Friday, October 18
Mount Pleasant, Mich.
4 p.m.
Central Michigan University
(2-13, 0-5MAC)
2
vs
3
Kent State
(9-5, 4-0MAC)
1
2
3
4
F
Kent State
0
1
1
1
3
Central Michigan
0
1
0
1
2
Photo by: Allissa Rusco
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10/18/2019 7:19:00 PM | Field Hockey
CMU falls to MAC-leading Kent State
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Central Michigan field hockey team fought hard in a competitive battle with Mid-American Conference leading-Kent State on Friday before ultimately dropping a 3-2 decision at the newly renamed Cristy Freese Field.
The Chippewas are 2-13, 0-4 MAC; Kent State is 9-5, 4-0.
How It Happened
Kent State opened the scoring less than a minute into the second quarter.
Less than three minutes later, the Chippewas answered with a goal by junior Samantha Glapinski, who deflected a Georgina Minta shot past the Kent State goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
"Kent scored a goal and then we got right back and scored a goal," CMU coach Catherine Ostoich said. "You can tell that (my players) truly believed in themselves, believed in the team, and that was awesome because it's something we just haven't seen in a while."
Kent State went up 2-1 with a goal early in the second half. The Chippewas managed to stay within striking distance for much of the second half behind inspired defensive play and strong goalkeeping from Abigail Ebersole.
The Chippewas tied it just over three minutes into the fourth quarter when Glapinski scored again.
"She did awesome," Ostoich said of Glapinski's play. "She took that second shot that was such a low-angle shot, should not have gone in, but it went in because we actually took the opportunity to shoot. It was really exciting to see her actually do it today."
Despite the Chippewas' best efforts, Kent State scored what proved to be the decisive goal with just over seven minutes left in regulation.
Strong 'D'
The Chippewas were able to stay competitive thanks largely to impressive defensive play.
"I thought that first half was one of the best games I've seen by our defenders this entire season," Ostoich said. "They came to play, and they really shut them down."
Ebersole recorded nine saves including an array of highlight-reel quality plays.
"She just made some really great saves, great decision-making," Ostoich said. "She came up with some clutch saves that kept us in it. While I thought our 'D' was really great that first half, that second half I think Abby just really stepped up and just made some key saves."
Big Day
The Chippewas, Ostoich said, turned in one of their best performances of the season, and it came on a day in which the field was dedicated to longtime former coach Cristy Freese in a pregame ceremony.
"I said to the girls (that) we were playing for something bigger today," Ostoich said. "I'm so happy that we were able to put on such a great performance for her today."
Next
CMU has two nonconference matchups next weekend, both with Big Ten opponents. They play host to Indiana on Friday, Oct. 25 (3 p.m.), and then go to Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 27 (2 p.m.). The Chippewas will celebrate Senior Day against Indiana. It is their final home game of the season.
The Chippewas are 2-13, 0-4 MAC; Kent State is 9-5, 4-0.
How It Happened
Kent State opened the scoring less than a minute into the second quarter.
Less than three minutes later, the Chippewas answered with a goal by junior Samantha Glapinski, who deflected a Georgina Minta shot past the Kent State goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
"Kent scored a goal and then we got right back and scored a goal," CMU coach Catherine Ostoich said. "You can tell that (my players) truly believed in themselves, believed in the team, and that was awesome because it's something we just haven't seen in a while."
Kent State went up 2-1 with a goal early in the second half. The Chippewas managed to stay within striking distance for much of the second half behind inspired defensive play and strong goalkeeping from Abigail Ebersole.
The Chippewas tied it just over three minutes into the fourth quarter when Glapinski scored again.
"She did awesome," Ostoich said of Glapinski's play. "She took that second shot that was such a low-angle shot, should not have gone in, but it went in because we actually took the opportunity to shoot. It was really exciting to see her actually do it today."
Despite the Chippewas' best efforts, Kent State scored what proved to be the decisive goal with just over seven minutes left in regulation.
Strong 'D'
The Chippewas were able to stay competitive thanks largely to impressive defensive play.
"I thought that first half was one of the best games I've seen by our defenders this entire season," Ostoich said. "They came to play, and they really shut them down."
Ebersole recorded nine saves including an array of highlight-reel quality plays.
"She just made some really great saves, great decision-making," Ostoich said. "She came up with some clutch saves that kept us in it. While I thought our 'D' was really great that first half, that second half I think Abby just really stepped up and just made some key saves."
Big Day
The Chippewas, Ostoich said, turned in one of their best performances of the season, and it came on a day in which the field was dedicated to longtime former coach Cristy Freese in a pregame ceremony.
"I said to the girls (that) we were playing for something bigger today," Ostoich said. "I'm so happy that we were able to put on such a great performance for her today."
Next
CMU has two nonconference matchups next weekend, both with Big Ten opponents. They play host to Indiana on Friday, Oct. 25 (3 p.m.), and then go to Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 27 (2 p.m.). The Chippewas will celebrate Senior Day against Indiana. It is their final home game of the season.
Team Stats
KENTST
CMU
Goals
3
2
Shots
25
5
Shots on Goal
14
5
Saves
3
11
Corners
13
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Scoring Plays
BALACHICK, Hailie
Assisted By: LUXARDO, Alex
GOAL by KENTST BALACHICK, Hailie (FIRST GOAL), Assist by LUXARDO, Alex.
15:43
GLAPINSKI, Samantha (3)
Assisted By: MINTA, Georgina
GOAL by CMU GLAPINSKI, Samantha, Assist by MINTA, Georgina, goal number 3 for season.
18:13
CARR, Sydney
Assisted By: RODRIGUEZ SETO Clara
GOAL by KENTST CARR, Sydney, Assist by RODRIGUEZ SETO Clara.
32:35
GLAPINSKI, Samantha (4)
GOAL by CMU GLAPINSKI, Samantha, goal number 4 for season.
48:08
ORTIZ, Claudia
Assisted By: BONETZ, Ashley
GOAL by KENTST ORTIZ, Claudia, Assist by BONETZ, Ashley.
52:57
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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