FORT MYERS, Fla. – Kent State defeated Florida Gulf Coast, 8-1, Sunday in the finale of the FGCU Kickoff Classic. The win gives the Golden Flashes their first undefeated opening weekend since 2007, which is also the last 5-0 start to the season.
Kent State provided instant run support for sophomore Emily Dobbin, who made her collegiate pitching debut. Michele Duffy was hit by a pitch to start the game, and Arika Roush followed with a triple for a 1-0 lead. Shelbi Tilton added an RBI double with two outs.