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Katie Smith to ring Victory Bell at Ohio State vs. Kent State game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:08 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Katie Smith to ring Victory Bell at Ohio State vs. Kent State game
Summary

Katie Smith, a former Ohio State basketball star and current assistant coach, will ring the Victory Bell prior to the Buckeyes' football game against Kent State on September 19. A Hall of Fame player, Smith led Ohio State to the NCAA Tournament championship game in 1993 and had a successful WNBA career with the Minnesota Lynx and Detroit Shock. This marks her as the second Victory Bell ringer of the 2026 season, following Maurice Clarett’s appearance at the season opener.

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  • •Katie Smith is a former Ohio State basketball player and current assistant coach.
  • •She will ring the Victory Bell on September 19 before the Kent State game.
  • •Smith led Ohio State to the NCAA Tournament championship in 1993.
  • •She is a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
  • •Maurice Clarett was the first ringer in the 2026 season.
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  • 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State hoops legend Katie Smith to ring Victory Bell at Kent State game
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Ohio State basketball legend and current assistant coach Katie Smith will ring the Victory Bell before the Buckeyes face Kent State on Sept 19.

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