List of NCAA Division I softball programs
The following is a list of schools that participate in NCAA Division I softball, according to NCAA.com.[1] These teams compete to go to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and ASA Hall of Fame Stadium for the Women's College World Series. (For schools whose athletic branding does not directly correspond with the school name, the athletic branding is in parentheses.)
Conference affiliations reflect those in the upcoming 2021 season.
School | Nickname | State | Home field | Head coach | Conference | Women's College World Series appearances[lower-alpha 1][2] | National titles[lower-alpha 2][2] |
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University at Albany, The State University of New York (Albany) |
Great Danes | New York | Albany Field | Chris Cannata | America East | None | None |
State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton) |
Bearcats | New York | Varsity Field | Michelle Burrell | America East | None | None |
University of Hartford | Hawks | Connecticut | Hartford Softball Field | Angie Churchill | America East | None | None |
University of Maine | Black Bears | Maine | Mike Kessock Field | Mike Coutts | America East | None | None |
University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) |
River Hawks | Massachusetts | River View Field | Danielle Henderson | America East | None | None |
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) |
Retrievers | Maryland | UMBC Softball Stadium | Chris Kuhlmeyer | America East | None | None |
Stony Brook University |
Seawolves | New York | University Field | Megan Bryant | America East | None | None |
East Carolina University | Pirates | North Carolina | ECU Softball Stadium | Courtney Oliver | The American | None | None |
University of Houston | Cougars | Texas | Cougar Softball Stadium | Kristin Vesely | The American | None | None |
University of Memphis | Tigers | Tennessee | Tiger Softball Complex | Natalie Poole | The American | None | None |
University of South Florida | Bulls | Florida | USF Softball Stadium | Ken Eriksen | The American | 2012 | None |
University of Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Oklahoma | Collins Family Softball Complex | Crissy Strimple | The American | None | None |
University of Central Florida (UCF) |
Knights | Florida | UCF Softball Complex | Cindy Ball-Malone | The American | None | None |
Wichita State University | Shockers | Kansas | Wilkins Stadium | Kristi Bredbenner | The American | None | None |
Boston College (BC) |
Eagles | Massachusetts | Brighton Field | Amy Kvilhaug | ACC | None | None |
Clemson University | Tigers | South Carolina | Clemson Softball Stadium | John Rittman | ACC | None | None |
Duke University | Blue Devils | North Carolina | Duke Softball Stadium | Marissa Young | ACC | None | None |
Florida State University | Seminoles | Florida | JoAnne Graf Field at the Seminole Softball Complex | Lonni Alameda | ACC | 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018 | 2018 |
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) |
Yellow Jackets | Georgia | Shirley Clements Mewborn Field | Aileen Morales | ACC | None | None |
University of Louisville | Cardinals | Kentucky | Ulmer Stadium | Holly Aprile | ACC | None | None |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (North Carolina) |
Tar Heels | North Carolina | Anderson Stadium | Donna Papa | ACC | None | None |
North Carolina State University (NC State) |
Wolfpack | North Carolina | Dail Softball Stadium | Jennifer Patrick-Swift | ACC | None | None |
University of Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | Indiana | Melissa Cook Stadium | Deanna Gumpf | ACC | None | None |
University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) |
Panthers | Pennsylvania | Vartabedian Field | Jodi Hermanek Horton | ACC | None | None |
Syracuse University | Orange | New York | Skytop Softball Stadium | Shannon Doepking | ACC | None | None |
University of Virginia | Cavaliers | Virginia | Palmer Park | Joanna Hardin | ACC | None | None |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) |
Hokies | Virginia | Tech Softball Park | Pete D'Amour | ACC | 2008 | None |
Bellarmine University | Knights | Kentucky | Knights Softball Field | Renee Hicks | ASUN | None | None |
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) |
Eagles | Florida | FGCU Softball Complex | David Deiros | ASUN | None | None |
Jacksonville University | Dolphins | Florida | JU Softball Complex | Erica Ayers | ASUN | None | None |
Kennesaw State University | Owls | Georgia | Bailey Park | Tripp MacKay | ASUN | None | None |
Liberty University | Lady Flames | Virginia | Liberty Softball Field | Dot Richardson | ASUN | None | None |
Lipscomb University | Lady Bisons | Tennessee | Draper Diamond | Kristin Ryman | ASUN | None | None |
University of North Alabama | Lions | Alabama | UNA Softball Complex | Ashley Cozart | ASUN | None | None |
University of North Florida | Ospreys | Florida | UNF Softball Complex | Marcie Hickey | ASUN | None | None |
Stetson University | Hatters | Florida | Patricia Wilson Field | Frank Griffin | ASUN | None | None |
University of Dayton | Flyers | Ohio | UD Softball Stadium | Cara LaPlaca | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
Fordham University | Rams | New York | Bahoshy Softball Complex/Murphy Field | Melissa Inouye | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
George Mason University | Patriots | Virginia | George Mason Softball Complex | Justin Walker (interim) | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
George Washington University | Colonials | Washington, D.C. | Mount Vernon Athletic Complex | Shane Winkler | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
La Salle University | Explorers | Pennsylvania | West Campus Softball Field | Brooke Darreff | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) |
Minutewomen | Massachusetts | UMass Softball Complex | Kristi Stefanoni | Atlantic 10 | 1974, 1978, 1980,[2] 1992, 1997, 1998 | None |
University of Rhode Island | Rams | Rhode Island | URI Softball Complex | Bridget Hurlman | Atlantic 10 | 1982 (AIAW)[2] | None |
St. Bonaventure University | Bonnies | New York | St. Bonaventure Softball Diamond | Mike Threehouse | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
Saint Joseph's University | Hawks | Pennsylvania | SJU Softball Field | Erin Brooks | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
Saint Louis University | Billikens | Missouri | Billiken Sports Center | Christy Connoyer | Atlantic 10 | None | None |
Butler University | Bulldogs | Indiana | Butler Softball Field | Scott Hall | Big East | None | None |
University of Connecticut (UConn) |
Huskies | Connecticut | Burrill Family Field at the Connecticut Softball Complex | Laura Valentino | 1993 | None | |
Creighton University | Bluejays | Nebraska | Creighton Sports Complex | Brent Vigness | Big East | 1969, 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1986 | None |
DePaul University | Blue Demons | Illinois | Cacciatore Stadium | Tracie Adix-Zins | Big East | 1999, 2000, 2005, 2007 | None |
Georgetown University | Hoyas | Washington, D.C. | Guy Mason Field | Pat Conlan | Big East | None | None |
Providence College | Friars | Rhode Island | Raymond Field | Jill Karwoski | Big East | None | None |
St. John's University | Red Storm | New York | Red Storm Field | Bob Guerrero | Big East | None | None |
Seton Hall University | Pirates | New Jersey | Mike Sheppard, Sr. Field | Paige Smith | Big East | None | None |
Villanova University | Wildcats | Pennsylvania | Villanova Softball Complex | Bridget Orchard | Big East | None | None |
Idaho State University | Bengals | Idaho | Miller Ranch Stadium | Cristal Brown | Big Sky | None | None |
University of Montana | Grizzlies | Montana | Grizzly Softball Field | Melanie Meuchel | Big Sky | None | None |
University of Northern Colorado | Bears | Colorado | Butler-Hancock Softball Field | Ben Garcia | Big Sky | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979[2] | None |
Portland State University | Vikings | Oregon | Erv Lind Stadium | Meadow McWhorter | Big Sky | 1978[2] | None |
California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) |
Hornets | California | Shea Stadium | Lori Perez | Big Sky | 1976, 1977[2] | None |
Southern Utah University | Thunderbirds | Utah | Kathryn Berg Field | Don Don Williams | Big Sky | None | None |
Weber State University | Wildcats | Utah | Wildcat Softball Field | Mary Kay Amicone | Big Sky | 1973, 1974, 1975[2] | None |
Campbell University | Lady Camels | North Carolina | Amanda Littlejohn Stadium | Sharonda McDonald | Big South | None | None |
Charleston Southern University | Buccaneers | South Carolina | CSU Softball Field | Venus Taylor | Big South | None | None |
Gardner-Webb University | Runnin' Bulldogs | North Carolina | Varsity Field | Tom Cole | Big South | None | None |
Hampton University | Lady Pirates | Virginia | Lady Pirates Softball Stadium | Angie Nicholson | Big South | None | None |
Longwood University | Lancers | Virginia | Lancer Field | Kathy Riley | Big South | None | None |
Presbyterian College | Blue Hose | South Carolina | Presbyterian College Softball Complex | David Williams | Big South | None | None |
Radford University | Highlanders | Virginia | Radford University Softball Field | Hope Creasy | Big South | None | None |
University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) |
Spartans | South Carolina | Cyrill Softball Stadium | Chris Hawkins | Big South | None | None |
Winthrop University | Eagles | South Carolina | Terry Field | Windy Thees | Big South | None | None |
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (Illinois) |
Fighting Illini | Illinois | Eichelberger Field | Tyra Perry | Big Ten | None | None |
Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana) |
Hoosiers | Indiana | IU Softball Field | Shonda Stanton | Big Ten | 1979, 1980,[2] 1983, 1986 | None |
University of Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa | Bob Pearl Softball Field | Renee Luers-Gillispie | Big Ten | 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 | None |
University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland) |
Terrapins | Maryland | Robert E. Taylor Stadium | Mark Montgomery | Big Ten | None | None |
University of Michigan | Wolverines | Michigan | Alumni Field | Carol Hutchins | Big Ten | 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2016 | 2005 |
Michigan State University | Spartans | Michigan | Secchia Stadium | Jacquie Joseph | Big Ten | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981[2] | 1976 |
University of Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minnesota | Jane Sage Cowles Stadium | Piper Ritter | Big Ten | 1976, 1978[2] | None |
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Nebraska) |
Cornhuskers | Nebraska | Bowlin Stadium | Rhonda Revelle | Big Ten | 1970, 1971,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1998, 2002, 2013 | None |
Northwestern University | Wildcats | Illinois | Sharon J. Drysdale Field | Kate Drohan | Big Ten | 1984, 1985, 1986, 2006, 2007 | None |
Ohio State University | Buckeyes | Ohio | Buckeye Field | Kelly Kovach Schoenly | Big Ten | 1982 (AIAW)[2] | None |
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) |
Nittany Lions | Pennsylvania | Beard Field | Amanda Lehotak | Big Ten | None | None |
Purdue University | Boilermakers | Indiana | Boilermaker Softball Complex | Boo De Oliviera | Big Ten | 1972[2] | None |
Rutgers University–New Brunswick (Rutgers) |
Scarlet Knights | New Jersey | Rutgers Softball Complex | Kristen Butler | Big Ten | 1979, 1981[2] | None |
University of Wisconsin–Madison (Wisconsin) |
Badgers | Wisconsin | Goodman Softball Complex | Yvette Healy | Big Ten | None | None |
Baylor University | Lady Bears | Texas | Getterman Stadium | Glenn Moore | Big 12 | 2007, 2011, 2014, 2017 | None |
Iowa State University | Cyclones | Iowa | Cyclone Sports Complex | Jamie Pinkerton | Big 12 | 1971, 1973[2] | None |
University of Kansas | Jayhawks | Kansas | Arrocha Ballpark | Jennifer McFalls | Big 12 | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979,[2] 1992 | None |
University of Oklahoma | Sooners | Oklahoma | Marita Hynes Field | Patty Gasso | Big 12 | 1975, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 | 2000, 2013, 2016, 2017 |
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (Oklahoma State) |
Cowgirls | Oklahoma | Cowgirl Stadium | Kenny Gajewski | Big 12 | 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1998, 2011 | None |
University of Texas at Austin (Texas) |
Longhorns | Texas | Red and Charline McCombs Field | Mike White | Big 12 | 1998, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013 | None |
Texas Tech University | Red Raiders | Texas | Rocky Johnson Field | Adrian Gregory | Big 12 | None | None |
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) |
Mustangs | California | Bob Janssen Field | Jenny Condon | Big West | None | None |
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) |
Titans | California | Anderson Family Field | Kelly Ford | Big West | 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1995 | 1986 |
California State University, Northridge (Cal State Northridge or CSUN) |
Matadors | California | Matador Diamond | Tairia Flowers | Big West | 1993, 1994 | None |
California State University, Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) |
Roadrunners | California | Roadrunner Softball Complex | Crissy Buck-Ziegler | [[Big West | None | None |
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (Hawaii) |
Rainbow Wahine | Hawaii | Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium | Bob Coolen | Big West | 2010 | None |
California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach State) |
49ers | California | 49er Softball Complex | Kim Sowder | Big West | 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | None |
University of California, Davis (UC Davis) |
Aggies | California | La Rue Field | Erin Thorpe | Big West | None | None |
University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) |
Highlanders | California | Amy S. Harrison Field | Nikki Palmer | Big West | None | None |
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) | Tritons | California | Patti Gerckens | Triton Softball Field | Big West | None | 2003 (D-II) |
University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara) |
Gauchos | California | UCSB Campus Diamond | Brie Galicinao | Big West | None | None |
College of Charleston (Charleston) |
Cougars | South Carolina | Patriots Point Athletics Complex | Linda Kalafatis | CAA | None | None |
University of Delaware | Fightin' Blue Hens | Delaware | Delaware Softball Stadium | Jennifer Steele | CAA | None | None |
Drexel University | Dragons | Pennsylvania | Drexel Softball Field | Carl Taylor | CAA | None | None |
Elon University | Phoenix | North Carolina | Hunt Softball Park | Kathy Bocock | CAA | None | None |
Hofstra University | Pride | New York | Hofstra Softball Stadium | Jay Miller | CAA | None | None |
James Madison University | Dukes | Virginia | Veterans Memorial Park | Loren LaPorte | CAA | None | None |
Towson University | Tigers | Maryland | Tiger Softball Complex | Lisa Costello | CAA | None | None |
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNC Wilmington or UNCW) |
Seahawks | North Carolina | Boseman Field | Kristy Norton | CAA | None | None |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte) |
49ers | North Carolina | D. L. Phillips Complex | Ashley Chastain | Conference USA | None | None |
Florida International University (FIU) |
Panthers | Florida | FIU Softball Complex | Chris Steiner | Conference USA | None | None |
Florida Atlantic University | Owls | Florida | FAU Softball Stadium | Joan Joyce | Conference USA | None | None |
Louisiana Tech University | Lady Techsters | Louisiana | Lady Techster Softball Complex | Maria Winn-Ratliff | Conference USA | 1983, 1985, 1986 | None |
Marshall University | Thundering Herd | West Virginia | Dot Hicks Field | Megan Smith | Conference USA | None | None |
Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee or MTSU) |
Blue Raiders | Tennessee | Blue Raider Softball Field | Jeff Breeden | Conference USA | None | None |
University of North Texas | Mean Green | Texas | Lovelace Stadium | Rodney DeLong | Conference USA | None | None |
University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) |
Golden Eagles | Mississippi | Southern Miss Softball Complex | Brian Levin | Conference USA | 1999, 2000 | None |
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) |
Blazers | Alabama | UAB Softball Field | Jimmy Kolaitis | Conference USA | None | None |
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) |
Miners | Texas | Helen of Troy Softball Complex | T. J. Hubbard | Conference USA | None | None |
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) |
Roadrunners | Texas | Roadrunner Field | Michelle Cheatham | Conference USA | None | None |
Western Kentucky University | Lady Toppers | Kentucky | WKU Softball Complex | Amy Tudor | Conference USA | None | None |
Cleveland State University | Vikings | Ohio | Viking Field | Amy Kyler | Horizon League | None | None |
University of Detroit Mercy | Titans | Michigan | Buysse Ballpark | Marc Gillis | Horizon League | None | None |
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (Green Bay) |
Phoenix | Wisconsin | Phoenix Softball Field | Sara Kubuske | Horizon League | None | None |
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) |
Jaguars | Indiana | IUPUI Softball Complex | Elisabeth Beirne | Horizon League | None | None |
Northern Kentucky University | Norse | Kentucky | Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field | Kathryn Gleason | Horizon League | None | None |
Oakland University | Golden Grizzlies | Michigan | Oakland University Softball Field | Lauren Karn | Horizon League | None | None |
Purdue University Fort Wayne (Purdue Fort Wayne) |
Mastodons | Indiana | Purdue Fort Wayne Softball Field | Germaine Fairchild | Horizon League | None | None |
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) |
Flames | Illinois | Flames Field | Lynn Curylo | Horizon League | 1994 | None |
Wright State University | Raiders | Ohio | WSU Softball Field | Laura Matthews | Horizon League | None | None |
Youngstown State University | Penguins | Ohio | McCune Park | Brian Campbell | Horizon League | None | None |
Brown University | Bears | Rhode Island | Brown Softball Field | Kate Refsnyder | Ivy League | None | None |
Columbia University | Lions | New York | Columbia Softball Field | Jen Teague | Ivy League | None | None |
Cornell University | Big Red | New York | Niemand*Robison Field | Julie Farlow | Ivy League | None | None |
Dartmouth College | Big Green | New Hampshire | Dartmouth Softball Park | Jennifer Williams | Ivy League | None | None |
Harvard University | Crimson | Massachusetts | Soldiers Field | Jenny Allard | Ivy League | None | None |
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) |
Quakers | Pennsylvania | Penn Park | Leslie King | Ivy League | None | None |
Princeton University | Tigers | New Jersey | Class of 1895 Field | Lisa Van Ackeren | Ivy League | 1995, 1996 | None |
Yale University | Bulldogs | Connecticut | DeWitt Family Field | Jen Goodwin | Ivy League | None | None |
Canisius College | Golden Griffins | New York | Demske Sports Complex | Kim Griffin | MAAC | None | None |
Fairfield University | Stags | Connecticut | Alumni Softball Field | Julie Brzezinski | MAAC | None | None |
Iona College | Gaels | New York | Rice Oval Field | Katie Jansson | MAAC | None | None |
Manhattan College | Lady Jaspers | New York | Gaelic Park | Tom Pardalis | MAAC | None | None |
Marist College | Red Foxes | New York | Softball Park at Gartland Athletic Field | Joe Ausanio | MAAC | None | None |
Monmouth University | Hawks | New Jersey | Monmouth University Softball Park | Shannon Salsburg | MAAC | None | None |
Niagara University | Purple Eagles | New York | Niagara Softball Field | Larry Puzan | MAAC | None | None |
Quinnipiac University | Bobcats | Connecticut | Quinnipiac Softball Field | Hillary Barrow | MAAC | None | None |
Rider University | Broncs | New Jersey | Herb and Joan Young Field | Davon Ortega | MAAC | None | None |
Saint Peter's University | Peahens | New Jersey | Joseph J. Jaroschak Field | Chris Stelma | MAAC | None | None |
Siena College | Saints | New York | Siena Softball Field | Bill Lajeunesse | MAAC | None | None |
University of Akron | Zips | Ohio | Lee R. Jackson Softball Field | Meaggan Pettipiece | Mid-American | None | None |
Ball State University | Cardinals | Indiana | BSU Softball Complex | Megan Ciolli Bartlett | Mid-American | 1973, 1975[2] | None |
Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green) |
Falcons | Ohio | Meserve Field | Sarah Willis | Mid-American | None | None |
University at Buffalo | Bulls | New York | Nan Harvey Field | Mike Ruechel | Mid-American | None | None |
Central Michigan University | Chippewas | Michigan | Margo Jonker Stadium | McCall Salmon | Mid-American | 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1987 | None |
Kent State University | Golden Flashes | Ohio | Diamond at Dix | Eric Oakley | Mid-American | 1990 | None |
Miami University (Miami (Ohio)) |
RedHawks | Ohio | Miami Softball Diamond | Clarisa Crowell | Mid-American | None | None |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) |
Huskies | Illinois | Mary M. Bell Field | Christina Sutcliffe | Mid-American | 1988 | None |
Ohio University | Bobcats | Ohio | Ohio Softball Field | Kenzie Roark | Mid-American | 1975[2] | None |
University of Toledo | Rockets | Ohio | Scott Park Softball Complex | Joe Abraham | Mid-American | 1989 | None |
Western Michigan University | Broncos | Michigan | Ebert Field | Kathy Leitke | Mid-American | 1980, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA) | None |
Bethune–Cookman University | Wildcats | Florida | Sunnyland Park | Laura Watten | MEAC | None | None |
Coppin State University | Eagles | Maryland | Coppin State Softball Complex | Ashley Cook | MEAC | None | None |
Delaware State University | Hornets | Delaware | The Hornets Nest | Jeff Franquet | MEAC | None | None |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M) |
Lady Rattlers | Florida | Lady Rattler Softball Complex | Veronica Wiggins | MEAC | None | None |
Howard University | Lady Bison | Washington, D.C. | Banneker Field | Tori Tyson | MEAC | None | None |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) |
Hawks | Maryland | Hawk Field | Karla Powell | MEAC | None | None |
Morgan State University | Bears | Maryland | Lois T. Murray Field | Jeff Bozier, Sr. | MEAC | None | None |
Norfolk State University | Spartans | Virginia | NSU Softball Field | James Inzana | MEAC | None | None |
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) |
Aggies | North Carolina | Aggie Softball Complex | Patti Raduenz | MEAC | None | None |
North Carolina Central University | Eagles | North Carolina | Parkwood Athletic Field | Vashion Johnson | MEAC | None | None |
South Carolina State University | Lady Bulldogs | South Carolina | Lady Bulldog Softball Field | Tatjana Matthews | MEAC | None | None |
Bradley University | Braves | Illinois | Laura Bradley Park | Amy Hayes | Missouri Valley | None | None |
Drake University | Bulldogs | Iowa | Ron Buel Field | Rich Calvert | Missouri Valley | None | None |
University of Evansville | Purple Aces | Indiana | James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium | Matt Mundell | Missouri Valley | None | None |
Illinois State University | Redbirds | Illinois | Marian Kneer Softball Stadium | Melinda Fischer | Missouri Valley | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1981[2] | None |
Indiana State University | Sycamores | Indiana | Eleanor Forsythe St. John Softball Complex | Mike Perniciaro | Missouri Valley | 1974, 1976[2] | None |
Loyola University Chicago (Loyola Chicago) |
Ramblers | Illinois | Loyola Softball Park | Alicia Abbott | Missouri Valley | None | None |
Missouri State University | Lady Bears | Missouri | Killian Stadium | Holly Hesse | Missouri Valley | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982 (AIAW)[2] | 1974 |
University of Northern Iowa | Panthers | Iowa | Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex, UNI-Dome | Ryan Jacobs | Missouri Valley | 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977[2] | 1977 |
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Southern Illinois) |
Salukis | Illinois | Charlotte West Stadium | Kerri Blaylock | Missouri Valley | 1970, 1971, 1977, 1978[2] | None |
Valparaiso University | Crusaders | Indiana | Valparaiso University Softball Field | Kate Stake | Missouri Valley | None | None |
Boise State University | Broncos | Idaho | Dona Larsen Park | Maggie Livreri | Mountain West | None | None |
Colorado State University | Rams | Colorado | Ram Field | Jen Fisher | Mountain West | None | None |
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) |
Bulldogs | California | Bulldog Diamond | Linda Garza | Mountain West | 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999 | 1998 |
University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) |
Wolf Pack | Nevada | Christina M. Hixson Softball Park | Josh Taylor | Mountain West | None | None |
University of New Mexico | Lobos | New Mexico | Lobo Softball Field | Paula Congleton | Mountain West | 1980, 1981[2] | None |
San Diego State University | Aztecs | California | SDSU Softball Stadium | Kathy Van Wyk | Mountain West | None | None |
San Jose State University | Spartans | California | Mission College Sports Complex | Peter Turner | Mountain West | None | None |
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) |
Rebels | Nevada | Eller Media Stadium | Kristie Fox | Mountain West | 1990, 1991, 1995 | None |
Utah State University | Aggies | Utah | LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Field | Steve Johnson | Mountain West | 1978, 1980, 1981,[2] 1984 | 1980, 1981 |
Bryant University | Bulldogs | Rhode Island | Bryant Softball Complex at Conaty Park | Nick French | Northeast | None | None |
Central Connecticut State University | Blue Devils | Connecticut | CCSU Softball Field | Breanne Gleason | Northeast | None | None |
Fairleigh Dickinson University | Knights | New Jersey | FDU Softball Field | Chris Foye | Northeast | None | None |
Long Island University (LIU)[lower-alpha 3] |
Sharks | New York | LIU Softball Complex[lower-alpha 4] | Roy Kortmann | Northeast[lower-alpha 5] | None | None |
Merrimack College | Warriors | Massachusetts | Warrior Softball Diamond | Elaine Schwager | Northeast | None | None |
Mount St. Mary's University | Mountaineers | Maryland | Our Lady of the Meadows Field | Anna Nagro | Northeast | None | None |
Robert Morris University | Lady Colonials | Pennsylvania | North Athletic Complex | Jexx Varner | Northeast | None | None |
Sacred Heart University | Pioneers | Connecticut | Pioneer Park | Elizabeth Luckie & Pam London |
Northeast | None | None |
Saint Francis University | Red Flash | Pennsylvania | Red Flash Field | Jessica O'Donnell | Northeast | None | None |
Wagner College | Seahawks | New York | Wagner College Softball Field | Lindsey Ubrun | Northeast | None | None |
Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay) |
Lady Govs | Tennessee | Cheryl Holt Field | Kassie Stanfill | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Belmont University | Bruins | Tennessee | E. S. Rose Park | Megan Rhodes Smith | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Eastern Illinois University | Panthers | Illinois | Williams Field | Tara Glasco Archibald | Ohio Valley | 1971, 1974[2] | None |
Eastern Kentucky University | Lady Colonels | Kentucky | Gertrude Hood Field | Jane Worthington | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Jacksonville State University | Gamecocks | Alabama | University Field | Jana McGinnis | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Morehead State University | Eagles | Kentucky | University Field | Samantha Jones | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Murray State University | Racers | Kentucky | Racer Field | Kara Amundson | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast Missouri or SEMO) |
Redhawks | Missouri | Southeast Softball Complex | Mark Redburn | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIU Edwardsville or SIUE) |
Cougars | Illinois | Cougar Field | Jessica Jones | Ohio Valley | None | None |
University of Tennessee at Martin (Tennessee–Martin or UT Martin) |
Skyhawks | Tennessee | Bettye Giles Field | Brian Dunn | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Tennessee State University | Lady Tigers | Tennessee | Tiger Field | Andrea Browning | Ohio Valley | None | None |
Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech) |
Golden Eagles | Tennessee | Tennessee Tech Softball Field | Michele DePolo | Ohio Valley | None | None |
University of Arizona | Wildcats | Arizona | Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium | Mike Candrea | Pac-12 | 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979,[2] 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2006, 2007 |
Arizona State University | Sun Devils | Arizona | Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium | Trisha Ford | Pac-12 | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1987, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 | 1972, 1973, 2008, 2011 |
University of California, Berkeley (California or Cal) |
Golden Bears | California | Levine-Fricke Field | Chelsea Spencer | Pac-12 | 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1986, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012 | 2002 |
University of Oregon | Ducks | Oregon | Jane Sanders Stadium | Melyssa Lombardi | Pac-12 | 1976, 1980,[2] 1989, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 | None |
Oregon State University | Beavers | Oregon | OSU Softball Complex | Laura Berg | Pac-12 | 1977, 1978, 1979,[2] 2006 | None |
Stanford University | Cardinal | California | Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium | Jessica Allister | Pac-12 | 2001, 2004 | None |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) |
Bruins | California | Easton Stadium | Kelly Inouye-Perez | Pac-12 | 1978, 1979, 1981,[2] 1982 (NCAA), 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017 | 1978, 1982 (NCAA), 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995,[lower-alpha 6] 1999, 2003, 2004, 2010 |
University of Utah | Utes | Utah | Utah Softball Stadium | Amy Hogue | Pac-12 | 1976, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1985, 1991, 1994 | None |
University of Washington | Huskies | Washington | Husky Softball Stadium | Heather Tarr | Pac-12 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018 | 2009 |
United States Military Academy (Army or Army West Point) |
Black Knights | New York | Army Softball Complex | Cheryl Milligan | Patriot League | None | None |
Boston University (BU) |
Terriers | Massachusetts | Boston University Softball Field | Ashley Waters | Patriot League | None | None |
Bucknell University | Bison | Pennsylvania | Becker Field | Joey Lye | Patriot League | None | None |
Colgate University | Raiders | New York | Eaton Street Softball Complex | Marissa Lamison-Myers | Patriot League | None | None |
College of the Holy Cross | Crusaders | Massachusetts | Freshman Field | Jen Lapicki | Patriot League | None | None |
Lafayette College | Leopards | Pennsylvania | Lafayette Softball Field | Caitlyn De La Haba | Patriot League | None | None |
Lehigh University | Mountain Hawks | Pennsylvania | Kaufman Field | Fran Troyan | Patriot League | None | None |
University of Alabama | Crimson Tide | Alabama | Rhoads Stadium | Patrick Murphy | SEC | 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 | 2012 |
University of Arkansas | Razorbacks | Arkansas | Bogle Park | Courtney Scott Deifel | SEC | None | None |
Auburn University | Tigers | Alabama | Jane B. Moore Field | Mickey Dean | SEC | 2015, 2016 | None |
University of Florida | Gators | Florida | Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium | Tim Walton | SEC | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 | 2014, 2015 |
University of Georgia | Bulldogs | Georgia | Jack Turner Stadium | Lu Harris-Champer | SEC | 2009, 2010, 2016, 2018 | None |
University of Kentucky | Wildcats | Kentucky | John Cropp Stadium | Rachel Lawson | SEC | 2014 | None |
Louisiana State University (LSU) |
Tigers | Louisiana | Tiger Park | Beth Torina | SEC | 2001, 2004, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 | None |
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) |
Rebels | Mississippi | Ole Miss Softball Complex | Jamie Trachsel | SEC | None | None |
Mississippi State University | Bulldogs | Mississippi | MSU Softball Field | Samantha Ricketts | SEC | None | None |
University of Missouri (alternately Mizzou) |
Tigers | Missouri | University Field | Larissa Anderson | SEC | 1981,[2] 1983, 1991, 1994, 2009, 2010, 2011 | None |
University of South Carolina | Gamecocks | South Carolina | Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field | Beverly Smith | SEC | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981,[2] 1983, 1989, 1997 | None |
University of Tennessee | Volunteers | Tennessee | Sherri Parker Lee Stadium | Karen Weekly & Ralph Weekly |
SEC | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 | None |
Texas A&M University | Aggies | Texas | Davis Diamond | Jo Evans | SEC | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 (AIAW),[2] 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2007, 2008, 2017 | 1982 (AIAW), 1983, 1987 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga) |
Mocs | Tennessee | Jim Frost Stadium | Frank Reed | Southern | None | None |
East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee or ETSU) |
Buccaneers | Tennessee | Betty Basler Field | Brad Irwin | Southern | None | None |
Furman University | Paladins | South Carolina | Pepsi Softball Stadium | Wally King | Southern | None | None |
Mercer University | Bears | Georgia | Sikes Field | Stephanie DeFeo | Southern | None | None |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro) |
Spartans | North Carolina | UNCG Softball Stadium | Janelle Breneman | Southern | None | None |
Samford University | Bulldogs | Alabama | Bulldog Field | Mandy Burford | Southern | None | None |
Western Carolina University | Catamounts | North Carolina | Catamount Softball Complex | Jim Clift | Southern | None | None |
Abilene Christian University | Wildcats | Texas | Poly Wells Field | Abigail Farler | Southland | None | None |
University of Central Arkansas | Sugar Bears | Arkansas | Farris Field | David Kuhn | Southland | None | None |
Houston Baptist University | Huskies | Texas | Husky Field | Mary-Ellen Hall | Southland | None | None |
University of the Incarnate Word | Cardinals | Texas | Cardinals Field | Joe DiPietro | Southland | None | None |
Lamar University | Lady Cardinals | Texas | Lamar Softball Complex | Amy Hooks | Southland | None | None |
McNeese State University | Cowgirls | Louisiana | Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond | James Landreneau | Southland | None | None |
Nicholls State University (Nicholls) |
Colonels | Louisiana | Swanner Field at Geo Surfaces Park | Angel Santiago | Southland | None | None |
Northwestern State University | Lady Demons | Louisiana | Lady Demon Diamond[7] | Donald Pickett | Southland | None | None |
Sam Houston State University | Bearkats | Texas | Bearkat Softball Complex | Garrett Valis | Southland | None | None |
Southeastern Louisiana University | Lions | Louisiana | North Oak Park | Rick Fremin | Southland | None | None |
Stephen F. Austin State University | Ladyjacks | Texas | SFA Softball Field | Nicole Dickson | Southland | 1978[2] | None |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Islanders | Texas | Chapman Field | Kristen Zaleski | Southland | None | None |
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (Alabama A&M) |
Lady Bulldogs | Alabama | Bulldog Field | Cassandra Brown | SWAC | None | None |
Alabama State University | Lady Hornets | Alabama | Barbara Williams Softball Complex | Todd Bradley | SWAC | None | None |
Alcorn State University | Lady Braves | Mississippi | ASU Softball Park | Jessica Harris | SWAC | None | None |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Golden Lions | Arkansas | Torii Hunter Baseball/Softball Complex | Michael Bumpers | SWAC | None | None |
Grambling State University | Lady Tigers | Louisiana | GSU Softball Complex | Nakeya Hall | SWAC | None | None |
Jackson State University | Lady Tigers | Mississippi | Jackson State University Softball Stadium | Kevin Montgomery | SWAC | None | None |
University of Missouri–Kansas City (Kansas City) |
Roos | Missouri | Missouri 3&2 Complex | Kerry Shaw | The Summit | None | None |
Mississippi Valley State University | Devilettes | Mississippi | Devilettes Softball Complex | Lee Smith | SWAC | None | None |
Prairie View A&M University | Lady Panthers | Texas | Lady Panther Softball Complex | Vernon Bland | SWAC | None | None |
Southern University | Lady Jaguars | Louisiana | Lady Jaguar Field | John Garris | SWAC | None | None |
Texas Southern University | Tigers | Texas | Memorial Park | Worley Barker | SWAC | None | None |
University of North Dakota | Fighting Hawks | North Dakota | Apollo Sports Complex | Jordan Stevens | The Summit | None | None |
North Dakota State University | Bison | North Dakota | Ellig Sports Complex | Darren Mueller | The Summit | 1973, 1974, 1975[2] | None |
University of Nebraska Omaha (Omaha) |
Mavericks | Nebraska | Westside Field at Westbrook | Amanda Rivera-Eberhart | The Summit | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979[2] | 1975 |
University of South Dakota | Coyotes | South Dakota | Nygard Field | Robert Wagner | The Summit | 1971[2] | None |
South Dakota State University | Jackrabbits | South Dakota | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium | Krista Wood | The Summit | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974[2] | None |
Western Illinois University | Leathernecks | Illinois | Mary Ellen McKee Softball Stadium | Holly Van Vlymen (interim) | The Summit | 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982 (AIAW)[2] | None |
Appalachian State University | Mountaineers | North Carolina | Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium | Shelly Hoerner | Sun Belt | None | None |
Coastal Carolina University | Chanticleers | South Carolina | Coastal Carolina Softball Field | Kelley Green | Sun Belt | None | None |
Georgia Southern University | Eagles | Georgia | Eagle Field at the GSU Softball Complex | Kim Dean | Sun Belt | None | None |
Georgia State University | Panthers | Georgia | Robert E. Heck Softball Complex | Roger Kincaid | Sun Belt | None | None |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Louisiana) |
Ragin' Cajuns | Louisiana | Yvette Girouard Field at Lamson Park | Gerry Glasco | Sun Belt | 1993, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2008, 2014 | None |
University of Louisiana at Monroe (Louisiana–Monroe) |
Warhawks | Louisiana | Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex | Molly Fichtner | Sun Belt | None | None |
University of South Alabama | Jaguars | Alabama | Jaguar Field | Becky Clark | Sun Belt | None | None |
University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) |
Mavericks | Texas | Allan Saxe Field | Peejay Brun | Sun Belt | 1976, 1977[2] | None |
Texas State University | Bobcats | Texas | Bobcat Softball Stadium | Ricci Woodard | Sun Belt | None | None |
Troy University | Trojans | Alabama | Troy Softball Complex | Beth Mullins | Sun Belt | None | None |
Brigham Young University (BYU) |
Cougars | Utah | Gail Miller Field at Miller Park | Gordon Eakin | West Coast | None | None |
Loyola Marymount University | Lions | California | Smith Field | Sami Strinz-Ward | West Coast | None | None |
University of the Pacific | Tigers | California | Bill Simoni Field | Brian Kolze | West Coast | 1983 | None |
Saint Mary's College of California | Gaels | California | Cottrell Field | Sonja Garnett | West Coast | None | None |
University of San Diego | Toreros | California | USD Softball Complex | Jessica Pistole | West Coast | None | None |
Santa Clara University | Broncos | California | SCU Softball Field | Gina Carbonatto | West Coast | None | None |
California Baptist University | Lancers | California | John C. Funk Stadium | Bill Baber | Western Athletic | None | None |
Dixie State University | Trailblazers | Utah | Karl Brooks Field | Randy Simkins | Western Athletic | None | None |
Grand Canyon University | Antelopes | Arizona | Stapleton–Pierson Stadium | Ann Pierson | Western Athletic | None | None |
New Mexico State University | Aggies | New Mexico | NMSU Softball Complex | Kathy Rodolph | Western Athletic | 1981[2] | None |
Seattle University | Redhawks | Washington | Logan Field | Geoff Hirai | Western Athletic | None | None |
Tarleton State University | Texans | Texas | Tarleton Softball Complex | Mark Cumpian | Western Athletic | None | None |
Utah Valley University | Wolverines | Utah | Wolverine Field | Stacy May-Johnson | Western Athletic | None | None |
- Both Division I tournaments in 1982—AIAW and NCAA—were named "Women's College World Series".
- The only national titles not listed here are those won by Texas Woman's University in 1979 and John F. Kennedy College in 1969–1971. TWU now competes at the Division II level. JFK College is defunct.
- After the 2018–19 school year, Long Island University merged the Division I athletic program of its Brooklyn campus with the Division II athletic program of its Post campus, creating a single Division I program that now competes as the LIU Sharks.[3][4]
- LIU bases its unified softball program at the Brooklyn campus.[3]
- The unified LIU athletic program inherited the Northeast Conference membership of the Brooklyn campus.[3]
- The 1995 title by UCLA and any related records have been vacated by the NCAA due to scholarship violations. Criticism also centered on UCLA player Tanya Harding who was recruited from Queensland, Australia midway through the 1995 season. After UCLA captured the NCAA National Championship, Harding, the MVP of the tournament, returned to her homeland without taking final exams or earning a single college credit. Despite not violating any formal rules in recruiting Harding, the incident generated heated criticism that some foreign athletes were little more than hired guns.[5][6]
Future programs
School | Nickname | State | Home field | Head coach | Future conference | Begins play | WCWS appearances | National titles |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of St. Thomas | Tommies | Minnesota | South Field Softball Complex | John Tschida | The Summit | 2022 | Ineligible until 2026 | 2004, 2005 (D-III) |
References
- "NCAA Division I Softball Rankings – NCAA.com". NCAA. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
- Plummer, William; Floyd, Larry C. (2013). A Series Of Their Own: History Of The Women's College World Series. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States: Turnkey Communications Inc. ISBN 978-0-9893007-0-4.
- "One LIU: Frequently Asked Questions". Long Island University. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- "Welcome to the Shark Tank: Long Island University Chooses the Shark as New Mascot" (Press release). Long Island University. May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- Starr, Mark (June 12, 1995). "No Credit For UCLA". Newsweek. p. 58.
- Montville, Leigh (June 12, 1995). "Ringer From Down Under". Sports Illustrated.
- "Northwestern State University Softball 2015 Quick Facts" (pdf). Northwestern State University. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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