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Alyssa Meier, Kent State redshirt senior defender, attempts to keep possession of the ball at the game against Miami University on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. The game ended in a tie 1-1.

Soccer can’t capitalize, falls to Ball State

Ben Orner October 12, 2014

A soccer team can dominate almost every statistical category, but if it can’t score, the rest doesn’t matter.On Sunday at Zoeller Field, the Kent State soccer team commanded the numbers game on paper...

Alyssa Meier, Kent State redshirt senior defender, fights for possession of the ball at the game against Miami University Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. The game ended in a tie, 1-1.

KSU soccer ties Miami in double overtime

Alex Klukaszewski October 10, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State soccer team hosted Miami University on Friday at Zoeller Field in a conference rivalry resulting in a 1-1 tie.Coincidentally, the final score of Friday’s game wasn’t the only...

KSU soccer’s weekend slate includes divisional battle

Ben Orner October 8, 2014

The Kent State soccer team is currently stuck in the middle of a heated race for the Mid-American East Conference title, and the team the Flashes face is coming to Zoeller Field on Friday.Kent State (2-1-1...

Sophomore Jenna Hellstrom attempts a shot on goal at the Kent State game against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes won, 3-0.

KSU soccer gets revenge on reigning MAC champs

Ben Orner October 5, 2014

Box Score — Northern IllinoisBox Score — Western MichiganAfter a successful home stand, the Kent State soccer team followed up its home-field defense with a successful road trip, in which the Flashes...

Kent State University senior forward Calli Rinicella struggles against Akron's Abby Gindlesberger to gain possession of the ball in the game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. The Flashes went on to win 3-0 and kept the Zips from taking a single shot on goal for their first MAC win of the season.

Two away games for KSU soccer this weekend

Ben Orner October 1, 2014

After a successful four-game home stand, the Kent State soccer team is on the road this weekend for two conference matchups.Kent State (6-3-1) finished 2-1-1 in a home stand that started Sept. 19. The...

Forward Calli Rinicella receives a pass during the soccer game against the University at Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. The Flashes lost, 2-0.

KSU soccer dominates Akron on Senior Day

Ben Orner September 28, 2014

Box Score — University at BuffaloBox Score — AkronThe first Wagon Wheel point of the 2014-15 Akron and Kent State rivalry goes to the Flashes.After a tough loss to Buffalo on Friday, Kent State came...

Kent State's Brittany Maisano blocks the opponent from stealing the ball during a game against Oakland Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. The teams tied the game 1-1 in double overtime.

Soccer caps weekend slate with rout of EKU

Ben Orner September 21, 2014

Box Score — Oakland UniversityBox Score — Eastern Kentucky UniversitySophomore forward Jenna Hellstrom scored her first and second goals of the season Sunday, leading the Kent State soccer team to...

Soccer’s win streak snapped by Louisville

Ben Orner September 14, 2014

Box ScoreThe Louisville Cardinals women’s soccer team stunned Kent State on Sunday, snapping the Flashes’ three-game win streak with a surprising 3-2 overtime victory in Louisville.Coming into Sunday’s...

Kent State freshman Kristen Brots watches her shot against Western Illinois at the season opening game Friday, August 22, 2014. The Flashes beat the Leathernecks 3-0.

Defense the key to Kent State soccer’s early success

Ben Orner September 11, 2014

Legendary college football coach Bear Bryant once said, "Defense wins championships." He was obviously talking about football, but his remarks can also be translated into soccer.The Kent State women’s...

Soccer improves to 4-1 in nailbiter at Cleveland State

Ben Orner September 7, 2014

Box scoreWith just nine minutes to go in a scoreless match at Cleveland State, Kent State junior midfielder Madison Helterbran rocketed a free kick into the net, just out of the reach of Cleveland State’s...

Soccer sweeps UNLV Nike Invitational

Ben Orner August 31, 2014

It’s unfortunate that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas because Kent State soccer dominated the UNLV Nike Invitational, winning the tournament with two exciting shutout victories.The Flashes blanked...

Kent State soccer’s Gironda named Academic All-American

Richie Mulhall December 2, 2013

Senior Jessacca Gironda, a forward on the Kent State soccer team, was tabbed a Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American on Wednesday. Gironda is the third Kent State soccer player to achieve Academic All-American...