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Kent State senior infielder Maddy Grimm poses for a portrait in the David and Peggy Edmonds Training Facillity on Nov. 2, 2017.

Grimm leaving her mark on Kent State record books

Samantha Ross April 25, 2017

Senior Maddy Grimm wanted to leave her last season on the Kent State softball team with a bang, and that’s just what she did this season.The senior from Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, has hit more home runs...

Kent wins series against Akron

Samantha Ross April 23, 2017

Kent State softball team (19-24, 9-9 Mid-American Conference) won two games in its weekend series against The University of Akron (21-25, 9-9 MAC) to give the Flashes a point in the Clinic Wagon Wheel...

Kent beats rival in first game

Samantha Ross April 21, 2017

The Kent State softball team (18-23, 8-8 Mid-American Conference) became patient at the plate in order to beat rival University of Akron (20-24, 8-8 MAC) 7-3.“I think they just got patient,” coach...

Grimm leaving mark on Kent State record books

Samantha Ross April 18, 2017

Senior Maddy Grimm wanted to leave her last season on the Kent State softball team on a , and 40 games into the Flashes season, that's exactly what she's done.“Based off of the past three years, I’ve...

Kent State senior pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitches againist the Miami on Saturday Apr. 15, 2017. Kent State won 3-2.

Home runs propel softball to victory over Miami (OH)

Samantha Ross April 15, 2017

The Kent State softball team (16-23, 7-8 Mid-American Conference) hit three home runs to beat Miami University (23-17, 9-6) 3-2 in the series finale on Saturday. “We are happy to get the win,” coach...

Best of Kent Sports

Best of Kent 2017: SPORTS

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE FIRST - BasketballWhen the men’s basketball team was in the midst of its four game losing skid in early January, the prospects...

Kent State then-junior pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitches against University at Buffalo on April 23. The flashes won both games in their double header. 

Brownfield’s home run helps Flashes take season series from OU

By: Samantha Ross April 12, 2017

Sophomore Bailey Brownfield’s 11th inning home run was all the offense that the Kent State softball team (16-21, 6-6 Mid-American Conference) needed in their 1-0 victory over against Ohio University...

Kent State drops to Northern Illinois

Samantha Ross April 9, 2017

The Kent State softball team (15-21, 5-6 Mid-American Conference) dropped two of three games against Northern Illinois University (18-15, 6-5 MAC).“Overall, not very good,” coach Eric Oakley said of...

Kent State senior infielder Maddy Grimm jogs into home base after hitting a home-run against Ohio University Tuesday April 4, 2017. The Flashes would go on to win their 7-1.

Multiple home runs give Kent split victory over Ohio University

Samantha Ross April 4, 2017

Kent State softball team (14-19, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) made adjustments to defeat Ohio University (25-8, 6-2 MAC) in the second game of its doubleheader Tuesday.“I think when you have a doubleheader...

Kent State then-junior pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitches against University at Buffalo on April 23. The flashes won both games in their double header. 

Flashes drop weekend series against Central Michigan

Samantha Ross April 2, 2017

The Kent State softball team dropped two of three games this weekend against Central Michigan and dropped to a .500 record in conference play. The Flashes (13-18, 3-3 Mid-American Conference) lost 1-0...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm smashes the ball in the second game of a double header against the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday April 20, 2016. The Flashes lost 1-0 in the first game and 3-2 in the second.

Softball suffers narrow loss to Alabama, sweeps Evansville

Samantha Ross March 29, 2017

The Kent State softball team (12-16) lost to No. 9 University of Alabama (31-4) 5-3 Wednesday. Of the 2,526 fans at the game, many seemed to think Alabama would only have to play five innings, according...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm races towards third base as the ball flies foul at the Diamond at Dix Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Kent State defeated Ohio University, 5-4, in 2 extra innings.

Softball wins MAC opening series against Eastern Michigan

Samantha Ross March 26, 2017

The Kent State softball team (10-15, 2-1 MAC) started off its Mid-American Conference schedule strong with a series win over Eastern Michigan University (12-14, 1-2 MAC).“Every conference win is important,...