Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball
The Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball team represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big 12 Conference. The Cowgirls are currently led by head coach Kenny Gajewski. The team plays its home games at Cowgirl Stadium located on the university's campus.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball | |
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Founded | 1975 |
University | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater |
Head coach | Kenny Gajewski (4th season) |
Conference | Big 12 |
Location | Stillwater, OK |
Home stadium | Cowgirl Stadium (Capacity: 750) |
Nickname | Cowgirls |
Colors | Orange and Black[1] |
NCAA WCWS appearances | |
1982, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2011, 2019 | |
AIAW WCWS appearances | |
1977, 1980, 1981, 1982 | |
NCAA Super Regional appearances | |
2011, 2019 | |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
1982, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | |
Conference championships | |
Big Eight 1980, 1981, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
History
Coaching history
Years | Coach | Record | % |
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1975–1976 | Pauline Winter | ||
1977 | Brenda Johnson | 25–13 | .658 |
1978 | Paula Jantz | 24–16 | .600 |
1979–2001 | Sandy Fischer | ||
2002–2006 | Margaret Rebenar | ||
2007–2015 | Rich Wieligman | ||
2016–present | Kenny Gajewski | 154–90 | .631 |
Championships
Conference Championships
Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
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1980 | Big Eight Conference | Sandy Fischer | |
1981 | Big Eight Conference | Sandy Fischer | |
1989 | Big Eight Conference | 10–2 | Sandy Fischer |
1990 | Big Eight Conference | 5–4 | Sandy Fischer |
1991 | Big Eight Conference | 6–2 | Sandy Fischer |
1992 | Big Eight Conference | 6–2 | Sandy Fischer |
1993 | Big Eight Conference | 16–2 | Sandy Fischer |
1994 | Big Eight Conference | 15–3 | Sandy Fischer |
1995 | Big Eight Conference | 13–3 | Sandy Fischer |
Coaching staff
Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Oklahoma State in current position | |
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Kenny Gajewski | Head coach | 4th | |
Stacie Pestrak | Assistant Coach | 4th | |
Jeff Cottrill | Assistant Coach | 4th | |
(open) | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 1st | |
Claire Williams | Athletic Trainer | 5th | |
Wes Ulm | Strength & Conditioning Coach / Operations Point of Contact | 2nd | |
Jesse Martin | Senior Associate AD / Sport Administrator | 14th | |
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Notable players
Sources:[4]
Big 12 Player of the Year
- Lauren Bay, 2003
- Vanessa Shippy, 2016, 2018
Big 12 Freshman of the Year
- Jaime Foutch, 1996
Big Newcomer of the Year
- Leanne Tyler, 1996
- Shelly Graham, 1999
Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- Vanessa Shippy, 2017, 2018
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References
- Oklahoma State University Athletics Official Athletics Branding Manual (PDF). November 20, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- "Oklahoma State Softball Media Guide" (PDF). OKState.com. Oklahoma State Athletics. p. 92. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Oklahoma State Softball Coaches". OKState.com. Oklahoma State Athletics. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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