Akron takes on Kent State and Ashland in doubleheader on Friday at the historic Firestone Stadium to kick off their fall season.
The University of Akron Softball team will take on rival Kent State and Ashland University in a doubleheader Friday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m at Firestone Stadium. The Zips start their evening against the Ashland Eagles at 4:30, then will follow up with a game against the Golden Flashes. The second game will start 30 minutes after the first game at approximately 6:30 p.m.
As the primary NCAA softball season does not begin until February 23 for Akron (home season beginning March 23), the softball program will utilize September and early October to take to the diamond, playing exhibition games against nearby schools before the winter.