Golden Flashes Drop Crimson Classic Finale to USF

Sunday, March 1

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

10:00 AM

Kent State University

8-11

USF

17-8

USF

Kent State

Softball team huddle at 2026 Crimson Classic

Photo by: Ashley Bryant

Golden Flashes Drop Crimson Classic Finale to USF

3/1/2026 12:43:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kent State Softball fell in their final game of the 2026 Crimson Classic on Sunday morning to the University of South Florida by a final score of 9-0.

The Bulls took control early, scoring two runs in the second inning to grab a 2-0 lead. South Florida extended the advantage to 4-0 in the third inning before adding two more runs in the fifth to build a 6-0 lead.

Kent State's best scoring opportunity came in the fourth inning when Megan Claerhout reached on a throwing error by the second baseman and Alex Trevena followed with a single up the middle. Brooke Aberle added another single up the middle to load the bases with one out, but the Golden Flashes were unable to capitalize.

The Bulls added three runs in the seventh inning to complete the 9-0 victory.

At the plate, Aaralyn Nogay led Kent State going 1-for-4. Trevena finished 1-for-3 with a stolen base, Aberle went 1-for-3, and Miley Anderson added a 1-for-3 effort. Leilani Johnson and Caleigh Shaulis each drew a pair of walks.

On Deck for the Flashes

Kent State will be back in action on Friday, March 13 at Devine Diamond for their home opener vs. UMass. The Golden Flashes will have a doubleheader against the Minutewomen scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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