A walk-off home run by Bri Despines and Savannah Wing led Kent State's softball team to a 9-8 victory over rival Akron, setting up a rubber match on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Kent State had a total of 20 hits, including six for extra bases.
  • The Golden Flashes finished with seven players having multi-hit games.
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State of Play
  • Kent State (26-23, 11-15 MAC) secured a walk-off win after a back-and-forth game against Akron.
  • The series will conclude with a rubber match on Sunday at Devine Diamond.
What's Next

The upcoming match on Sunday will determine the winner in the rivalry between Kent State and Akron, with high stakes for both teams.

Bottom Line

Kent State's dramatic walk-off win over Akron sets the stage for an intense rivalry showdown on Sunday, with both teams eager to claim victory in the rubber match.