STOCKTON, California – The Kent State University field hockey team (2-6) lost 2-0 in a tough battle with the University of the Pacific (5-3) Friday afternoon in California. The Tigers' two goals in the first half proved to be enough as the Flashes shut out Pacific in the second half.
The Pacific Tigers struck first midway through the first period, as Tayler Silacci tapped it in the net following a diving save by junior goalkeeper Mary Crumlish. In the 25th minute, the Tigers added a second goal by Kriekie van Wyk, her seventh of the season.