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.[2]

Oklahoma State Cowgirls softball
Founded1975
UniversityOklahoma State University–Stillwater
Head coachKenny Gajewski (9th 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, 2021, 2022, 2023
AIAW WCWS appearances
1977, 1980, 1981, 1982
NCAA Super Regional appearances
2011, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
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, 2021, 2022, 2023
Conference Tournament championships
2022
Regular Season Conference championships
Big Eight
1980, 1981, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

History

Coaching history
Years Coach Record %
1975–1976Pauline Winter27-6.818
1977Brenda Johnson25–13.658
1978Paula Jantz24–16.600
1979–2001Sandy Fischer901-374-3.706
2002–2006Margaret Rebenar151-119.559
2007–2015Rich Wieligman275-227.548
2016–presentKenny Gajewski269–121.690
Reference: [3]

Championships

Conference championships
Season Conference Record Head coach
1980Big Eight Conference—Sandy Fischer
1981Big Eight Conference—Sandy Fischer
1989Big Eight Conference10–2Sandy Fischer
1990Big Eight Conference5–4Sandy Fischer
1991Big Eight Conference6–2Sandy Fischer
1992Big Eight Conference6–2Sandy Fischer
1993Big Eight Conference16–2Sandy Fischer
1994Big Eight Conference15–3Sandy Fischer
1995Big Eight Conference13–3Sandy Fischer
Reference: [4]

Conference tournament championships
Year Conference Tournament Location Head coach
2022Big 12 ConferenceOklahoma City, OKKenny Gajewski
Reference: [4]

Coaching staff
Name Position coached Consecutive season
at Oklahoma State		 Consecutive season
in current position
Kenny GajewskiHead coach9th9th
Carrie EberleAssistant coach /
Pitching Coach		1st1st
Whitney CloerAssistant coach /
Hitting Coach		3rd2nd
Vanessa Shippy-FletcherVolunteer Assistant Coach4th4th
Stacie PestrakDirector of Operations
and Player Development		8th4th
Chance MarekStrength & Conditioning Coach2nd2nd
Alexis KahntAthletic Trainer4th3rd
Jesse MartinSenior Associate AD /
External Affairs /
Sport Administrator		17th10th
Reference: [5]

Notable players

Sources:[6]

Conference awards
Big 12 Player of the Year
Big 12 Pitcher of the Year
  • Carrie Eberle, 2021
  • Kelly Maxwell, 2022
Big 12 Freshman of the Year
  • Jaime Foutch, 1996
Big 12 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. "2021 Oklahoma State Softball Guide" (PDF). OKState.com. Oklahoma State University Athletic Department. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. "2022 Oklahoma State Softball Guide" (PDF). OKState.com. Oklahoma State University Athletic Department. p. 146. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  4. "2021 Oklahoma State Softball Guide" (PDF). OKState.com. Oklahoma State University Athletic Department. p. 99. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  5. "Oklahoma State Softball Coaches". OKState.com. Oklahoma State Athletics. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  6. "Big 12 Softball Record Book" (PDF). Big12Sports.com. Big 12 Conference. p. 7. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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