The Arkansas Razorbacks softball team represents the University of Arkansas in NCAA Division I College softball. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference, and plays its home games at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks are currently led by head coach Courtney Deifel.
| Arkansas Razorbacks Softball | |
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 2026 Arkansas Razorbacks softball team | |
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| Founded | 1997 |
| University | University of Arkansas |
| Athletic director | Hunter Yurachek |
| All-time Record | 929–826–1 (.529) |
| Head coach | Courtney Deifel (11th season) |
| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Home stadium | Bogle Park (capacity: 3,200) |
| Nickname | Razorbacks |
| Colors | Cardinal and white[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 2026 | |
| NCAA super regional appearances | |
| 2018, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | |
| Conference tournament championships | |
| 2022 | |
| Regular-season conference championships | |
| 2021, 2022 | |
Arkansas has won their conference title two times and has been to the NCAA Tournament 15 times.
History
editThe Razorbacks made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2000. They beat Cal-State Northridge at the Norman regional marking their first ever tournament win.
Between 2002 and 2011 they appeared in four NCAA tournaments. In 2012, the Razorbacks upset #1 seed California in the Berkeley regional before being defeated in back-to-back losses against the Golden Bears. They appeared in the tournament once again in 2013 with two wins against Fordham in the Norman regional.
In 2018, the Razorbacks hosted their first regional and won against DePaul and Wichita State. From there, they went to #4 Oklahoma for their first-ever Super Regionals appearance where they lost in two games.
In 2021, the Razorbacks hosted their regional as the No. 6 overall seed and beat Manhattan, South Dakota State, and Stanford. They advanced to host their super regional against Arizona, which they lost in two games. In 2022, the Razorbacks posted a program-best 48 win season, winning both the SEC regular season and conference tournament, earning them the No. 4 overall seed. They hosted their regional and beat Princeton and Oregon. In the Fayetteville super region, the Razorback lost to Texas in three games.
Bogle Park
editThe Arkansas Razorbacks opened Bogle Park in 2008, replacing Lady'Back Field. The stadium's seating capacity is 3,200, though additional seating is available behind the outfield. The stadium is named after Bob and Marilyn Bogle.[2]
Head coaches
edit| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2004 | Carie Dever-Boaz | 244–274–1 | .471 |
| 2005–2009 | Jamie Pinkerton | 130–179 | .421 |
| 2010–2015 | Mike Larabee | 149–181 | .452 |
| 2016–present | Courtney Deifel | 406-192 | .679 |
Championships
editConference championships
edit| Season | Conference | Record | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SEC | 19–5 | Courtney Deifel |
| 2022 | 19-5 |
Conference tournament championships
edit| Season | Conference | Tournament location | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SEC | Gainesville, FL | Courtney Deifel |
Records and results
editYear-by-year results
edit| National Champions | Women's College World Series berth | NCAA Tournament berth | Conference Tournament Champions | Conference Regular Season Champions |
| Season | Head coach | Conference | Season results | Postseason result |
Sources | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Conference | |||||||||||||
| Wins | Losses | Ties | % | Wins | Losses | Ties | % | Finish | Conference | Postseason | ||||
| 1997 | Carrie Dever-Boaz | Southeastern Conference | 16 | 42 | 0 | .276 | 12 | 16 | 0 | .429 | 4th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] |
| 1998 | 21 | 38 | 0 | .356 | 13 | 17 | 0 | .433 | 4th (Western) | T-7th | - | [3][4] | ||
| 1999 | 46 | 29 | 0 | .613 | 17 | 13 | 0 | .567 | 3rd (Western) | 2nd | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2000 | 44 | 31 | 0 | .587 | 19 | 11 | 0 | .633 | 3rd (Western) | 3rd | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2001 | 36 | 30 | 0 | .545 | 14 | 16 | 0 | .467 | 4th (Western) | T-3rd | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2002 | 39 | 28 | 1 | .582 | 14 | 16 | 0 | .467 | 4th (Western) | T-7th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2003 | 24 | 36 | 0 | .400 | 8 | 22 | 0 | .267 | T-5th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2004 | 18 | 40 | 0 | .310 | 6 | 24 | 0 | .200 | 6th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2005 | Jamie Pinkerton | 19 | 43 | 0 | .306 | 4 | 25 | 0 | .138 | 6th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] | |
| 2006 | 26 | 35 | 0 | .426 | 10 | 19 | 0 | .345 | 4th (Western) | T-5th | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2007 | 21 | 43 | 0 | .328 | 6 | 22 | 0 | .214 | 6th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2008 | 37 | 29 | 0 | .561 | 8 | 20 | 0 | .286 | 6th (Western) | - | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2009 | 27 | 29 | 0 | .482 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .385 | 3rd (Western) | T-5th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2010 | Mike Larabee | 28 | 29 | 0 | .491 | 10 | 18 | 0 | .357 | 3rd (Western) | T-5th | - | [3][4] | |
| 2011 | 13 | 39 | 0 | .250 | 3 | 23 | 0 | .115 | T-5th (Western) | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2012 | 29 | 28 | 0 | .509 | 7 | 21 | 0 | .250 | 6th (Western) | - | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2013 | 36 | 20 | 0 | .643 | 12 | 10 | 0 | .545 | 2nd (Western) | T-5th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2014 | 27 | 28 | 0 | .491 | 5 | 19 | 0 | .208 | 11th | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2015 | 16 | 37 | 0 | .302 | 1 | 23 | 0 | .042 | 12th | - | - | [3][4] | ||
| 2016 | Courtney Deifel | 17 | 39 | 0 | .304 | 1 | 23 | 0 | .042 | 12 | - | - | [3][4] | |
| 2017 | 31 | 24 | 0 | .564 | 7 | 17 | 0 | .292 | 11th | T-9th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2018 | 42 | 17 | 0 | .712 | 12 | 12 | 0 | .500 | 6th | T-3rd | Super Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2019 | 38 | 20 | 0 | .655 | 12 | 12 | 0 | .500 | 7th | T-9th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2020 | 19 | 6 | 0 | .760 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United States | [3][4] | ||||||||
| 2021 | 43 | 11 | 0 | .796 | 19 | 5 | 0 | .796 | 1st | T-5th | Super Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2022 | 48 | 11 | 0 | .814 | 19 | 5 | 0 | .792 | 1st | 1st | Super Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2023 | 40 | 19 | 0 | .678 | 14 | 10 | 0 | .583 | 5th | T-5th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2024 | 37 | 18 | 0 | .673 | 14 | 10 | 0 | .583 | 4th | T-5th | Regional | [3][4] | ||
| 2025 | 44 | 14 | 0 | .759 | 14 | 10 | 0 | .583 | 5th | T-3rd | Super Regional | [3][4] | ||
Records by opponent
edit- As of May 23, 2026
- SEC Conference opponents
| Opponent | TM | W–L | Last meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 85 | 17–68 | L 1–7 May 7, 2026 |
| Auburn | 78 | 39–39 | W 4–1 April 6, 2026 |
| Florida | 74 | 21–53 | W 6–4 March 29, 2026 |
| Georgia | 70 | 28–42 | W 6–0 March 8, 2026 |
| Kentucky | 68 | 40–28 | W 2–1 March 30, 2025 |
| LSU | 83 | 19–64 | W 6–0 May 3, 2025 |
| Mississippi State | 80 | 39–41 | W 3–0 May 6, 2026 |
| Missouri | 34 | 15–19 | L 1-3 April 26, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | 34 | 3–31 | L 1–11 (5)
April 19, 2026 |
| Ole Miss | 81 | 44–37 | L 4–7 May 25, 2025 |
| South Carolina | 71 | 32–39 | W 5–4 April 13, 2025 |
| Tennessee | 67 | 24–43 | W 6–1 May 8, 2025 |
| Texas | 12 | 3–9 | L 1-4
May 2, 2026 |
| Texas A&M | 30 | 7–23 | L 0–2
April 27, 2025 |
- Notable Non-Conference opponents
| Opponent | TM | W–L | Last meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas | 11 | 9–2 | W 11–2 (6) March 24, 2026 |
| Missouri State | 45 | 26–19 | W 12–0 (5)
March 9, 2026 |
Coaching Staff
edit| Name | Position | Seasons at Arkansas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Deifel | Head coach | 11th | |
| Matt Meuchel | Associate head coach and Pitching Coach | 10th | |
| DJ Gasso | Associate head coach and Hitting Coach | 3rd | |
| Parker Staggs | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Dan Bartosik | Director of Operations | 4th | |
| Reference:[5] | |||
Individual honors and awards
editThis is a list of individual honors at the national and conference levels, including All-Americans.[6]
National awards
editConference awards
edit- KB Sides (2022)
- Bri Ellis (2025)
- Mary Haff (co-) (2021)
- Chenise Delce (2022)
- Devon Wallace (2012)
- Carie Dever-Boaz (1999)
- Courtney Deifel (2021, 2022)
NFCA All-American
edit| Season | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Miranda Dixon |
| 2019 | Autumn Storms |
| 2021 | Braxton Burnside, Mary Haff, Danielle Gibson |
| 2022 | Hannah Gammill, Danielle Gibson, Linnie Malkin, KB Sides, Chenise Delce |
| 2023 | Rylin Hedgecock, Chenise Delce |
| 2024 | Bri Ellis, Morgan Lenistock |
| 2025 | Bri Ellis, Ella McDowell |
| 2026 | Ella McDowell, Robyn Herron |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Color Palette & Fonts". Arkansas Razorbacks Brand Style Guide (PDF). June 16, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ "New Softball Stadium Named Bogle Park". University of Arkansas News. November 6, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 "Arkansas Softball 2026 Record Book" (PDF). Razorback Communications. February 25, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 "2026 SEC Softball Record Book". Southeastern Conference Office. February 25, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Arkansas Softball Coaches". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. University of Arkansas Athletics. Retrieved 16 Oct 2023.
- ↑ "Arkansas Softball Records" (PDF). ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Arkansas Razorback Athletics. pp. 17–18. Retrieved 16 Oct 2023.
