Carley Penner - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Carley Penner

Class:
Junior
Position:
OF
Hometown:
Wintersville, Ohio
Prev School:
Indian Creek
High School:
Indian Creek

2025 SEASON

Started all 51 games for the Golden Flashes
Racked up 16 RBIs
Tallied 34 hits including seven doubles, one triple, and four home runs
Scored 25 runs and seven stolen bases

2024 SEASON

Started all 49 games
Hit .288 with 10 RBIs
Totaled 45 hits, including one double, and scored 25 runs
Second on the team with 10 stolen bases

2023 SEASON

Appeared in 23 games and made four starts
Batted .400 with four hits in 10 at-bats and scored three runs
Went 3-for-3 with a double in season finale vs. Miami (May 6)
Scored three runs
In the pitching circle, totaled 5.2 innings over six appearances
Posted a 0-1 record with two strikeouts
Made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Villanova (Feb. 10)

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Four-year academic letter
Two-year National Honors Society Vice President
First Team All-State and OVAC Player of the Year in 2022
2022: .663 batting average with 48 stolen bases (single-season record)
Played volleyball in high school as well

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

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