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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Flashes split weekend series at Duke Invitational

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 7, 2020

Last weekend, Kent State softball struggled to drive in runs when players were on base. Friday and Saturday, at the Duke Invitational, the Flashes didn’t hesitate to score, outscoring their opponents...

Lack of offense leads to six game skid for Kent State softball

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 1, 2020

Kent State softball’s offense struggled against three top 25-ranked universities at the Wooo Pig Classic this weekend. The Flashes were outscored 42-9 against Florida State, University of Arkansas, Baylor...

Kobe Memorial: Ticket & Pin

Remembering Kobe Bryant: Michael Jordan and Beyonce share tributes to Lakers legend

Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN February 24, 2020

(CNN) -- Many people have a little brother or sister who messes with their stuff, asks too many questions and makes a nuisance of themselves. For many years, Kobe Bryant was Michael Jordan's, the Chicago...

Huck, Scali shut down offense at Maverick Classic

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 16, 2020

Kent State softball’s ability to capitalize on errors and elite pitching performances helped secure a 4-1 performance at the Maverick Classic in Arlington, TX this weekend. The Flashes’ strong pitching...

Brownfield’s dominant performance helps Flashes go 3-1 in the Red and Black Showcase

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 9, 2020

Kent State softball kicked off its 2020 season, going 3-1 in the Red and Black Showcase against the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Howard and no. 16 University of Georgia. Kent State 5 vs. UNCW...

Kent State softball ranked No.2 in the MAC, starts season in Georgia

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 6, 2020

Kent State softball’s 2019 season ended in a 4-2 loss to Marshall University in the National Invitational Softball Championship. Despite a 28-26 finish to the season, the Flashes were picked No. 2 in...

Amanda Levine

OPINION: Girls and Women in Sports Day

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 4, 2020

When I was growing up, I watched the Mets play religiously. David Wright and Carlos Delgado were my favorite players. Each night during the spring and summer, I watched Wright, Delgado and the Mets compete....

How the media covers male athletes vs. female athletes

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 10, 2020

Samantha Show turned on a high and inside pitch to break a 1-1 tie against the University of Florida with a solo shot to left field. The senior pitcher looked at the ball fly, then slammed her bat down...

Andrea Scali winds up for a pitch during a Kent State softball game. 

Freshman Scali leads softball into MAC Tournament

Gina Butkovich April 28, 2019

If you look at the statistics leaders for the Mid-American Conference, you’ll see the same person leading in strikeouts, wins and shutouts.Andrea Scali. Scali has been awarded the National Pitcher of...

Softball

Flashes split a doubleheader against St. Francis

Gina Butkovich April 25, 2019

For one inning in each of game of its double-header on Wednesday, the Kent State softball team looks like the best hitting team in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes split a doubleheader against Saint...

Senior Bailey Brownfield runs the bases in a game against the Akron Zips on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Softball sweeps Akron behind stellar pitching

Gina Butkovich April 21, 2019

With three shutouts this week alone and opponents hitting .196 off of her in the Mid-American Conference, freshman pitcher Andrea Scali is a force to be reckoned with.Scali pitched 10 and a half innings...

Kent State senior shortstop Holly Speers smiles as she rounds the bases on her eighth home run of the season during Kent States 8-7 win over Western Michigan on March 24, 2018. Speers went 1-for-2 with nine walks on the weekend. 

Scali’s no-hitter leads Flashes to double-header win over RMU

Gina Butkovich April 18, 2019

On Saturday, the Kent State softball got on base 18 times over two games and only scored seven times. On Wednesday, the Flashes got on base 26 times and scored 18 runs over the span of two games against...

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