Jessica O’Donnell Named Kent State Head Coach

Kent State has hired Jessica O’Donnell as head coach.

O’Donnell spent the last five years as head coach at Saint Francis, leading the Red Flash to three Northeast Conference regular-season titles and three conference tournament titles.

“I am thrilled to welcome Coach Jessica O’Donnell and her family to Kent State,” Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond said in a statement. “Coach O’Donnell has a proven track record of continued success at the Division I level on the field, in the classroom and in the community. I am excited for the future of Kent State Softball as we continue to graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.”

While at Saint Francis, O’Donnell became the fastest coach in program history to reach 100 wins and stands as second in program history with 131 total wins during her tenure.

Prior to her tenure at Saint Francis, O’Donnell spent five years on staff at Villanova; her resume also includes stints at Francis Marion and the Community College of Baltimore.

Kent State finished the 2023 season with an 18-31 overall record and a 13-14 showing in MAC play.

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