TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kent State Softball (8-6) returns to action this Friday for the 2026 Crimson Classic hosted by the University of Alabama. The Golden Flashes are scheduled to play five games between Feb. 27 and March 1 including two vs. the University of South Florida, two against the University of St. Thomas (Minn.), and one against the hosting No. 7 Crimson Tide. Kent State's game against No. 7 Alabama will be live streamed on ESPN+. Live stats for each game will be available and linked on Kent State Softball's schedule page.