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Oregon State Beavers softball
2023 Oregon State Beavers softball team
Founded1975
UniversityOregon State University
Head coachLaura Berg (11th season)
ConferencePac-12
LocationCorvallis, OR
Home stadiumKelly Field (Capacity: 750)
NicknameBeavers
ColorsOrange and black[1]
   
NCAA WCWS appearances
2006, 2022
AIAW WCWS appearances
1977, 1978, 1979
NCAA Super Regional appearances
2006, 2022
NCAA Tournament appearances
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
Regular Season Conference championships
2005

The Oregon State Beavers softball team represents Oregon State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Pac-12 Conference. The Beavers are currently led by head coach Laura Berg. The team plays their home games at Kelly Field, formerly known as Oregon State Softball Complex, located on the university's campus.[2]

History

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Coaching history

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Years Coach Record %
1975–1976 Diane Thompson 23–13 .639
1977 Rayne Brooks 18–13–1 .578
1978–1980 Rita Emery 55–28–1 .661
1981–1985 Ellen Margolis 145–76–1 .655
1986–1988 Carol Browning 45–80 .360
1989–1994 Vickie Dugan 64–201 .242
1995–2012 Kirk Walker 594–491–3 .547
2013–present Laura Berg 268-232–1 .536

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Championships

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Conference Championships

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Season Conference Record Head coach
2005 Pac-12 Conference 13–8 Kirk Walker

Coaching staff

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Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Oregon State in current position
Laura Berg Head coach 11th
Eric Leyba Associate Head Coach 5th
Jamie Wiggins Assistant coach 1st
Shelly Prochaska Player Development 4th
Sarah Hoechlin Director of Operations 2nd
Reference:[4]

Notable players

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Conference awards

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Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year
  • Brianne McGowan (2005)
Pac-12 Coach of the Year

References

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  1. ^ "Colors | Oregon State University Relations and Marketing". July 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "OSU Softball Complex". OSUBeavers.com. Oregon State Athletics. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Oregon State Softball Record Book". OSUBeavers.com. Oregon State Athletics. Retrieved 19 Feb 2023.
  4. ^ "Oregon State Softball Coaches". OSUBeavers.com. Oregon State Athletics. Retrieved 19 Feb 2023.
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