Official Site of Kent State · Mar 13, 2021
Golden Flashes Win First Wagon Wheel Against Zips
KENT, Ohio – The Kent State lacrosse team (1-4, 1-1 MAC) won the first ever Wagon Wheel Challenge game against Akron (3-2, 1-1 MAC) on Saturday afternoon, 9-8, in an entertaining contest at Dix Stadium.
It was the Abby Jones show throughout the entire game as she tied a career high with five goals in the victory. Jones tallied the final goal for the Flashes in what proved to be the difference. She now has 13 goals on the season to lead the team.
The Zips got on the board first with one of Kaylee Riggins' two goals on the day. Jones and Madison Rapier scored back-to-back goals for the Flashes to take the lead.