Aaralyn Nogay - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

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.

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Aaralyn Nogay triple vs. Bowling Green 2026

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Aaralyn Nogay in outfield vs . UMass 2026

Aaralyn Nogay home run versus UMass 2026

Aaralyn Nogay and Megan Claerhout at Crimson Classic 2026

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Outfielders at UNCG

Aaralyn Nogay in 2025

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Aaralyn Nogay at Wofford 2026

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Aaralyn Nogay

Class:
Junior
Position:
OF
Hometown:
New Castle, Pa.
Prev School:
Bowling Green
High School:
Neshannock

2026 SEASON

Was named to the 2026 All-MAC Second Team
Was named MAC Player of the Week on March 17
Broke the program’s single season stolen base record setting the new amount at 30 on 36 attempts
Played and started in 47 games for the Golden Flashes
Averaged .342 offensively while recording 51 hits, 18 RBIs, 44 runs, four doubles, nine triples, two home runs, 20 walks, four sacrifices, and 73 total bases
Tallied 76 put outs and a pair of assists
Posted a season high three stolen bases in back-to-back games on Feb. 20 vs. Bucknell and Canisius going 6-6 on the day

2025 SEASON

Started in all 51 games for the Golden Flashes
Hit .290 with 22 RBIs
Totaled 45 hits including six doubles, four triples. And one home run
Scored 35 runs and led the roster with 13 stolen bases

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Played at Bowling Green
Named to MAC's All-Freshman Team
Named to All-Mac Second Team
All-State First Team at Shortstop in High School

PERSONAL

Daughter of Donald and Johanna Nogay
Sibling of Neleh and Jaidon
Neleh currently plays softball at Fordham University
Majoring in Neuroscience/Pre-Med track with a minor in Psychology

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Monday, July 21

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Friday, July 18

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 softball players huddle together during a game against Akron. Several players in gold Kent State jerseys, including number 8, gather closely around teammate Kasey Markusic, who is centered in the frame with a focused expression. A player to the right wears a navy Kent State headband. The dugout is visible in the blurred background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes to Host Senior Weekend Series Against Western Michigan

Thursday, April 30