UConn Huskies softball

The UConn Huskies softball team represents the University of Connecticut in the sport of college softball in at the Division I level of the NCAA. The team was founded in the spring of the 1974–1975 academic school year, and is a member of the Big East Conference (Big East). They play their home games at Connecticut Softball Stadium on campus in Storrs, Connecticut.[2]

UConn Huskies softball
UniversityUniversity of Connecticut
Head coachLaura Valentino (1st season)
ConferenceBig East
LocationStorrs, CT
Home stadiumConnecticut Softball Stadium (Capacity: 2,000)
NicknameHuskies
ColorsNational Flag Blue and White[1]
         
NCAA WCWS appearances
1993
NCAA Tournament appearances
1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2001
Conference Tournament championships
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2001
Conference championships
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

In its inaugural season the UConn Huskies compiled a 4–4 overall record. The Huskies are currently led by first-year head coach Laura Valentino, who succeeded Jen McIntyre in 2019. McIntyre succeeded Karen Mullins in 2015. Mullins led the Huskies to an 849–558–5 record over 30 years in Storrs.[3]

During their tenure in the Big East Conference, the Huskies claimed 7 Big East Conference Softball Tournament titles, six regular season championships and reached the 1993 Women's College World Series.[3]

Head coaches
Main article: List of UConn Huskies head softball coaches

This table is complete through the 2019 season.[4]

NameSeasonsWLT
Unknown765491
Ruth Mead231220
Karen Mullins318626265
Jen McIntyre5741330
Laura Valentino1st season in 2020

See also

References
  1. "University of Connecticut Brand Colors" (PDF). Brand.UConn.edu. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. "Burrill Family Field". UConn Huskies. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  3. "2014 Softball Media Guide". UConn Huskies. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  4. 2017 Media Guide (PDF). UConn Huskies. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
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