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Senior Maddie Grimm bats at the Kent State versus Northern Illinois game April 8, 2017 held at the Diamond at Dix.

Miami (OH) sweeps Kent in doubleheader; Speers returns

Henry Palattella April 14, 2017

On March 19, Kent State junior shortstop Holly Speers struck out in the sixth inning of Kent State’s 3-0 loss to the University of Michigan.The at-bat was Speers last one for 26 days, as the junior sat...

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...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball falls to Pitt, losing streak reaches six games

Henry Palattella March 22, 2017

The Kent State softball team's losing streak reached six games Wednesday, as they dropped their tilt to the University of Pittsburgh (15-11), 7-0.The Flashes (8-14) found themselves down right out of the...

Ladines, Kent State split doubleheader against Ohio State

Nick Buzzelli May 4, 2016

Ronnie Ladines isn’t like most pitchers. The right-hander is 20-7 this season with a 2.71 earned run average and strikes out over 25 percent of the batters she faces. But what sets her apart from her...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Flashes sweep Bowling Green, secure top spot in East

Nick Buzzelli May 1, 2016

When junior infielder Maddy Grimm stepped up to bat against Bowling Green State University’s Briana Combs at Meserve Field, the Kent State softball team already had a 2-0 lead over last place team in...

Then a sophomore, infielder Holly Spears catches a ball tossed by former Kent State infielder Michele Duffy in a rundown with a Youngstown State player on April 25, 2017. [FILE]

Softball splits doubleheader against YSU

Nick Buzzelli April 27, 2016

After turning a double play to retire the Youngstown State University Penguins in the top of the third, the Kent State softball team huddled in front of its dugout at the Diamond at Dix and chanted, "turn...

Karen Linder

University files response to softball player’s lawsuit, denies most claims

Ian Flickinger and Emily Mills April 25, 2016

Kent State filed a response to former softball player Lauren Kesterson’s lawsuit and denied many of her claims, saying “Defendant is without knowledge on this topic.”The university also “demands...

Freshman outfielder Sydney Anderson races safely to first base after the University at Buffalo player misses a passed ball in the first of their double header games on Saturday April 23, 2016. The Flashes would go on to win their first game 8-0.

Kent State defeats Buffalo, moves into second place in MAC East

Nick Buzzelli April 24, 2016

When Holly Speers walked to the plate at the Diamond at Dix Friday afternoon in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Kent State softball team was trailing by one and down to its final two outs.Speers,...

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.

Flashes swept by Pitt in doubleheader

Nick Buzzelli April 20, 2016

If there’s one Power Five school that the Kent State softball team has had continued success against, it’s been the University of Pittsburgh.Over the course of its 40-year history, the  Flashes own...

Tilton leads Flashes in win at Miami

Nick Buzzelli April 17, 2016

The first two games of the Kent State softball team’s weekend doubleheader at Miami University nearly mirrored each other.In both instances, the Flashes jumped out to an early lead in the top of the...

Karen Linder, former Kent State softball coach.

Softball coach receives payment after resignation

Karen Linder Update from KentWired.com on Vimeo.When former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder resigned in August, she was paid a percentage of her salary, according to her resignation letter.Linder...

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.

Flashes end season series against Ohio on high-note

Nick Buzzelli April 13, 2016

Eric Oakley has accomplished a lot in his first season at the helm of the Kent State softball team. For starters, the interim head coach set a program record by winning his first seven games, knocking...