Connecticut Softball Stadium
Burrill Family Field at Connecticut Softball Stadium was the home field of the Connecticut Huskies softball team of the University of Connecticut from 1987 through 2020. The stadium was located along Jim Calhoun Way, on the university's Storrs, Connecticut campus, adjacent to J. O. Christian Field and across from Morrone Stadium and the Burton Family Football Complex. The field was named for the Burrill Family, five of whom are UConn alums.[1]
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| Full name | Burrill Family Field at the Connecticut Softball Complex |
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| Location | Storrs, Connecticut |
| Owner | University of Connecticut |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1987 |
| Closed | 2020 |
| Tenants | |
| Connecticut Huskies softball (NCAA) | |
Events
In addition to hosting UConn regular season softball games, the stadium has been the site of an NCAA Regional in 1990, and the 1992, 1993, 1997 and 1999 Big East Conference Softball Tournaments. The Huskies won the 1992 and 1993 events on their home field.[1]
Closure
The stadium closed after the 2020 season, with no home games having been hosted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction of a new stadium began in the summer of 2020 with plans for completion in time for the 2021 season. This construction is part of the new athletic district that will see a new Morrone Stadium and baseball stadium (Elliot Ballpark) constructed for the Huskies.[1][2][3]
References
- "Burrill Family Field at the Connecticut Softball Complex (Storrs campus)". UConn Huskies. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- Andy Berg (November 2017). "UConn approves 60m for Trio of New Stadiums". Athletic Business. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- Daniel Connolly (March 29, 2020). "Construction o new UConn Stadiums to Continue". The UConn Blog. Retrieved September 29, 2020.