Evan Kafarakis

Softball preps for Big 12 Championship

Team on a five-game losing streak hopes to turn it around in Oklahoma

Last year’s postseason championship doesn’t mean anything during this year’s games.

Improved Iowa State stomps Kansas

The Kansas softball team’s offense couldn’t muster any prowess over the weekend, eventually leading to a sweep by Iowa State.

Despite winning an early-season match-up against Iowa State, Kansas failed to keep the Cyclones down. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 8-0 and 3-2 respectively.

Softball has roller coaster season

Team is on the way up, faces Iowa State on Saturday

The softball team many young players this year. The team learned from early losses and won its last few games.

Kansas softball can't compete with Wichita State

Shockers improve to 8-2 against Jayhawks

Kansas softball loses to Wichita State Shockers on Wednesday, 1-0 and 6-4.

Softball finds itself in familiar spot

The Jayhawks will meet the Shockers for the 75th time

After winning five of its last six games, Kansas takes on the Wichita State Shockers. Last year and this year, Kansas holds the seventh spot in the Big 12 Conference.

Jayhawk softball splits last home game

Jayhawks beat No. 3 Sooners on Saturday, fall short on Sunday

Senior pitcher ends career with disappointing performance. Underclassmen step in to finish the game.

Softball takes doubleheader from Nebraska, Creighton

Team wins two games in two cities

After sweeping Creighton and Nebraska, Kansas will play No. 3 Oklahoma this weekend at Arrocha Ballpark

Softball looks to continue road success

Trip through Nebraska provides opportunity to improve postseason resume

After sweeping Texas Tech, the Jayhawks look to keep their momentum going as they face Nebraska and Creighton this week.

Softball sweeps weekend series

Jayhawks win 4-1, 5-3 against Red Raiders

Kansas' early offense helped set the tone for the weekend games. By winning the series, the Jayhawks broke a five-game losing streak.

Softball loses two games to Missouri

The losses leave the team ‘frustrated.’

Jayhawks get a combined nine hits in the doubleheader but were not able to score any runs.

Softball looks to end losing streak against Missouri

The Jayhawks have won the last two matchups against the Tigers

A three-game losing streak looms over Kansas as it takes on Missouri in Lawrence, but the Jayhawks have come out on top the last two times the teams have met.

Softball falls to dominate Aggies

Weak pitching, hitting contributes to loss

Powerhouse Aggie pitcher holds Jayhawks to one hit. Kansas pitching staff gives up 16 hits.

Softball to face No. 5 Texas A&M

No games this week means more practice time for Jayhawks

Kansas takes on Texas A&M this weekend at Arrocha Ballpark. The Jayhawks have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.

Softball travels to Missouri

Jayhawks look for successful Border Showdown after splitting series with Texas

Kansas will face a challenge tonight at Missouri when it faces a Tiger team that is still undefeated in conference play.

Softball heads to Texas to face Longhorns

Coach believes practice key to moving in right direction

Seven games in seven days has prevented the team from practicing.

Offense responsible for softball team's loss

Jayhawks lose at home 3-0 to Cornhuskers

The offense and defense both had their problems, but the offense remained hitless until the fourth inning. Kansas sophomore pitcher Valerie George only allowed two hits after the second inning, but it was already too late for the Jayhawks.

Softball wants to put their loss behind them

Team hopes to return to winning streak after loss to Baylor

Baylor leaves Lawrence victorious after Sunday's game. Ramirez says the team enjoys being on home field with home crowd support.

Softball series swept by Bears

Kansas' late rally fell short to allow Baylor a total sweep.

The series loss to Baylor dropped Kansas’ Big 12 record 2-2. They Jayhawks are 25-11-1 for the season.

Softball team takes on Baylor

Jayhawks face the No. 12 Bears on Saturday

The softball team starts its five-game home stand at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The No. 12 Bears are looking to knock Kansas off its eight-game winning streak and add another win to their six-game streak.

Softball sweeps two-game series

Strong pitching leads Kansas past Missouri State.

Freshman pitcher Sarah Vertelka pitches complete game and leads Jayhawks to their 25th victory of the season.

Kansas readies for Missouri State

Jayhawks hope to extend their six-game streak against the Bears

After a weekend sweep of Oklahoma State, Kansas softball has won six straight. Currently the Jayhawks are 2-0 in the Big 12 Conference and 23-9-1 this season.

Kansas softball defeats UMKC

Home-field advantage helps the Jayhawks to an 8-0 victory

Strong team effort leads Kansas to a shutout victory against UMKC, its 10th against the Kangaroos since 2002.

Keeping streaks alive

Jayhawk softball takes on UMKC today

The softball team looks to improve its 10-2 record of late, and 18-1 all-record against the Kangaroos.

Softball pitcher throws no-hitter

Senior Kassie Humphreys leaves little doubt in championship game of Jayhawk Invitational

Humphreys faced 19 batters and struck out eight while throwing a pitching gem. She also contributed a home run on the offensive side of the game.

Softball kicks off invitational on Friday

The Jayhawks will be back at Arrocha Ballpark for the first time since February 8.

After a stellar weekend at the Tulsa Classic, the softball team returns to Lawrence for the Jayhawk invitational. They will start the tournament by facing Drake at 2 p.m. today.

Softball team loses tournament to Tulsa

Jayhawks win four games to earn spot in championship game

KU softball will play its first home game Friday after 18 consecutive games on the road.

Softball wins two games in tournament

Jayhawks fell to Kent State, Louisville; defeated Iowa, Kent State

Softball started off slow with two loses on Friday, but with wins on Saturday and Sunday the team evened its record in the weekend Red and Black Tournament in Louisville, Ky.

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