BOONE, N.C. – The Kent State University field hockey team (3-5, 1-0 MAC) started off Mid-American Conference play with a 3-0 road victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-5, 0-1 MAC).
The win was the 127th in the career of head coach Kathleen Wiler, putting her in sole possession of the record for most wins in program history. Wiler, who has been the leader of the field hockey program since 2006, overtook previous record holder Kerry De Vries.
While Kent State controlled the action over the full 70 minutes, the Golden Flashes broke through with a trio of second half goals.