Utah Utes softball
College softball team
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The Utah Utes softball is the team that represents the University of Utah in NCAA Division I college softball. The team currently participates in the Big 12 Conference. The Utes are currently led by their head coach Amy Hogue. The team plays its home games at Dumke Family Softball Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]
Founded1976 (49 years ago)
UniversityUniversity of Utah
Head coachAmy Hogue (19th season)
ConferenceBig 12
| Utah Utes softball | |
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 2026 Utah Utes Softball Season | |
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| Founded | 1976 (49 years ago) |
| University | University of Utah |
| Head coach | Amy Hogue (19th season) |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Home stadium | Dumke Family Softball Stadium (capacity: 1,410) |
| Nickname | Utes |
| Colors | Red and white[1] |
| NCAA WCWS appearances | |
| 1985, 1991, 1994, 2023 | |
| AIAW WCWS appearances | |
| 1976, 1982 | |
| NCAA super regional appearances | |
| 2016, 2017, 2023 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024 | |
| Conference tournament championships | |
| HCAC 1984, 1985, 1987 WAC Mountain West Pac-12 2023 | |
| Regular-season conference championships | |
| HCAC 1985, 1987, 1988 WAC Mountain West 2000 | |
History
Championships
Conference Championships
| Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | High Country Athletic Conference | 9–1 | Norma Carr |
| 1987 | High Country Athletic Conference | 7–3 | Norma Carr |
| 1988 | High Country Athletic Conference | 6–4 | Norma Carr |
| 1991 | Western Athletic Conference | 8–2 | Jo Evans |
| 1992 | Western Athletic Conference | 9–1 | Jo Evans |
| 2000 | Mountain West Conference | 15–5 | Mona Stevens |
Conference Tournament Championships
| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | High Country Athletic Conference | Norma Carr | |
| 1985 | High Country Athletic Conference | Norma Carr | |
| 1987 | High Country Athletic Conference | Norma Carr | |
| 1991 | Western Athletic Conference | Omaha, NE | Jo Evans |
| 1992 | Western Athletic Conference | Salt Lake City, UT | Jo Evans |
| 2000 | Mountain West Conference | Salt Lake City, UT | Mona Stevens |
| 2002 | Mountain West Conference | Provo, UT | Mona Stevens |
| 2004 | Mountain West Conference | Fort Collins, CO | Mona Stevens |
| 2006 | Mountain West Conference | Las Vegas, NV | Mona Stevens |
| 2023 | Pac-12 Conference | Tucson, AZ | Amy Hogue |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Utah in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Hogue | Head coach | 15th | |
| Courtney Martinez | Associate Head Coach | 2nd | |
| Kaija Gibson | Assistant Coach | 2nd | |
| Karl Gollan | Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Katelyn Howard | Director of Operations | 2nd | |
| Reference:[4] | |||
Awards and honors
National awards
Sources:[5]
- All-Americans
- 1981: Melonie Kent, (1st team)
- 1982: Cindy Lyon, (1st team)
- 1985: Annette Ausseresses, (1st team)
- 1985: Michele Townsend, (2nd team)
- 1987: Pipi Hollingworth, (2nd team)
- 1990: Charmelle Green,
- 1991: Charmelle Green,
- 1994: Amy (Timmel) Hogue, (2nd team)
- 1994: Ali (Andrus) Sagas, (2nd team)
- 1997: Sandy Rhea, (1st team)
- 1998: Sandy Rhea, (2nd team)
- 2000: Sunny Smith, (2nd team)
- 2006: Jackie Wong, (2nd team)
- 2014: Hannah Flippen, 2nd base (2nd team)
- 2016: Hannah Flippen, 2nd base (3rd team)
- 2017: Hannah Flippen, 2nd base (1st team)
Conference awards
Sources:[6]
- WAC Player of the Year
- Charmelle Green, 1991
- Amy Hogue, 1994
- WAC Freshman of the Year
- Deb DiMeglio, 1991
- Ali (Andrus) Saugus, 1994
- MWC Player of the Year
- Kristin Arbogast, 2000
- Lyndsey Trevis, 2001
- MWC Freshman of the Year
- Niki Hayhurst, 2000
- Hannah Flippen, 2016, 2017
- Hannah Flippen, 2017
- Amy Hogue (2015)