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.

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
Conference championships
Big Eight
1980, 1981, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

History

Coaching history
Years Coach Record %
1975–1976Pauline Winter
1977Brenda Johnson25–13.658
1978Paula Jantz24–16.600
1979–2001Sandy Fischer
2002–2006Margaret Rebenar
2007–2015Rich Wieligman
2016–presentKenny Gajewski154–90.631

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Championships

Conference Championships
Season Conference Record Head Coach
1980Big Eight ConferenceSandy Fischer
1981Big Eight ConferenceSandy 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

Coaching staff
Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Oklahoma State in current position
Kenny GajewskiHead coach4th
Stacie PestrakAssistant Coach4th
Jeff CottrillAssistant Coach4th
(open)Volunteer Assistant Coach1st
Claire WilliamsAthletic Trainer5th
Wes UlmStrength & Conditioning Coach / Operations Point of Contact2nd
Jesse MartinSenior Associate AD / Sport Administrator14th
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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