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MAC regular-season winners – again: Field hockey heads to conference quarterfinals, again

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor October 31, 2022

Within the field hockey program, finishing first in the Mid-American Conference regular season is a nonnegotiable. Friday, the Flashes clinched that title for the 19th time in program history. They...

Successful shootout keeps field hockey in first place heading into final regular-season MAC battle

James Goddard, Reporter October 27, 2022

A shootout is nerve-wracking, field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer said. But it’s a challenge her team was ready for Sunday. “We practice shoot outs every practice,” she said. “We felt...

Kent State sophomore Bella Carpenter (left) and senior Sydney Washburn (right) cut their Ball State opponent off from the goal.

Field hockey outscores, outshoots and outshines Ball State in its biggest win in two seasons

James Goddard, Reporter September 24, 2022

The Kent State field hockey team secured four goals in the fourth quarter Friday on its way to its biggest win in two years. The Flashes beat Ball State 7-0 to improve to 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference....

Field hockey’s offense finally gets started in 3-2 win over Bucknell

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 5, 2022

Through Saturday, the Kent State field hockey team had scored only one goal all season. Sunday, the Flashes scored three goals in three minutes in the third period and went on to beat Bucknell 3-2. Kent...

Kent State’s field hockey team blow out Bellarmine 5-0.

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 3, 2021

After quiet performances last week, the Kent State field hockey team’s offense dominated against Bellarmine University. Kent State’s 5-0 victory improved its record to 6-4 overall and 2-1 in the Mid-American...

Washburn becomes third offensive field hockey player to win MAC honor

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 21, 2021

Junior Sydney Washburn won Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week as the Kent State field hockey team maintained their No. 23 rank.Washburn is the third KSU player to win the award joining...

In overtime, field hockey gets 3rd win over ranked team

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 11, 2021

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler scored two minutes into a second overtime against No. 25 Maine on Saturday to give the Kent State field hockey team its third victory over a ranked opponent in its...

KSU Field Hockey Players walk onto Murphy-Mellis Field during their game against OSU on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Field hockey team ranks No. 23 in country after 2 big wins

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 7, 2021

Wins over two ranked teams last week moved the Kent State field hockey team into the top 25 itself.The Flashes, 3-1 on the season, were ranked 23rd by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. It’s...

The Kent State women's field hockey team celebrates their 2-1 overtime win against Syracuse in Syracuse, NY on Sept. 4, 2021. 

Kent State’s defensive play leads to overtime victory against No.14 ranked Syracuse

Jacob Hansen Sports Reporter September 5, 2021

After its defense had shut down No. 14 Syracuse for 60 minutes, the Kent State field hockey team turned on the offense in overtime.With the score tied 1-1 four minutes into the extra period, senior Helena...

Kent State's field hockey team runs down the field on Tuesday, Aug. 31 after scoring a goal against OSU at Murphy-Mellis Stadium. 

Field hockey beats No. 22 OSU, heads to No. 14 Syracuse

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 1, 2021

After a big win over No. 22 Ohio State on Tuesday, the Kent State field hockey team takes on No. 14 Syracuse on Saturday.Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer didn’t even want to call the win an upset.“We never...

Field hockey sweeps Bellarmine in weekend series

Game 1: Kent State 8, Bellarmine 0Kent State University’s field hockey team got off to a fast start, scoring five of its eight total goals in the first period against Bellarmine University Friday.“We...

Danny Pippen tied his career high of 34 points on Wednesday night in a 96-91 win over BGSU. In that same game, Pippen surpassed 1,000 career points at KSU. Jan. 27, 2020.

Kent State outshoots BGSU, Pippen ties career high while surpassing 1,000 career points

Owen MacMillan Sports Editor January 27, 2021

Senior forward Danny Pippen caught a pass a few feet above the top of the 3-point line and flicked the ball in a high arc, leaving his hand hanging at the top of his release.The shot was good to give Kent...