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Positives and a negative: Field hockey falls in tournament semifinals but rakes in MAC awards

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor November 5, 2022

Before their team’s 1-0 loss to Appalachian State in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals Friday, two leaders earned top conference recognition. Forward Patricia Strunk earned freshman...

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...

Field hockey’s senior-day victory turns emotional

James Goddard, Reporter October 10, 2022

Words could not describe how field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer felt after her team’s senior day victory against Central Michigan. “I'll get choked up,” she said. “I'm very proud of them....

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...

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler makes a move on the ball during the Kent State field hockey's 2-1 loss to Liberty University on Sunday Oct. 24 in Lynchburgh, Virginia. 

Field hockey splits weekend, ending its six-game win streak

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 24, 2021

After giving up a last-second goal, Kent State’s field hockey team withstood Appalachian State’s comeback.   No. 22 Kent State came out with a 2-1 win on Friday, in yet another overtime victory. Coach...

Fifth year goal keeper Azure Fernsler (82) blocks the ball from going into the net during the field hockey game on Oct. 15, 2021. Kent State beat Miami University 1-0 in regular time.

Field hockey beats Miami 1-0 to seize first place in MAC

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 15, 2021

This time the Kent State field hockey team didn’t need a miracle finish.Last weekend, the Flashes rallied twice in the last two minutes on their way to victories over Longwood and Indiana. Friday, they...

Senior midfielder Helena Cambra Soler (22) dribbles the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Oct. 10, 2021. Kent State won 2-1 in overtime against Indiana University.

Field Hockey sweeps weekend after two comeback victories

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 10, 2021

When in doubt, don’t count them out.Kent State’s field hockey team beat Indiana University 2-1 and Longwood University 3-2 by tying both games in the final minutes of play. Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer...

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...

Kent State field hockey plays Ohio University on Friday, Sept. 17. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Field hockey opens MAC play with 3rd overtime win of season

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 17, 2021

Kent State’s field hockey team is getting used to overtime. The Flashes won 3-2 in the second overtime against Ohio University Friday, on a goal by junior forward Sydney Washburn. It was KSU’s third...

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...

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...