Kent State University
Xavier
Flashes Set To Host Xavier For Third Home Game In 10 Days
2/23/2026 4:21:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
Kent, OHIO - The Kent State Lacrosse team(3-1) will return home for the third time in four games on Tuesday when they take on the Xavier Musketeers on Tuesday at Dix Stadium for a 4 P.M. start.
Last Time Out
The Golden Flashes turned in yet another strong defensive performance on Saturday as they took down the Butler Bulldogs at home by a score of 10-6. The win improved Kent State's record to 3-1, which is now the best four-game start in program history.
The Golden Flashes would open up the scoring less than three minutes into the game on a goal from junior Eva Anderson and an assist from senior Zayda Crumpton. After Butler would score the next two, the Flashes finished out the first half scoring the next four goals to help them jump out into a 6-5 lead heading into the halftime break.
KSU dominated in the second half defensively as they allowed just one goal in the final two frames, scoring four of the five goals in the third quarter before no scoring from both teams in the fourth.Â
The first goal of that run for the Blue and Gold came just 30 seconds into the second half as Senior Emily Bond scored her first goal of the season. Kent State slowed down the pace of play in the fourth quarter to secure their second home win in a week.
Junior Morgan Halli led the way on the offensive end for the Flashes with three goals. Crumpton also finished with three points off of one goal and two assists, while senior Riley Floyd finished with two goals and senior Meghan Haddow contributed a goal and an assist.
Sophomore Anna Zucconi once again anchored the Kent State defense with seven ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers. Senior Meghan Haddow and sophomore Josie Wallace also contributed two caused turnovers each. Junior goalie Sydney Davis had another impressive performance with 14 saves in net for the Golden Flashes in the win.
Scouting Xavier
The Musketeers come into the contest with a 1-2 record, sharing one common opponent with the Flashes in Mercyhurst. Xavier defeated the Lakers on the road on Saturday by a score of 13-6. Last year, the Musketeers finished with a record of 2-13.
Xavier brings back a key part of their offense this year in junior Meghan Droney, who leads the team in points and assists with two goals and six assists. Redshirt junior Samantha Balara and sophomore Maya Graham both lead the team in goals with five each.
Leading the way on the defensive side is junior Colby Wasson who comes into the game with five caused turnovers and nine ground balls this season. In net for the Musketeers will be senior Jada Brandon who has 11 saves per game and a 50.8 save percentage.
Series History
Tuesday's meeting between Kent State and Xavier will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. It will be the second straight game against a Big East opponent for the Golden Flashes.
Up Next
After taking on the Musketeers at home, the Flashes will return to Dix Stadium for a third straight game after a 10-day break on Friday, March 6th. Kent State will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats for a 4 P.M. start.
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