Kent State Soccer Travels to Challenge Akron
Kent State Soccer is preparing for an important match against rival Akron. This game will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium. Following a three-game home stand, the Golden Flashes aim to capitalize on their recent momentum.
Last Performance Recap
In their previous outing, Kent State secured a 1-1 draw against Eastern Michigan. This historic match saw the Golden Flashes record an incredible 31 shots, tying the school record for the fourth most in a single game. Additionally, they restricted the Eagles to just three shots throughout the contest.
Eastern Michigan first took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Hannah Thompson, assisted by Rosalie Takacsy’s free kick. However, Kent State quickly responded. Within a minute, Samantha Miller broke through the EMU defense and equalized.
Game Statistics
- Kent State Shots: 31
- Eastern Michigan Shots: 3
- Kent State Corner Kicks: 7
- EMU Goalkeeper Saves: 20 (tied record)
- Samantha Miller Shots: 7
- Jules Dolinski Shots: 6
- Kesley Salopek Shots: 5
- Leah Shaffer Saves: 2
Scouting Akron
Akron enters this matchup with a record of 3-5-3 and a challenging start to conference play at 0-3-2. They have faced UMass and lost 1-0 at home, marking a tough stretch for the Zips.
Freshman midfielder Addison Hall leads Akron with seven points, stemming from three goals and one assist. Another impactful player is Fineen Cregan, also a freshman, with five points from one goal and three assists. Senior forward Emma King has added two goals and one assist in 2025.
Series Overview
This game will mark the 26th all-time meeting between Kent State and Akron. Kent State holds a commanding lead in this rivalry with a record of 21 wins to Akron’s 4 losses. Their previous encounter resulted in a 1-0 victory for the Golden Flashes at home.
Looking Ahead
Following the Akron match, Kent State Soccer will return home to play the Ohio Bobcats. This matchup is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium.
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