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

2026 SEASON

Played and started in 49 games
Led the Golden Flashes in batting average (.373) and hits (56)
Racked up 25 RBIs, 29 runs, seven doubles, a home run, eight walks, three stolen bases, and 66 total bases
Tallied 65 put outs and four assists
Recorded a season high four RBIs on four hits on April 21 against Youngstown State

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

Wednesday, April 29

Wednesday, April 29

Monday, July 21

Friday, July 18

Six Kent State Softball Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-MAC Recognition

Tuesday, June 09

Kent State University softball players and coaching staff gather in a tight huddle on the grass field, viewed from behind. Players are wearing navy blue Kent State MAC conference jerseys and white pants with gold accents, while coaches wear gray Under Armour sweatshirts. Player #2 is visible in the center of the huddle. A Kent State branded banner is visible along the outfield wall in the background. The Ohio outline, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Coach O’Donnell Steps Down as Head Softball Coach, Transitions to Administrative Role

Friday, June 05

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