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The Kent State Field Hockey team celebrate their goal in the first quarter against the Liberty Flames, Sept. 1, 2024.

‘It was a great pair of games’: Field Hockey keeps head high despite two-loss weekend

Andrew Gold, Reporter September 3, 2024

The Kent State Field Hockey team came out of its first weekend of the regular season with two games in the loss column, but they are optimistic they can find the win column moving forward. On Friday,...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey embarks on new season with an ‘every piece’ mentality

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 29, 2024

The Kent State Field Hockey team fell to the six-time defending Mid-American Conference champions, the Miami RedHawks, in the title game last season, but new coach Heather Hefner is excited for the opportunity...

The Kent State field hockey team ring the bell after securing a victory against Miami on Oct 13, 2023. The Golden Flashes won the game 2-1.

‘I’m super pumped to be here’: Field Hockey enters new era with first-time coach at the helm

Andrew Gold, Reporter August 27, 2024

On May 6, the Kent State Field Hockey program named Heather Hefner as its new coach, the eighth in program history, following KSU parting ways with its previous coach Feb. 27. “There’s a really...

Kent State junior Jenna McCrudden winds up for a shot at the goal during the game against Ball State.

Miami continues its streak: Field hockey drops championship game

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 6, 2023

After defeating Miami (OH) 2-1 on Oct. 13, Kent State’s field hockey team had its opportunity to end the RedHawk's run of five consecutive Mid-American Conference Tournament titles Saturday. However,...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey advances to conference championship

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter November 4, 2023

On the season, Kent State’s field hockey team was 0-3 in overtime games.  Friday, the Flashes earned their first win in extra time, defeating Appalachian State in overtime 3-2 in the semifinals of...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Field hockey falls in overtime in regular-season finale

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 30, 2023

Kent State’s field hockey team came up short in overtime play against Indiana in the final game of the regular season, losing 3-2.  KSU’s overall record fell to 7-10 while having a Mid-American...

The Kent State field hockey team ring the bell after securing a victory against Miami on Oct 13, 2023. The Golden Flashes won the game 2-1.

Winning streak reaches three as field hockey eyes MAC Tournament

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 22, 2023

Kent State’s field hockey team earned its third consecutive win Sunday, beating Longwood University 3-1. KSU improved its record to 6-9 overall and 4-2 in the Mid-American Conference, remaining tied...

After a point by sophomore Patricia Strunk the Golden Flashes celebrate together. Oct. 15, 2023.

Field hockey sweeps weekend, heading into final three games

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 16, 2023

Kent State field hockey turned things around over the weekend, getting back-to-back wins on Friday over the Miami RedHawks (2-1) and on Sunday against Lock Haven (3-1).  This was the first time all...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Winless weekend for field hockey as team prepares for MAC preseason favorite

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 8, 2023

Kent State’s field hockey team lost to Appalachian State in a shootout Friday and then lost No. 7 ranked Ohio State Sunday afternoon.  KSU has now lost four of its previous five games. The Flashes...

Kent State Women's Field Hockey vs. Ohio University at Murphy-Mellis Field on Sept. 22, 2023.

Second-half surge propels field hockey over Ball State

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter October 4, 2023

Kent State field hockey secured its second Mid-American Conference win on Saturday against Ball State for a final score of 4-2.  The Flashes moved their record to 3-7 overall and 2-1 overall in the...

Junior Madison Leety battles Michigan's freshman Abby Burnett for the ball on Sept 17, 2023.

Field hockey battles over weekend games ‘setting the tone’ for conference play

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter September 20, 2023

Kent State field hockey split their games over the weekend, taking the win over Central Michigan on Friday and losing to Michigan on Sunday afternoon.  The Flashes improved to 2-6 overall with a 1-2...

The Kent State field hockey team lines up in anticipation of a penalty corner.

Field hockey scores once over weekend, extending losing streak to three games

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter September 12, 2023

Kent State’s field hockey team scored one goal in its games against No. 11 Penn State and Bucknell over the weekend in Pennsylvania. KSU fell to 1-5 overall, extending its losing streak to three games,...