Kansas Jayhawks softball

Kansas Jayhawks softball
Founded1969 (57 years ago)
UniversityUniversity of Kansas
All-time Record1,644-1,070-4 (.606)
(Varsity-only record, 1973-present)
Head coachJennifer McFalls (8th season)
ConferenceBig 12
LocationLawrence, Kansas, US
Home stadiumArrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park (capacity: 1100)
NicknameJayhawks
ColorsCrimson and blue
   
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

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.

History

Kansas in action at UT Arlington in 2020

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
1969–1970Marlene MawsonStatistics not recorded
1971Linda DollarStatistics not recorded
1972Sharon DrysdaleStatistics not recorded
1973–1976Sharon Drysdale45-17.722
1977–1987Bob Stanclift348–160.685
1988–1995Kalum Haack283–158–2.639
1996Gayle Luedke31–26.544
1997–2009Tracy Bunge372–336–2.525
2010–2018Megan Smith393–265.597
2019–presentJennifer McFalls133–170-1.439

Championships

Conference Championships

Season Conference Record Head coach
1977Big Eight ConferenceBob Stanclift
1979Big Eight ConferenceBob Stanclift

Conference Tournament Championships

Year Conference Tournament Location Head coach
2006Big 12 ConferenceOklahoma City, OKTracy Bunge

Coaching staff

Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Kansas in current position
Jennifer McFallsHead coach5th
Laura HeberlingAssociate head coach2nd
Kaitlyn ChilesAssistant coach1st
Gina FogueVolunteer assistant coach1st
Cacy WilliamsDirector of operations1st
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Notable players

Sources:

All-Americans

Conference awards

Big 12 Player of the Year
Big 12 Freshman of the Year
Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Retired Jerseys

References

  1. ↑ "Color | Brand Center". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Facilities – Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "Kansas Softball Fact Book 2012" (PDF). CSTV.com. CSTV. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Softball Roster Coaches". KUAthletics.com. Kansas Athletics, Inc. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  5. ↑ "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.