Wichita State Shockers softball

The Wichita State Shockers softball team represents Wichita State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers are currently led by head coach Kristi Bredbenner. The team plays its home games at Wilkins Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]

Wichita State Shockers softball
Founded1975
UniversityWichita State University
Head coachKristi Bredbenner (12th season)
ConferenceAAC
LocationWichita, KS
Home stadiumWilkins Stadium
NicknameShockers
ColorsBlack and yellow[1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
1989, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
Conference Tournament championships
MVC: 1989, 2016
AAC: 2021
Regular Season Conference championships
MVC: 2014, 2016
AAC: 2021, 2023

History

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Coaching history

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Years Coach Record %
1975–1976 Sue Bair 7–10–1 .417
1977–1979 Sharon Rauh 41–49 .456
1980–1981 Mary Estes 30–40 .429
1982–1984 Bethel Stout 48–63 .432
1985–1986 Cindy Bristow 29–65 .309
1987–1988 Steve Sink 32–63 .337
1989–1999 Jim Maynard 313–329-1 .488
2000–2002 Judy Favor 60–101 .373
2003–2005 Tim Walton 123–64 .658
2006–2011 Mike Perniciaro 168–179 .484
2012–Present Kristi Bredbenner 320–254 .557

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Coaching staff

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Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Wichita State in current position
Kristi Bredbenner Head coach 12th
Elizabeth Economon Associate head coach 6th
Presley Bell Assistant coach 2nd
Nicole Pendley Director of operations 2nd
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References

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  1. ^ Wichita State Athletics Brand Guide 2019 (PDF). August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  2. ^ "Wilkins Stadium". GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  3. ^ "2022 Fact Book" (PDF). GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  4. ^ "2023 Softball Roster". GoShockers.com. Wichita State University. Retrieved 2 September 2022.