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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. 23 Kentucky softball takes series at Auburn 2-1

Alexandra Gooch, Softball Beat Reporter April 24, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball won its series against Auburn, clinching the victory in two out of the three games from Saturday, April 20-22. The first game of the series started off slow in Auburn, Alabama,...

Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball to first base 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 puts up 12 runs to defeat Western Kentucky

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 19, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky softball (27-15, 5-10 SEC) scored 12 unanswered runs en route to a 12-3 defeat of Western Kentucky (25-16-1, 10-5 CUSA) at the WKU Softball Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Wednesday,...

Kentucky infielder Margaret Tobias (12) runs towards first base 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

Kentucky softball outlasts No. 7 Georgia to claim thrilling series win

Anthony Napolitano, Reporter April 16, 2024

In a showdown between SEC powerhouses, Kentucky softball (26-15, 5-10 SEC) earned a series win over No. 7 Georgia on Sunday, April 14, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.   After the Wildcats...

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 and Kayla Kowalik named to U.S. Women’s National Team’s Japan All-Star Series roster

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 14, 2024

Current Kentucky softball shortstop Erin Coffel and former Wildcat Kayla Kowalik were named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the 2024 Japan All-Star Series, as announced on Friday, April...

Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat 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

Kentucky softball takes down No. 7 Georgia 7-5 in first game of the series

Alexandra Gooch, Softball Beat Reporter April 13, 2024

Kentucky softball secured its third top 10 victory of the season on Friday, April 12, defeating No. 7 Georgia 7-5 at John Cropp Stadium.  The win speaks to Kentucky’s ability to win against high-ranked...

Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball to first base 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

PREVIEW: A glimpse into Kentucky softball’s remaining conference schedule

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 13, 2024

Kentucky softball’s (24-14, 3-9 SEC) 2024 regular season is beginning to wind down, as only four conference series remain. The Wildcats have had difficulties in conference play so far this season...

Kentucky infielder Lauryn Borzilleri (88) looks at a teammate 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

Big weekend for Borzilleri and Hamilton in Kentucky softball’s series loss to No. 14 Texas A&M

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 9, 2024

Kentucky softball (24-14, 3-9 SEC) lost its series against No. 14 Texas A&M (31-8, 10-5 SEC) at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas, from Friday, April 5-7. All three games were decided by only...

Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner high-fives Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson 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

Kentucky softball head coach Rachel Lawson named to USA national team coaching staff

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 2, 2024

Kentucky softball head coach Rachel Lawson was named to the USA Softball Women’s National Team coaching staff, as announced on Monday, April 1. She will bring “a wealth of knowledge” to the coaching...

Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon pitches the ball 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

Kentucky softball earns walk-off series win over No. 14 Alabama in extra-inning thriller

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader March 31, 2024

Kentucky softball (23-12, 2-7 SEC) won its first conference series of the year against No. 14 Alabama (26-8, 3-6 SEC) on Thursday, March 28-30, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. The series...

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...

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