In the opening game of the tournament, hosted by University of South Carolina Upstate, the Flashes knocked off Oakland University, the defending Horizon League champions, 10-1, behind junior pitcher Ronnie Ladines’ six strikeout complete game performance. Later that day, junior pitcher Janel Hayes also threw a complete game, allowing one run on five hits, as Kent State defeated North Carolina Central University, 6-1.
On Saturday, despite having a chance to take an early lead, Kent State suffered its first loss of the season and fell to Furman University, 6-1.
Senior infielder Michele Duffy, the first batter, reached base on an infield single and eventually made her way to third on a groundout.