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Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson throws a ball to first base during a during a double header against University of Akron on Saturday, March 30, 2013. 

Softball wins first game of doubleheader

Christian Petrila April 9, 2013

Kent State continued the trend of extra-inning winning, as it won the first game of a doubleheader against Robert Morris 4-3.Game OneAfter being locked in a 2-2 tie for four innings, the Flashes finally...

Sophomore outfielder Dani Ramos makes a safe leap to first base for Kent State during a double header against University of Akron on Saturday, March 30. Kent State defeated Akron in both games, the first with a final score of 2-1 and the second with a final score of 5-3. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Softball wins three of four in Michigan

Christian Petrila April 8, 2013

Kent State (15-13, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) had itself a solid weekend in Michigan as it went 3-1 against Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan to stay atop the MAC East.The action began with a doubleheader...

Freshman infielder Michele Duffy wtaches the ball as she follows through a swing for Kent State during a double header against University of Akron on Saturday, March 30. Kent State defeated Akron in both games, the first with a final score of 2-1 and the second with a final score of 5-3. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Flashes hit road for four-game tour of Michigan

Christian Petrila April 5, 2013

Kent State’s softball team is preparing to embark on its longest road trip of the season, and it begins with four games against Mid-American Conference opponents.The 10-game swing begins with four games...

Softball records another successful weekend on road

Christian Petrila March 10, 2013

Kent State’s softball team was able to overcome a few hiccups to emerge from the Winthrop Invitational with its second consecutive winning weekend.The Flashes opened the weekend with a spotless two-win...

Freshman pitcher Emma Johnson wound up for a pitch during the Flashes' game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Kent State won with a final score of 6-1. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Softball looks to continue success at Winthrop

Christian Petrila March 8, 2013

Kent State will look to build on last weekend’s promising performance when they travel to Winthrop for another five-game series starting Friday.Pitching was dominant for the Flashes last weekend, putting...

Freshman Broadcast Journalism major Bobby Carroll, 19, is working with university officials to create a Meteorology major here at Kent State University. Bobby broadcasts his own weather forecasts online and works behind the scenes for TV2. Photo by ADRIANNE BASTAS.

Student aims to create major out of passion for meteorology

Lyndsey Schley March 5, 2013

When he was a child, freshman broadcast journalism Robert Carroll loved to watch storms. Since his father is in the construction business, he was taught from a young age to pay attention to the weather.On...

Kramer Ball Fields in Kent remain inaccessible after construction of a new bridge was delayed in 2011 after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge. Construction is expected to resume in August 2013 and completed by the 2014 baseball season in April. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Kids still waiting to play ball at Kramer Fields

Grant Engle March 5, 2013

The Kent Parks and Recreation department has been forced to use some “creative” solutions when it comes to scheduling games for its baseball and softball leagues the last two years.In 2011, the Ohio...

Softball rebounds with successful weekend

Christian Petrila March 4, 2013

Kent State softball returned from the USF Under Armour Invitational with the bounce-back performance it was looking for, going 3-2 in its five games.Pitching was key for the Flashes once again, as Kent...

Sophomore pitcher Emma Johnson throws a pitch during the first game of a doubleheader against Penn State on April 25, 2012. Kent State beat Penn State 11-3. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Softball heads south, hopes to rebound from tough weekend

Christian Petrila March 1, 2013

The Kent State softball team will head to the Sunshine State to try to bounce back from a tough weekend in Louisville.After a losing weekend, 0-4, in which the team only managed four runs, the Flashes...

Softball returns from Louisville winless

Christian Petrila February 25, 2013

Kent State’s offense struggled to pick up some solid pitching performances and ended up going 0-4 over the weekend in Louisville.It was a tough weekend offensively for the Flashes, as they were shut...

Sophomore pitcher Emma Johnson throws a pitch during the first game of a doubleheader against Penn State on April 25, 2012. Kent State beat Penn State 11-3. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Softball returns to diamond at Louisville

Christian Petrila February 22, 2013

Kent State’s softball team will look to get above the .500 mark this weekend as they travel to Louisville, Ky., for a three-day, four-game set against three teams.Coming off a two-week layoff between...

Freshman gymnast Katlin Isaacs takes the mat at the women's meet again Central Michigan on Feb. 15. Photo by Brian Smith.

Freshman gymnast adjusts to life as KSU student-athlete

Lily Flynn February 21, 2013

A Kent State freshman faces many challenges their first year of college. Living on his or her own, taking college classes, making friends and figuring out how to deal with new found independence tend to...

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