2024 Softball Roster - Kent State Golden Flashes

Julia Mazanec

INF Gr. 5' 2'' R/R

Aurora, Ohio Aurora

Carley Penner

OF So. 5' 5'' L/L

Wintersville, Ohio Indian Creek

Brynn Libler

UTL So. 5' 4'' R/R

Pendleton, Ind. Pendleton Heights

Ellie Facher

OF Fr. 5' 8'' R/R

Pittsburgh, Pa. Shaler Area

Kenzie Bromley

INF Fr. 5' 8'' R/R

Petoskey, Mich. Petoskey

Alexandria Whitmore

INF Gr. 5' 4'' L/R

Mogadore, Ohio Archbishop Hoban

Savannah Wing

UTL Jr. 5' 8'' L/L

Ypsilanti, Mich. Father Gabriel Richard

Megan Brattley

UTL R-Fr. 5' 10'' R/R

Fleetwood, Pa. Fleetwood Area

Macy Irelan

P So. 5' 10'' R/R

Owosso, Mich. Owosso

Jalynn Young

C Jr. 5' 6'' R/R

Marysville, Ohio Marysville

Delaney Robeson

UTL Jr. 5' 4'' R/R

Hartland, Mich. Hartland

Ella Esterby

P Fr. 5' 8'' R/R

Gahanna, Ohio Gahanna Lincoln

Megan Nuechterlein

P Fr. 5' 8'' R/R

Macomb, Mich. Macomb Dakota

Emily Lippe

1B/C Sr. 5' 11'' R/R

Hartville, Ohio Lake

Sydney Shammo

OF So. 5' 5'' L/R

Temperance, Mich. Bedford

Reagan Schultz

INF So. 5' 6'' R/R

Oak Harbor, Ohio Oak Harbor

Megan Claerhout

INF Fr. 5' 8'' R/R

Canton, Mich. Salem

Leilani Johnson

C Fr. 5' 4'' R/R

Dacula, Ga. Dacula

Bri Despines

C So. 5' 8'' L/R

Creve Coeur, Ill. East Peoria

Coaching Staff

Jessica O’Donnell

Head Coach

jodonn16@kent.edu

Elysse Petrie

Assistant Coach

epetrie@kent.edu

Jeff Shaffer

Assistant Coach

Golden Flashes Place Four on 2026 CSC Academic All-District® Softball Team

Tuesday, May 26

Kent State softball player Aaralyn Nogay smiles and high-fives assistant coach Alexandria Whitmore during the Golden Flashes' game against Alabama on February 28, 2026. Nogay is dressed in Kent State's blue and gold uniform with a MAC conference patch, batting helmet, and batting gloves, while Whitmore wears a white long-sleeve shirt and cap. Alabama players are visible in the blurred background.

Aaralyn Nogay Named to 2026 All-MAC Second Team

Wednesday, May 06

Five Kent State softball players celebrate together on the infield dirt, exchanging high-fives after a play. The players are wearing gold Kent State jerseys with white pinstripe pants and navy socks. Visible jersey numbers include 24 and 6. A fielding glove is visible on one player's hand. A sunny, tree-lined outfield fence is visible in the background with an opposing player in light blue visible in the distance. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes Walk-Off Western Michigan in Nine-Inning Thriller to Close 2026 Season

Sunday, May 03

Kent State softball Senior Day celebration on the field at Devine Diamond. Three seniors are honored alongside their families. From left, the family of the late Cara Neumann holds a framed light blue number 17 jersey and bouquet of flowers in her memory. In the center, senior Kasey Markusic stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 26 jersey and bouquet of flowers. On the right, senior Brynn Libler stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 3 jersey and bouquet of flowers. A fluffy gray and white dog stands in the center of the group. The dugout and stadium seating with fans are visible in the background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

Kent State Drops a Pair in Senior Weekend Series Opener

Saturday, May 02

Kent State of Mind - Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

Kent State of Mind: Brynn Libler

Wednesday, April 29

SB 50th Anniversary

Monday, July 21

25 SB HYPE

Friday, July 18