Michigan State Spartans softball explained

Michigan State Spartans softball
Founded:1972
University:Michigan State University
Conference:Big Ten Conference
Conference Short:Big Ten
City:East Lansing
Stateabb:MI
State:Michigan
Coach:Sharonda McDonald-Kelley
Tenure:1st
Stadium:Secchia Stadium
Capacity:1,100
Nickname:Spartans
National Champion2:1976
Wcws2:1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981
Ncaa Tourneys:1997, 1999, 2003, 2004
Conference Tournament:2004

The Michigan State Spartans softball team represents Michigan State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans are currently led by head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. The team plays its home games at Secchia Stadium located on the university's campus.[1]

History

Coaching history

1972–1973 Anne Irwin 19–9–1
1974–1975 Margo Snively 36–14–1
1976–1979 Dianne Ulibarri 91–53
1980–1993 Gloria Becksford 259–408–4
1994–2022752–811–1
2023–Present0–0–0
[2]

Championships

AIAW Women's College World Series National Championships

1976 24–4 Dianne Ulibarri

Conference tournament championships

Jacquie Joseph

Coaching staff

1st
Danielle Stenger Assistant coach 1st
Nadia Taylor Assistant coach 1st
TBA Volunteer Assistant Coach 1st
Jessica Bograkos Operations Assistant 5th
Angela Dunn Student Manager 3rd
Emily Mallo Student Manager 2nd
Chandler Castle Athletic Trainer 2nd
Reference:[3]

Awards

Big Ten Coach of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Secchia Stadium . MSUSpartans.com . Michigan State Spartan Athletics . 13 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Michigan State Spartans Softball Record Book . MSUSpartans.com . Michigan State Spartan Athletics . 13 March 2019.
  3. Web site: Michigan State Spartans Softball Coaches . MSUSpartans.com . Michigan State Spartan Athletics . 13 March 2019.