Kent State University
7-3-1, 3-0MAC
Miami University
0-10, 0-3MAC
Ten-Player Flashes Down Miami, 1-0
9/29/2017 6:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer
OXFORD, Ohio – Down a player for most of the match, Kent State (7-3-1, 3-0 MAC) played stellar defense and received a timely goal from Isabelle Mihail, to defeat Miami (0-10, 0-3 MAC) 1-0. The Golden Flashes have a MAC-leading six shutouts on the season, and won their first match in Oxford since 2006.
The Golden Flashes were dealt adversity early in the 10th minute, when senior Hayden Pascoe was issued a red card and ejected. Kent State would be forced to play with only ten players for the remainder of the match.
Even with one fewer player Kent State controlled possession for most of the first period and led at halftime in shots (5-2) and corner kicks (4-0).
In the 55th minute, freshman Isabelle Mihail netted her second game-winning goal of the season, running down the right side and sending her shot inside the near post. Senior Karli Paracca was credited with her third assist on the campaign.
Overall, Kent State led in shots (12-10), shots on goal (6-4) and corner kicks (7-4.)
Freshman Vital Kats rattled off a team-leading with four shots, placing three on net. Katie Alexander paced the RedHawks with four shots.
Kent State received another shutout from Ashleah McDonald who made four saves while facing ten shots. McDonald is now 6-2-1 with four shutouts to her name. Patricia Koutoulas (0-10) took the loss for Miami while making five saves on 12 shots.
The Golden Flashes advanced to 3-0 in conference play for the second consecutive season. Last season's MAC Tournament Championship team opened up with six straight conference victories.
Kent State remains on the road as it takes on Ball State on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. ESPN3 will provide a live broadcast of the match.
Be sure to follow Kent State Soccer on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for news and in-match updates about the squad.
Team Stats
MIHAIL, Isabelle (2)
Assisted By: PARACCA, Karli , BROTS, Kristen
Run down right side, centering pass and
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