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Kent State sophomore pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitched all five innings of Kent States 12-2 win over the University of Akron at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 10, 2015, allowing just 4 hits and 2 runs.

Inclement weather forces cancelation of two softball games in Husky Classic

Nick Buzzelli March 6, 2016

The Kent State softball team was supposed to play five games last weekend in the University of Washington’s Husky Classic. But Mother Nature had other plans.Friday evening, the Flashes’ (13-4) game...

 Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Grimm breaks career home run mark as Flashes roll in Red & Black Classic

Nick Buzzelli February 28, 2016

With the bases empty in the bottom of the fifth inning Sunday afternoon, junior Maddy Grimm drove a 2-1 pitch from North Dakota State University’s Kaitlyn Leddy over the right field fence at the University...

Kent State sophomore pitcher Ronnie Ladines pitched all five innings of Kent States 12-2 win over the University of Akron at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 10, 2015, allowing just 4 hits and 2 runs.

Kent State softball ties for best start in program history

Nick Buzzelli February 21, 2016

After taking four out of five games at the Upstate Invitational in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Kent State softball team (9-1) has tied the program record for the best 10 game start to a season.In...

Former Kent State softball coach Karen Linder

Former Kent State softball player files lawsuit against university for alleged rape cover-up

Former Kent State softball player Lauren Kesterson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kent State and former softball coach Karen Linder, alleging Kesterson was raped by Linder’s son, a then-varsity baseball...

Former Kent State softball player alleges rape in lawsuit

Stephen Means and Ian Flicklinger February 9, 2016

Senior integrated health studies major Lauren Kesterson, a former Kent State softball player, filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was raped by the son of former softball coach Karen Linder. Kesterson also...

Karen Linder was the head coach for the Kent State Softball team.

Kent State softball coach resigns after 18 years

Ian Flickinger August 31, 2015

Karen Linder announced she is stepping down from her position as the Flashes longstanding softball coach after 18 years.Under Linder’s supervision, Kent State softball became a national power, reaching...

 Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Softball perfect on weekend, remains top of conference

Zac Sommer April 26, 2015

Solid pitching and timely hitting helped the Kent State softball team remain in first place of the Mid-American Conference as they swept both Bowling Green and Toledo over the weekend.Senior pitcher Emma...

Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick hits a ball foul during the first game of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Softball finishes 2-2 on weekend, earns 1000th win

Zac Sommer April 19, 2015

The Kent State softball team split four games against Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University this weekend, but the Flashes recorded their 1000th all-time win Friday. Game 1: Kent...

Senior outfielder Kim Kirkpatrick swings at a pitch during game 1 of Kent State’s double header against Cleveland State at the Diamond at Dix on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Kirkpatrick homered to center field, scoring two runs of Kent’s 10-5 game 1 win.

Softball dominates weekday games, pushes win streak to five games

Zac Sommer April 15, 2015

The Kent State softball team (28-9, 7-2 Mid-American Conference) increased its win streak to five after a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland State on Tuesday.Game 1: Kent State 10, Cleveland State 5Sophomore...

 Kent State Freshman infielder Vanessa Scoarste slides into home scoring a run during their 12-2 win over the University of Akron at the Diamond at Dix on Friday, April 10, 2015. The Flashes lost the first game of the double header to Akron, but improved their record to 24-9 overall.

Softball grabs top conference over weekend

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

A pair of wins over Ohio University this weekend moved the Kent State softball team into first place in the Mid-American Conference.Kent State (26-9, 7-2 MAC) totaled eight home runs on the weekend as...

Softball splits rivalry series with Akron

Zac Sommer April 12, 2015

The Kent State softball team (24-9, 5-2 Mid-American Conference) ended a home Friday doubleheader with a split against MAC rival University of Akron (14-18, 2-5 MAC).After dropping the first game 2-1 in...

Softball ends win streak with weekend split

Zac Sommer April 6, 2015

 The Kent State softball team snapped an 11-game win streak following a weekend split with Miami, as the Flashes beat the RedHawks 9-1 on Saturday before losing 4-3 on Sunday. Saturday, April 4: Kent...