Virginia Cavaliers softball

The Virginia Cavaliers softball team represents University of Virginia in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Cavaliers are currently led by head coach Joanna Hardin. The team plays its home games at Palmer Park located on the university's Charlottesville campus.[2][3]

Virginia Cavaliers softball
2024 Virginia Cavaliers softball team
Founded1980
UniversityUniversity of Virginia
Athletic directorCarla Williams
Head coachJoanna Hardin (3rd season)
ConferenceACC
LocationCharlottesville, Virginia
Home stadiumPalmer Park
NicknameCavaliers
ColorsOrange and blue[1]
   
NCAA Tournament appearances
2010, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
1994

History

Virginia has played softball continuously since 1980, beginning NCAA play in 1982 when the organization began sponsoring the sport.[4] The Cavaliers currently play their home games at Palmer Park, an on-campus stadium that opened in 2020.[5]

The Cavaliers have been members of the Atlantic Coast Conference through their softball history, winning the 1994 ACC Tournament. They have qualified for the NCAA tournament twice in program history, most recently in 2024.

Virginia has been led by head coach Joanna Hardin since 2017.

NCAA Tournament Appearances

The Cavaliers have qualified for the NCAA tournament twice, most recently in 2024.[6]

Year Record Pct Notes
2010 1–2 .333 Knoxville Regional
2024 2–2 .500 Knoxville Regional
TOTALS
 3–4 .429

Championships

Conference Tournament Championships
Year Conference Tournament Location Head coach
1994Atlantic Coast ConferenceTallahassee, FLPeggy Kellers

Coaching History

Current Coaching Staff
Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Virginia in current position
Joanna HardinHead coach8th
Jeff TylkaAssociate Head Coach1st
Jamie AllredAssistant coach1st
Bella NortonAssistant coach2nd
Benjamin SewellDirector of Operations1st
Reference:[7]

Previous Head Coaches
Years Coach Record %
1980–1981Mika Long47–33.588
1982–1983C.L. Ermini41–30.577
1984–1986Sue Ross81–80.503
1987–1992Terry DeTuro184–102–1.643
1993–1997Peggy Kellers124–96.564
1998–2005Cheryl Sprangel303–215.585
2006–2007Karen Johns46–65.414
2008–2013Eileen Schmidt145–168.463
2014–2016Blake Miller42–116.266
2017–presentJoanna Hardin173–217.444

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Awards and honors

Retired numbers

Sources:[9]

No. Player Position Career Year retired
21Kristen DennisP1999-20022005
22Lisa PalmerP1986–19891990

Conference Awards and Honors

Sources:[9]

ACC Player of the Year
  • Eileen Schmidt, 1993
  • Kristen Dennis, 2002
  • Sara Larquier, 2005

ACC Freshman of the Year
  • Kristen Dennis, 1999
  • Ruby Rojas, 2000

References
  1. "Athletics Color Palette". University of Virginia Consumer Product Brand Standards (PDF). Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. "The Park". VirginiaSports.com. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ATHLETICS. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. "Palmer Park". virginiasports.com. University of Virginia Athletics. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  4. https://www.ncaa.com/history/softball/d1
  5. https://virginiasports.com/palmer-park/
  6. https://virginiasports.com/news/2024/05/12/hoos-earn-ncaa-bid-as-two-seed-in-knoxville-regional/
  7. https://virginiasports.com/sports/softball/roster/#staff
  8. "Virginia Softball History Coaching Records" (PDF). Static.VirginiaSports.com. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ATHLETICS. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  9. "Virginia Softball Honors & Awards and Retired Numbers" (PDF). VirginiaSports.com. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ATHLETICS. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
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