Wins over two ranked teams last week moved the Kent State field hockey team into the top 25 itself.
The Flashes, 3-1 on the season, were ranked 23rd by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. It’s the first time Kent State has been ranked since 2010, when it was No. 17.
KSU beat No. 14 Syracuse 2-1 in overtime on Saturday and No. 22 Ohio State 3-1 Tuesday.
Also on Tuesday, the Mid-American Conference named Kent State sophomore midfielder Jenna McCrudden offensive player of the week and Flash goalie Azure Fernsler defensive player of the week.