Arkansas Razorbacks softball

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Arkansas Razorbacks Softball
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Founded1997 (26 years ago)
University University of Arkansas
Athletic director Hunter Yurachek
All-time Record800–781–1 (.506)
Head coach Courtney Deifel (9th season)
Conference SEC
Western Division
Location Fayetteville, Arkansas
Home stadium Bogle Park (Capacity: 3,200)
Nickname Razorbacks
ColorsCardinal and white [1]
   
NCAA Super Regional appearances
2018, 2021, 2022
NCAA Tournament appearances
2000, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Conference Tournament championships
2022
Regular Season Conference championships
2021, 2022

The Arkansas Razorbacks softball team represents the University of Arkansas in NCAA Division I College softball. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference, and plays its home games at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks are currently led by head coach Courtney Deifel.

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Arkansas has won their conference title 2 times and has been to the NCAA Tournament 13 times.

History

The Razorbacks made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2000. They beat Cal-State Northridge at the Norman regional marking their first ever tournament win.

Between 2002 and 2011 they appeared in four NCAA tournaments. In 2012, the Razorbacks upset #1 seed California in the Berkeley regional before being defeated in back-to-back losses against the Golden Bears. They appeared in the tournament once again in 2013 with two wins against Fordham in the Norman regional.

In 2018, the Razorbacks hosted their first regional and won against DePaul and Wichita State. From there, they went to #4 Oklahoma for their first-ever Super Regionals appearance where they lost in two games.

In 2021, the Razorbacks hosted their regional as the No. 6 overall seed and beat Manhattan, South Dakota State, and Stanford. They advanced to host their super regional against Arizona, which they lost in two games. In 2022, the Razorbacks posted a program-best 48 win season, winning both the SEC regular season and conference tournament, earning them the No. 4 overall seed. They hosted their regional and beat Princeton and Oregon. In the Fayetteville super region, the Razorback lost to Texas in three games.

Bogle Park

The Arkansas Razorbacks opened Bogle Park in 2008, replacing Lady'Back Field. The stadium's seating capacity is 3,200, though additional seating is available behind the outfield. The stadium is named after Bob and Marilyn Bogle. [2]

Head Coaches

YearsCoachRecord%
1997–2004Carie Dever-Boaz244–274–1.471
2005–2009 Jamie Pinkerton 130–179.421
2010–2015Mike Larabee70–96.422
2016–present Courtney Deifel 319-166.658

Championships

Conference championships

SeasonConferenceRecordHead coach
2021 SEC 19–5 Courtney Deifel
202219-5

Conference tournament championships

SeasonConferenceTournament locationHead coach
2022 SEC Gainesville, FL Courtney Deifel

Records and results

Year-by-year results

Records by opponent

As of Oct 16, 2023
SEC Conference opponents
OpponentTMW–LLast meeting
Alabama 7814–64L 2–3(9)
May 11, 2023
Auburn 7234–38W 17–4(5)
April 10, 2022
Florida 6817–51W 14–1 (5)
March 26, 2023
Georgia 6323-40W 4–3
April 8, 2023
Kentucky 6337–28L 1–3
April 23, 2023
LSU 7715–62W 7–3
March 28, 2022
Ole Miss 7241–31W 3–0
May 12, 2022
Mississippi State 7335–38W 5–4
April 2, 2023
Missouri 2811–17L 6-7
May 7, 2023
South Carolina 6528–37W 8–0 (5)
May 1, 2022
Tennessee 6321–42W 2–0
May 1, 2023
Texas A&M 275–22L 1–9 (5)
March 12, 2023
Notable Non-Conference opponents
OpponentTMW–LLast meeting
UCA 64–2L 0-4
April 11, 2023

2024 Coaching Staff

NamePositionSeasons at Arkansas
Courtney Deifel Head coach 9th
DJ GassoAssistant coach1st
Danielle Gibson Assistant coach1st
Matt MeuchelAssistant coach8th
Dan BartosikDirector of Operations2nd
Reference: [3]

Individual honors and awards

This is a list of individual honors at the national and conference levels, including All-Americans. [4]

Conference awards

SEC Player of the Year
SEC Pitcher of the Year
SEC Freshman of the Year
SEC Coach of the Year

First Team All-American

SeasonPlayer(s)
2010Miranda Dixon
2019Autumn Storms
2021Braxton Burnside, Mary Haff, Danielle Gibson
2022Hannah Gammill, Danielle Gibson, Linnie Malkin, KB Sides, Chenise Delce
2023Rylin Hedgecock, Chenise Delce

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References

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  2. "New Softball Stadium Named Bogle Park". University of Arkansas News. November 6, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  3. "Arkansas Softball Coaches". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. University of Arkansas Athletics. Retrieved 16 Oct 2023.
  4. "Arkansas Softball Records" (PDF). ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Arkansas Razorback Athletics. pp. 17–18. Retrieved 16 Oct 2023.