Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan University
(5-6, 2-5MAC)
Kent State
(10-3, 8-3MAC)
Field Hockey Falls At Kent State
4/23/2021 8:06:00 PM | Field Hockey
"They're a very good team, they really capitalized on their opportunities," CMU coach Catherine Ostoich said.
The Golden Flashes improved to 10-3; 8-3 MAC. CMU is 5-6, 3-5.
Going into the game, Ostoich said the Chippewas would have to make the most of their opportunities, defend well, and limit Kent State's penalty corners. The Golden Flashes finished with 15 corners, nine of which came in the first half.
Kent State led, 4-1, at halftime.
"I think we kind of struggled with that in the first half," Ostoich said. "I don't think we really started to get into a rhythm of the game until the second half."
The Chippewas managed three corners and scored off two of them.
Sophomore Alice O'Hagan scored both of the Chippewa goals, bringing her season total to a team-high five.
O'Hagan's first came 12 minutes into the game with assists from Caroline Beairsto and Anna Riesenberg. The second came with a minute to play in the third, assisted by Hannah Havrilla.
"Our corners have gotten a lot better," Ostoich said. "We've just got to give ourselves more opportunities like that tomorrow."
Kent State outshot Central, 32-5, with 22 shots on goal compared to CMU's three.
Central Michigan freshman goalkeeper Katie Maxim made a career-high 14 saves.
The Chippewas and Golden Flashes will square off on Saturday (5 p.m.). It is the Chippewas' season finale.
"We've got to be ready to go as soon as the game starts tomorrow," Ostoich said. "We've got to start that first quarter way better than we started today. Overall, we just have to keep fighting."
Team Stats
BONETZ, Ashley (1)
Assisted By: CAMBRA SOLER, Maria
GOAL by KENTST BONETZ, Ashley (FIRST GOAL), Assist by CAMBRA SOLER, Maria, goal number 1 for season.
5:26
WASHBURN, Sydney (6)
Assisted By: BALACHICK, Larissa
GOAL by KENTST WASHBURN, Sydney, Assist by BALACHICK, Larissa, goal number 6 for season.
6:29
WASHBURN, Sydney (7)
Assisted By: CAMBRA SOLER, Helena
GOAL by KENTST WASHBURN, Sydney, Assist by CAMBRA SOLER, Helena, goal number 7 for season.
9:05
O'HAGAN, Alice (4)
Assisted By: BEAIRSTO, Caroline , RIESENBERG, Anna
GOAL by CMU O'HAGAN, Alice, Assist by BEAIRSTO, Caroline and RIESENBERG, Anna, goal number 4 for season.
12:17
KNAPP, Luisa (3)
GOAL by KENTST KNAPP, Luisa, goal number 3 for season.
21:31
BALACHICK, Larissa (1)
Assisted By: BONETZ, Ashley
GOAL by KENTST BALACHICK, Larissa, Assist by BONETZ, Ashley, goal number 1 for season.
32:52
RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara (6)
Assisted By: BRESSLER, Emma
GOAL by KENTST RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara, Assist by BRESSLER, Emma, goal number 6 for season.
39:14
HOLLAND, Caitlin (2)
Assisted By: BALACHICK, Larissa
GOAL by KENTST HOLLAND, Caitlin, Assist by BALACHICK, Larissa, goal number 2 for season.
43:15
O'HAGAN, Alice
Assisted By: HAVRILLA, Hannah
GOAL by CMU O'HAGAN, Alice, Assist by HAVRILLA, Hannah.
44:50
BRESSLER, Emma (5)
Assisted By: RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara , BONETZ, Ashley
GOAL by KENTST BRESSLER, Emma, Assist by RODRIGUEZ SETO,Clara and BONETZ, Ashley, goal number 5 for season.
46:29
