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“I am so proud of this team." NOTES FROM THE MAC CHAMPIONSHIP… “We are excited to see where we are sent,” said Strom. Price and Salort also earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.Īfter running its all-sports record MAC title streak to 22, Kent State will receive its NCAA Regional Tournament assignment on Wednesday. Nielsen, Price, and Salort were also named to the All-MAC First Team, while Marissa Kirkwood was selected to the All-MAC Second Team. Strom was chosen Co-Coach of the Year along with Northern Illinois' Kim Kester. McGinty headlined postseason award winners as the 2021 MAC Golfer of the Year, and was also named to the All-MAC First Team and All-Tournament Team. "Not always in the spotlight, she is often underrated, but it was neat to watch her transform." “Kory is an instrumental player," said Strom. Nielsen, a senior, has had the opportunity to be a part of teams that won the MAC championship every year she played at Kent State. “We know the pressures of making the cut, making the putt on the 18th green, reading a putt and handling every situation,” said Strom. Both Strom and assistant coach Jenny Gleason have played at the highest level of golf, both in college and on the LPGA Tour. When Strom talks to the players about championships, pressure and playing 36 holes in one day, the Kent State players know she has been through it herself. We try to make sure that everyone understands that we are a team coming together at the right time." "As an individual sport, you have to take care of business as the individual. “The girls support each other," said Strom. Several girls walking outside the ropes during the MAC Championship have contributed to the solid spring season. Kent State's program has tremendous depth. You don’t win a national championship in January, but the long hours you put in pays off.” We worked hard in January and wanted to be at our peak for the postseason. “Winning doesn’t happen in college that often. “Everyone doesn’t have a chance to win conference championships,” said Strom. The Flashes are peaking at the right time, winning their last three tournaments. Emily Price finished second at 1-over 217, Chloe Salort tied for third at 8-over 224, Kory Nielsen (Kent Roosevelt) took seventh at 11-over 227, and Mayka Hoogeboom wound up ninth (230).