Ashlyn Porter - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

Kent State softball player Ashlyn Porter, wearing jersey number 12, stands in the batter's box in a full swing stance during a game. She is dressed in a navy Kent State uniform with a blue batting helmet and face guard, and white batting gloves. The opposing team's catcher in a white and green pinstripe uniform crouches to her right, with the home plate umpire positioned behind. In the background, an opposing baserunner can be seen rounding a base on the left side of the field. The Kent State Golden Flashes and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Photo by: Milan McMichael

"Kent State University softball player Ashlyn Porter (#12) stands in a left-handed batting stance at home plate, holding a blue bat. She is dressed in the team's gold and white Under Armour uniform with a blue helmet and leg guard. In the background, players and staff from the opposing team — dressed in green — watch from the dugout. The Kent State and Under Armour logos are visible in the lower right corner."

Photo by: Elliot Wall

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Ashlyn Porter

Class:
Junior
Position:
OF
Hometown:
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Prev School:
Campbell
High School:
Heritage HS

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Spent 2024 and 2025 seasons at Campbell University
Most Valuable Monday – April 2024 (.800 AVG vs. UNCW, 4 hits, 2-for-2 stolen bases)
Preseason Honorable Mention – CAA 2025
Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete (2023–2024, 2024-2025)
CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
Overall stat line of 286 BA, .375 OB%, 2/2 Stolen Bases, 1.000 FLD % Hit .455 as freshman with a .545 OBP

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Wednesday, April 29

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Wednesday, April 29

SB 50th Anniversary

Monday, July 21

25 SB HYPE

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