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Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball
Founded1975
UniversityOklahoma State University–Stillwater
Head coachKenny Gajewski (4th season)
ConferenceBig 12
LocationStillwater, OK
Home stadiumCowgirl Stadium (Capacity: 750)
NicknameCowgirls
ColorsOrange 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
Regular Season Conference championships
Big Eight
1980, 1981, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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.

History

Coaching history

Years Coach Record %
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

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Championships

Conference Championships

Season Conference Record Head Coach
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
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
Reference:[3]

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

References

  1. ^ Oklahoma State University Athletics Official Athletics Branding Manual (PDF). November 20, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Oklahoma State Softball Media Guide" (PDF). OKState.com. Oklahoma State Athletics. p. 92. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Oklahoma State Softball Coaches". OKState.com. Oklahoma State Athletics. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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