Michigan State Spartans softball
The Michigan State Spartans softball team represents Michigan State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans are currently led by head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. The team plays its home games at Secchia Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]
Michigan State Spartans softball | |
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Founded | 1972 |
University | Michigan State University |
Head coach | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley (1st season) |
Conference | Big Ten |
Location | East Lansing, MI |
Home stadium | Secchia Stadium (Capacity: 1,100) |
Nickname | Spartans |
Colors | Green and white[1] |
AIAW Tournament champions | |
1976 | |
AIAW WCWS appearances | |
1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 | |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
1997, 1999, 2003, 2004 | |
Conference Tournament championships | |
2004 |
History
Coaching history
Years | Coach | Record | % |
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1972–1973 | Anne Irwin | 19–9–1 | .672 |
1974–1975 | Margo Snively | 36–14–1 | .716 |
1976–1979 | Dianne Ulibarri | 91–53 | .632 |
1980–1993 | Gloria Becksford | 259–408–4 | .389 |
1994–2022 | Jacquie Joseph | 752–811–1 | .481 |
2023–Present | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley | 0–0–0 | – |
Championships
AIAW Women's College World Series National Championships
Season | Record | Head coach |
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1976 | 24–4 | Dianne Ulibarri |
Conference tournament championships
Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head coach |
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2004 | Big Ten Conference | Ann Arbor, MI | Jacquie Joseph |
Coaching staff
Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Michigan State in current position | |
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Sharonda McDonald-Kelley | Head coach | 1st | |
Danielle Stenger | Assistant coach | 1st | |
Nadia Taylor | Assistant coach | 1st | |
TBA | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 1st | |
Jessica Bograkos | Operations Assistant | 5th | |
Angela Dunn | Student Manager | 3rd | |
Emily Mallo | Student Manager | 2nd | |
Chandler Castle | Athletic Trainer | 2nd | |
Reference:[4] |
References
- "Brand Reference Guide" (PDF). April 1, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- "Secchia Stadium". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Michigan State Spartans Softball Record Book" (PDF). MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Michigan State Spartans Softball Coaches". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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