Kansas Jayhawks softball
College softball team
1977, 1979
Big 12
The Kansas Jayhawks softball team represents the University of Kansas in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks are currently led by head coach Jennifer McFalls. The team plays its home games at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park located on the university's campus.[2]
History
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Coaching history
Years | Coach | Record | % |
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1969–1970 | Marlene Mawson | ||
1971 | Linda Dollar | ||
1972–1976 | Sharon Drysdale | ||
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 | 15–36 | .294 |
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Championships
Conference Championships
Season | Conference | Record | Head coach |
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1977 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift | |
1979 | Big Eight Conference | Bob Stanclift |
Conference Tournament Championships
Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head coach |
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2006 | Big 12 Conference | Oklahoma City, OK | Tracy Bunge |
Coaching staff
Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Kansas in current position | |
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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 | |
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Notable players
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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
- 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
References
- ^ "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. 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.
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Established: 1865