OXFORD, OHIO – App State field hockey punched its ticket to the Mid-American Conference championship for the first time ever on Friday by defeating the No. 2 seed in the tournament, Kent State, 1-0 in the semifinals.
This was the 10th straight win for the Mountaineers (14-5, 5-2 MAC), continuing their second-longest winning streak in program history. The Black & Gold won 11 in a row during their inaugural season in 1968. App State's 14th win also ties the school's record for most wins in a season, set in 1978.
App State will face the Miami RedHawks (12-7, 6-1 MAC) on their own turf in the MAC championship game on Saturday at 2 p.