The Wichita State Shockers softball team represents Wichita State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers are currently led by head coach Kristi Bredbenner. The team plays its home games at Wilkins Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]
| Wichita State Shockers softball | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1975 |
| University | Wichita State University |
| Head coach | Kristi Bredbenner (12th season) |
| Conference | AAC |
| Location | Wichita, KS |
| Home stadium | Wilkins Stadium |
| Nickname | Shockers |
| Colors | Black and yellow[1] |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1989, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| MVC: 1989, 2016
AAC: 2021 | |
| Regular Season Conference championships | |
| MVC: 2014, 2016
AAC: 2021, 2023 | |
History
editCoaching history
edit| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1976 | Sue Bair | 7–10–1 | .417 |
| 1977–1979 | Sharon Rauh | 41–49 | .456 |
| 1980–1981 | Mary Estes | 30–40 | .429 |
| 1982–1984 | Bethel Stout | 48–63 | .432 |
| 1985–1986 | Cindy Bristow | 29–65 | .309 |
| 1987–1988 | Steve Sink | 32–63 | .337 |
| 1989–1999 | Jim Maynard | 313–329-1 | .488 |
| 2000–2002 | Judy Favor | 60–101 | .373 |
| 2003–2005 | Tim Walton | 123–64 | .658 |
| 2006–2011 | Mike Perniciaro | 168–179 | .484 |
| 2012–Present | Kristi Bredbenner | 320–254 | .557 |
Source:[3]
Coaching staff
edit| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Wichita State in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Bredbenner | Head coach | 12th | |
| Elizabeth Economon | Associate head coach | 6th | |
| Presley Bell | Assistant coach | 2nd | |
| Nicole Pendley | Director of operations | 2nd | |
| Reference:[4] | |||
References
edit- ^ Wichita State Athletics Brand Guide 2019 (PDF). August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ "Wilkins Stadium". GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "2022 Fact Book" (PDF). GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "2023 Softball Roster". GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
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