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Kentucky pitcher Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Cassie Reasner leads Kentucky softball’s 4-3 win over Dayton in her first career start

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 27, 2024

Kentucky softball (21-11, 0-6 SEC) survived a close midweek matchup against Dayton (13-12) at John Cropp Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, coming back late to win 4-3. Freshman Sydney Langdon got the start...

Kentucky pitcher Alexia Lacatena (35) prepares to pitch the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 23 Kentucky softball swept by No. 10 Florida in lopsided series

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 25, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball (20-11, 0-6 SEC) was swept by No. 10 Florida in a three-game series taking place on Friday, March 22-24, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. As a result...

Kentucky shortstop Erin Coffel (21) throws her bat after it breaks during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Erin Coffel breaks RBI record, Kentucky softball shuts out Marshall 7-0

Kyle Smith, Softball Beat Writer March 23, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball (20-8) took on Marshall (16-13) on March 20, and defeated the Herd in a 7-0 shutout. The game was filled with incredible performances from players like Rylea Smith who went...

Kentucky shortstop Erin Coffel (21) hits the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 23 Kentucky softball wins four of five games in John Cropp Classic

Landon Rogers-Keaton, Softball Beat Reporter March 19, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball (19-8, 0-3 SEC) hosted the John Cropp Classic in Lexington, Kentucky, from Thursday, March 14-17, winning four of the five games.  Three of the wins came by way of mercy rule...

Kentucky infielder Meeko Harrison waits for the pitch during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Lauryn Borzilleri dominates as No. 23 Kentucky softball shuts out Lipscomb 9-0

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 14, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball (15-7, 0-3 SEC) defeated Lipscomb (10-15) by a score of 9-0 on Wednesday, March 13, at Draper Diamond in Nashville, Tennessee. Five of Kentucky’s nine runs were driven in...

Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball after fielding it during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match  on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

No. 21 Kentucky softball suffers sweep against No. 3 LSU in home-opening series

Kyle Smith, Softball Beat Reporter March 14, 2024

No. 21 Kentucky softball (14-7) was swept by powerhouse, No. 3 LSU (22-0) during the Wildcats’ first home three-game series from Friday, March 8-10. The Wildcats were dominated on all ends in a brutal...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) hits the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Erin Coffel breaks home run record for Kentucky softball during Queen City Classic

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 4, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky softball (13-4) played in four games in the Queen City Classic tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend, winning two of the games by decisive margins and coming up short...

Kentucky shortstop Erin Coffel high-fives associate head coach Kristine Himes during the Kentucky vs.Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Three stars through three tournaments: Players who stood out for Kentucky softball in February

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 1, 2024

No. 14 Kentucky softball has had a solid start to its 2024 contest thus far, posting an 11-2 record through its first three weekends of the season. The Wildcats have played in three tournaments in February,...

Kentucky pitcher Stephanie Schoonover pitches during the Kentucky vs.Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 15 Kentucky softball finishes undefeated at Wings ETC Classic in South Carolina

Parker Scott, Reporter February 27, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky softball (11-2) had an undefeated weekend at the Wings ETC Classic tournament on the campus of USC Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from Friday, Feb. 23-25. The Wildcats won all...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) throws the ball to first base during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 18 Kentucky softball wins two games in ESPN Shriners Children’s Invitational

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader February 19, 2024

No. 18 Kentucky softball (6-2) participated in the ESPN Shriners Children’s Invitational in Clearwater, Florida, beginning on Feb. 15, playing three games and winning two of them. The tournament began...

Kentucky outfielder Rylea Smith hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky softball season kicks off with two top five wins in San Diego

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader February 11, 2024

Kentucky softball opened its 2024 season over the weekend in the San Diego State Season Kickoff tournament in San Diego, California, and came out with four wins and a loss. The highlight of the tournament...

Kentucky players gather at the pitching circle during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff

Meet the team: A glimpse into the 2024 Kentucky softball roster

The Kentucky softball team is slated to begin its season on Friday, Feb. 9, playing five matches over three days in the San Diego Tournament.  Last year, the team finished with a winning record, but...

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