Kent State Field Hockey fell 1‑4 to Vermont in a neutral‑site contest held on Saturday afternoon, marking the Golden Flashes’ first defeat just two weeks into the season.
Vermont’s Dominant Performance
Vermont, still unbeaten and boasting a 12‑3 scoring margin, struck early as Consu de Castro netted the opening goal in the second minute, followed by Alicia Battistelli’s second before halftime, assisted by Emily Enden, giving the Catamounts a 2‑0 lead.
The Catamounts continued to press, extending their advantage with breakaway goals from Isi McMahon and Jaime Lewis, while Kent State struggled to generate any meaningful chances, managing only three shots in the third quarter and seeing their defense repeatedly thwarted.
Mary Kate Finnan finally broke the deadlock for Kent State in the 50th minute, scoring her first collegiate goal, but the effort was insufficient as Vermont sealed the 4‑1 victory.
The Golden Flashes now turn their attention to a home opener against Michigan State on Friday, September 11, at 2 p.m. at Murphy‑Mellis Field, hoping to rebound from the setback.