Game Four
Date/Time: Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1:00 PM
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Krenzler Field
Teams: Cleveland State (1-2-0) vs. Kent State (1-1-1)
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Rosters: Cleveland State | Kent State
Opening Whistle
The Vikings return to Krenzler Field for the first time since their season opener on Sunday, August 27 at 1 p.m. against Kent State.
Series History
The Golden Flashes lead the all-time series 10-3-2, with the Vikings last victory coming in 2017. The past two seasons saw these teams open against each other, with last year ending in a 1-1 draw in Kent. Kent State hasn't visited Cleveland since 2018.
About the Flashes
Kent State comes into the game sporting a 1-1-1 record after dropping their most recent outing on Thursday to No. 21 Pitt 1-0 at home. Josie Morgan has two of the team's three goals, while Alisa Arthur has the other. Sarah Melen has logged every minute in goal, making 16 saves.
Last Game Out
The Green and White dropped a tough 1-0 decision to Ohio University on the road as the Bobcats netted the only goal in the 78th minute.
Career Goal Watch
Kathryn Ramicone enters her final season with 15 career goals, five back of becoming the all-time leading scorer in program history. Maddie Young, also in her final season, has 11 career tallies.
Career Points
Ramicone is third with 38 points and Young is ninth with 29 points, both behind the leader, Natalie Daniels with 57 points.
Key Returners
The Vikings return all three Horizon League award winners from last season: Kathryn Ramicone and Rylee Bussen earned Second Team honors, and Eleanor Simkonis on the All-Freshman team.
A Look Back at Last Season
Cleveland State finished 2022 with a 7-6-4 overall record and a 4-4-2 Horizon League record. The Green and White went unbeaten in their final three games and will look to continue that momentum into the new season.
Preseason Poll
The Cleveland State women's soccer team has been chosen to finish fifth in the Horizon League for the 2023 season, as voted on by the league coaches.
Milwaukee took the No. 1 spot after receiving 10 first-place votes for 120 points. Oakland was second with 93 points, and Purdue Fort Wayne was third with 85 points. Youngstown State snagged the fourth spot after receiving a first-place vote for 84 points. The Vikings slotted into the fifth spot with 73 total points, two spots higher than where they finished a season ago.
Up Next
Cleveland State will head to the state of Tennessee for a pair of games over Labor Day weekend, starting with Belmont on Friday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m.
