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Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak snapped by softball in week filled with MAC play

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 22, 2025

The Kent State softball team (9-34, 2-17) broke its losing streak Wednesday after an 11-4 win against Buffalo.  “I was glad that we came out and got the win in game one,” coach Jessica O’Donnell...

Kent junior Brynn Libler, 3, slides to score in the bottom of the first during their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This made the score one to one, tying the game.

Softball swept by another MAC team, losing streak climbs well into double figures

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 15, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak, as the team went 0-3 over the weekend against Central Michigan.  “I felt like we were right there, we just need to finish,” coach Jessica...

Kent senior Delaney Robeson cheers on her team in the bottom of the third in their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Losing streak continues for softball in MAC sweep

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 10, 2025

The Kent State softball team continued its losing streak after an 0-3 weekend against Ball State.  “I really feel like our pitchers need to help our hitters,” coach Jessica O’Donnell said. “I...

Kent State Softball team huddles up before their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Softball’s losing streak hits double digits

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 4, 2025

The Kent State softball team (7-25, 0-8 MAC) have now embarked on a 10-game losing streak. “It's hard when you have loss after loss, trying to find that momentum and trying to find that confidence...

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...

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