Dolinski Scores as Flashes Fall to Western Michigan

Saturday, October 5

Kent, Ohio

6:00 PM

Kent State University

5-4-2, 2-2-1

Western Michigan

6-1-5, 3-0-2

Western Mich.

Kent St.

Photo by: David Dermer

Dolinski Scores as Flashes Fall to Western Michigan

10/5/2024 8:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Kent, Ohio- In a battle between two of the best teams in the Mid-American Conference, the Kent State soccer team fell 3-1 to Western Michigan at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium.

The loss marks the second in a row at home for the Golden Flashes (5-4-2, 2-2-1 MAC) while the Broncos (6-1-5, 3-0-2 MAC) remain one of only two unbeaten teams in conference play.

The Flashes were able to strike first with a goal off the right foot of Jules Dolinski. The freshman netted her first goal in the 17^th minute when Alanna Raimondo played a pass to her just inside the 18-yard box, Dolinski took a touch and put the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

The Broncos scored twice in a 10-minute span to jump out to a 2-1 advantage. Netting goals in the 29^th and 39^th minutes. Western Michigan would add an insurance goal in the 84^th minute to put the game out of reach for Flashes.

Kent State struggled to find their offensive footing in the second half as the Western Michigan defense stood strong. The Flashes were unable to put a shot on goal in the final 45 minutes.

In the box score the Flashes trailed in shots, (15-3), shots on goal (1-8), and corner kick opportunities (2-7). Dolinski, Samantha Miller, and Alisa Arthur led the Flashes with a shot each, while seven Flashes played the full 90 minutes- Dolinski, Heidi Marhsall, Alisa Arthur, Allison Collins, Ali Weibel, and Katie Henahan.

Up Next

The Flashes will travel out to DeKalb Thursday Oct 10, for a match-up with the NIU Huskies, kickoff for that game is currently slated for 4 p.m. ET. Kent state will then return home Sunday, Oct 13 to face the Central Michigan Chippewas on Senior Night. Join us before the game as we honor this year's senior class. First 50 fans in the gate will receive Kent State soccer M&M's.

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