The Kansas Jayhawks softball is the team that represents the University of Kansas in NCAA Division I college softball. The team currently participates in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks are currently led by their head coach Jennifer McFalls. The team plays its home games at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park located on the university's campus.[2]
| Kansas Jayhawks softball | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1969 (57 years ago) |
| University | University of Kansas |
| All-time Record | 1,644-1,070-4 (.606) (Varsity-only record, 1973-present) |
| Head coach | Jennifer McFalls (8th season) |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas, US |
| Home stadium | Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park (capacity: 1100) |
| Nickname | Jayhawks |
| Colors | Crimson and blue[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 1992 | |
| AIAW WCWS appearances | |
| 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1983, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2026 | |
| Conference tournament championships | |
| 2006 | |
| Regular-season conference championships | |
| Big Eight 1977, 1979 Big 12 | |
History
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Coaching history
edit| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–1970 | Marlene Mawson | Statistics not recorded | |
| 1971 | Linda Dollar | Statistics not recorded | |
| 1972 | Sharon Drysdale | Statistics not recorded | |
| 1973–1976 | Sharon Drysdale | 45-17 | .722 |
| 1977–1987 | Bob Stanclift | 348–160 | .685 |
| 1988–1995 | Kalum Haack | 283–158–2 | .639 |
| 1996 | Gayle Luedke | 31–26 | .544 |
| 1997–2009 | Tracy Bunge | 372–336–2 | .525 |
| 2010–2018 | Megan Smith | 393–265 | .597 |
| 2019–present | Jennifer McFalls | 133–170-1 | .439 |
Championships
editConference Championships
edit| Season | Conference | Record | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift | |
| 1979 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift |
Conference Tournament Championships
edit| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Big 12 Conference | Oklahoma City, OK | Tracy Bunge |
Coaching staff
edit| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Kansas in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer McFalls | Head coach | 5th | |
| Rich Wieligman | Associate head coach | 2nd | |
| Jeremy Manley | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Gina Fogue | Volunteer assistant coach | 1st | |
| Cacy Williams | Director of operations | 1st | |
| Reference:[4] | |||
Notable players
editSources:[5]
All-Americans
edit- Shelby Gayre - 2020
- Maggie Hull - 2013
- Serena Settlemier - 2006
- Christi Musser - 2002
- Stephani Williams - 1994
- Christi Arterburn - 1992
- Camille Spitaleri - 1992
- Sheila Connolly - 1986
- Kelly Downs - 1986
- Tracy Bunge - 1986
- Becky Ascenio - 1983
- Becky Craft - 1982
- Jill Larson - 1981
Conference awards
edit- Serena Settlemier, 2006
- Kassie Humphries, 2003-2007
- Kara Pierce, 2001
- Daniella Chavez, 2015
- Ella Boyer, 2026
- Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Maggie Hull, 2013
- Alex Jones, 2014
- Maddie Stein, 2015
- Shelby Gayre, 2020
Retired Jerseys
edit- No. 11 Sheila Connolly
- No. 10 Camille Spitaleri
- No. 24 Tracy Bunge
References
edit- ↑ "Color | Brand Center". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ↑ "Facilities – Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ↑ "Kansas Softball Fact Book 2012" (PDF). CSTV.com. CSTV. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ↑ "Kansas Softball Roster Coaches". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics, Inc. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ↑ "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.