Rutgers Scarlet Knights softball

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights softball
Founded1975
UniversityRutgers University–New Brunswick
Head coachKristen Butler (4th season)
ConferenceBig Ten
LocationPiscataway, NJ
Home stadiumRutgers Softball Complex
NicknameScarlet Knights
ColorsScarlet[1]
 
AIAW WCWS appearances
1979, 1981
NCAA Tournament appearances
1984, 1994

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights softball team represents Rutgers University–New Brunswick in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Scarlet Knights are currently led by head coach Kristen Butler. The team plays its home games at Rutgers Softball Complex located on the university's campus.[2]

History[edit]

Coaching history[edit]

Years Coach Record %
1975–1979 No Coach 76–26–1 .743
1980–2006 Pat Willis 644–564–8 .533
2007–2018 Jay Nelson 279–354 .441
2019–present Kristen Butler 72–106 .404

Source:[3]

Coaching staff[edit]

Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Rutgers in current position
Kristen Butler Head coach 4th
Rod Radcliffe Assistant coach 1st
Brandon Duncan Assistant coach 1st
Marcus Smith Volunteer Assistant Coach 1st
Lauren Moroch Director of Operations 4th
Reference:[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Colors | Visual Identity System". Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  2. ^ "Rutgers Softball Complex". ScarletKnights.com. Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Rutgers Softball Record Book" (PDF). ScarletKnights.com. Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  4. ^ "2019 Rutgers Softball Coaching Staff". ScarletKnights.com. Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.