Kansas Jayhawks softball
College softball team
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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]
Founded1969 (57 years ago)
UniversityUniversity of Kansas
All-time Record1,644-1,070-4 (.606)
(Varsity-only record, 1973-present)
(Varsity-only record, 1973-present)
Head coachJennifer McFalls (8th season)
| 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
| 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
Conference Championships
| Season | Conference | Record | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift | |
| 1979 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift |
Conference Tournament Championships
| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Big 12 Conference | Oklahoma City, OK | Tracy Bunge |
Coaching staff
| 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
Sources:[5]
All-Americans
- 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
- 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
- No. 11 Sheila Connolly
- No. 10 Camille Spitaleri
- No. 24 Tracy Bunge