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Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball swept by MAC foe in early conference play

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 0-3 over the weekend against Bowling Green.  “I think that they're a better team than they were last year, and that they had a good game plan against us,” coach...

Kent State then-sophomore Brynn Libler at bat in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball faces a weekend of loss in conference opener

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 19, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 0-3 against Miami University (OH) (12-14, 3-0) over the weekend for the start of Mid-American Conference play.  “I think that they went in with the mindset that...

Ohio's Lauren Yuhas pokes a ground ball past graduate student third baseman Alexandria Whitmore in the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball faces No. 1 team in country, takes two of four in five-team event

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 11, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 2-2 over the weekend at the Ohio State Tournament in Columbus.  “I’m really, really pleased with our offensive performance for the most part,” coach Jessica...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball gets back on track but still falls behind in 2-3 event away from home

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 4, 2025

The Kent State softball team traveled to Chapel Hill, N.C., over the weekend to compete in the Mizuno Showdown.  KSU is 5-14 overall this season, and went 2-3 this weekend.  “It was nice to get...

Kent State sophomore Jess Dodd steps up to batter during the final game of the double header against Toledo on April 15, 2023.

Losing streak hits seven games as softball comes up winless in five-game event

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 27, 2025

The Flashes went 0-5 over the weekend at the South Florida Showdown, which took place Friday through Sunday. “Three out of the five opponents were powerful opponents, with two high-level mid majors....

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

Softball starts season with back-to-back events with losing records

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 19, 2025

The Kent State softball team traveled to Conway, S.C. over the weekend to play in the Battle at the Beach. The team went 1-3, and the last game was canceled due to rain.  KSU started the weekend...

Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Preview: Softball looks to make it work with new faces, splits opening games

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 14, 2025

Last year, the Kent State softball team ended its season as the eighth team in the Mid-American Conference. Despite the above .500 overall record, the team struggled mightily in conference play, finishing...

Freshman outfielder Kenzie Bromley throws a ball after catching it in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Softball’s outstanding freshmen lead the way

Robyn Taylor, Reporter May 4, 2024

Kent State’s softball team is relatively young, consisting of thirteen underclassmen, with five position players appearing in 30 or more games and three pitchers appearing in 20 or more games.   The...

Bri Despines runs down the baseline to first base after hitting the ball in the game against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

Miami halts softball winning streak, sweeping weekend series

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 30, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team played three games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Miami.   The Flashes (24-21, 9-13 MAC) underscored Miami 30-8. “We need to have each other's...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

‘Great games, great team wins’: Softball begins winning streak, sweeping weekend series

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 23, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team played three games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Bowling Green.   The Flashes (23-18, 9-10 MAC) outscored Bowling Green 17-6 and swept the series.  “Great...

Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.

‘Our hitting was contagious’: Softball ends losing streak

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Kent State’s softball team played two games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Buffalo.  The Flashes (20-18, 6-10 MAC) outscored Western Michigan, 7-3. They were only able to win...

Alexandria Whitmore sends the pitch skipping off the shortstop during the Golden Flashes 7-1 loss to the Bobcats in Game 1 on April 2, 2024.

‘We need to show up and find our groove again’: Softball falls to Western Michigan

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 16, 2024

Over the weekend, Kent State’s softball team lost three games, taking on Mid-American Conference competitor Western Michigan.  The Flashes (19-17, 5-9 MAC) underscored Western Michigan, 9-24. “We...