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From the field to the court: The Kent State-Akron rivalry

Robyn Taylor, Reporter May 5, 2025

Kent State head basketball coach Rob Senderoff’s favorite Kent-Akron rivalry memory is from a senior night game that was sent into overtime during the 2022-2023 season.    Senderoff has been the...

Kent senior Katie Jo Moery yells to her team in the top of the second during their game against Ball State on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Softball can’t keep up with Western Michigan, drops three-game series

Emily Lowen, Reporter April 29, 2025

The Kent State softball team went 1-2 over the weekend against Western Michigan. “I felt that we put ourselves in a position where we could have taken at least two or three, but unfortunately, we...

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...

Kent State's Fall 2024 intramural flag football league.

Get your game on: Registration opens for intramural sports leagues

Robyn Taylor, Reporter March 16, 2025

Registration is now open for some of Kent State's intramural sports leagues, with softball registration set to begin March 17, giving students, faculty and staff the chance to participate. Katie O’Malley,...

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....

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