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5-2-2, 2-0-0
Second-Half Rally Pushes Kent State Past Akron, 2-1
September 24 | Women's Soccer
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KENT, Ohio - The University of Akron women's soccer team came up short against rival Kent State, 2-1, on Sunday (Sept. 24) at Dix Stadium.
How it Happened
Akron broke the scoreless tie when sophomore Emma King (Akron, Ohio) recorded her third goal of the season in the 63rd minute, assisted by junior Ella Hadley (Concord, Ohio).
The Golden Flashes responded to tie it on a goal from Alisa Arthur in the 83rd minute.
Kent State then broke the 1-1 tie on Kelsey Salopek's 88th-minute goal.
Game Notes
- Freshman GK Sara Bower (Cincinnati, Ohio) recorded three saves for the Zips out of 11 total Golden Flashes shots.
- Akron registered eight shots on goal.
Up Next
Akron travels to Bowling Green, Ohio, for a showdown with the Falcons on Thursday (Sept. 28) at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
Emma King (3)
Assisted By: Ella Hadley
GOAL by AKR King, Emma Assist by Hadley, Ella.
62:13
Alisa Arthur (3)
GOAL by KENT Arthur, Alisa.
82:14
Kelsey Salopek (1)
GOAL by KENT Salopek, Kelsey.
87:50
