The Vikings have enjoyed a run of success unprecedented in the history of the Lawrence softball program. Under the leadership of head coach Kim Tatro, a five-time Midwest Conference Coach of the Year, the Vikings won three conference championships from 1997-99.
The Vikings' regular season, beginning with indoor workouts in February, includes doubleheader meetings with each of the four other schools in their division. The top two teams in the North and South divisions qualify for a two-day, double-elimination Midwest Conference Tournament to determine the league champion and award the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. In March, during spring break, the Vikings travel to Florida for a week of games and practice.
In 1998 and 1999, Lawrence played in the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time in school history. Lawrence has played in the Midwest Conference Tournament five consecutive years from 2002-06, winning the North Division championship in 2002, 2003, and 2005.
Current Season
Recent Headlines
Gurholt named Player of the Year; four Vikings chosen for All-Midwest Conference team
Shortstop Carli Gurholt (pictured) shared North Division Player of the Year honors to lead Lawrence's four selections to the All-Midwest Conference team. Gurholt and first baseman were both named to the first team, and third baseman Jenna Reichel and center fielder Katie Simonson were chosen for the second team. More ...
Reichel named to Academic All-District 5 Team
Lawrence softball standout Jenna Reichel (pictured) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 Team. Reichel was a second-team selection. More ...
Vikings sweep Carroll in season finale
Carli Gurholt (pictured) belted a pair of homers and broke Lawrence's season RBI record as the Lawrence softball team swept a Midwest Conference doubleheader from Carroll on Wednesday by the scores of 7-3 and 9-6. Ellen French went 4-for-4 in the second game to tie the Lawrence record for hits in a game. More ...
Past Seasons
Links