 win over Central Michigan Sunday afternoon.

Kent State (6-5-2, 3-3-1 MAC) stop a two-game skid against Mid-American Conference foes while the Chippewas (4-6-4, 2-4-1 MAC) have now dropped back-to-back games in conference opponents.

The Flashes got on the board in the second minute of the game when Stambolich took a corner kick that found the head of Kelsey Salopek at the back post. The goal is Salopek's second of the year and ties her total from the 2023 campaign.

The Chippewas would answer back 10 minutes later with an outside the box strike from Jaylyn Dobrowolski. The game would stay level going into the halftime break, Kent State held the lead in shots on goal three to one.

Much like the first half the Flashes got on the board quickly in the second 45 minutes. Kent State regained possession in the midfield with Stambolich who played a beautiful long through ball to up to Jules Dolinski who cut inside at the top of the box, danced around the defender, and curled it around the keeper.

Kent State would make it three in the 62^nd minute when they were awarded a penalty for a handball in the box. The Flashes gave it to the senior, Stambolich, who put it to the goalkeeper's left and into the back of the net.

The Chippewas tried to mount a comeback scoring a goal in the 79^th minute, but the Flashes defense held their own and closed out the game 3-2.

In the box score the Flashes lead in shots (12-9), shots on goal (7-2) and corner kick opportunities (5-4). Dolinski lead the Flashes in shots and shots on goal with four and three respectively. Goalkeeper Heidi Marshall made one huge save to keep the Flashes in the lead.

Up Next

Kent State will hit the road on Thursday, Oct 17 to face the Buffalo Bulls. Kickoff for that game is set for 7 p.m. The Flashes will then return home to face the rival Akron Zips Oct 24 at 7p.m.

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