Latest news with #Bryan-CollegeStationRegional
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who is Dot Richardson? What to know about Liberty softball coach ahead of Super Regionals
Who is Dot Richardson? What to know about Liberty softball coach ahead of Super Regionals Show Caption Hide Caption How the SEC's softball dominance could carry it through to the Women's College World Series The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson shares the top storylines she's following through the NCAA softball tournament, starting with the SEC's biggest strengths. Liberty softball pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the NCAA softball tournament last weekend. The unranked Flames became the first program in NCAA history to knock off the No. 1 overall seed in the regional round by winning the Bryan-College Station Regional in College Station, Texas, last weekend. Liberty opened the tournament with a win over the Aggies and then won the "if necessary" game on Sunday to advance to the super regional for the first time in history. REQUIRED READING: NCAA softball winners and losers: Texas A&M stunned; Oklahoma, Texas roll If it were not for a walk-off three-run home run by Oregon's Dezianna Patmon against Stanford, Liberty would have had the opportunity to host the super regional round. However, the Flames will travel to Eugene, Oregon to take on the No. 16 Ducks this weekend in the Eugene Super Regional. While Liberty has become a softball darling overnight, the program is in the position it is because of longtime coach Dot Richardson. The fifth head coach in Liberty softball history hit all the right buttons against Texas A&M. Here's what you need to know about Richardson, including her coaching career record and her softball career: Who is Liberty coach Dot Richardson? Dorothy "Dot" Richardson is the fifth coach in Liberty softball program history and was hired by the program on July 17, 2013. The Flames were coming off a 20-37 record and a second straight losing year under Paul Wetmore. He retired following the 2013 season after a 10-year stint as the coach. Liberty won just 11 games in the first year under Richardson, but improved by 18 wins in her second season. After struggling to find success early on, the Flames are making their fifth straight NCAA tournament appearance. Richardson began her coaching career as an assistant coach at Adelphi University while completing her master's degree in 1988. She then served as an assistant coach with Oregon State and served as an advisor/instructional coach for Montverde Academy's softball team. Along with being a successful softball player and coach, Richardson is also a licensed orthopedic surgeon in the state of Florida. She earned her master's degree in exercise physiology and health from Adelphi University and then her medical degree from the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. Richardson did her postdoctoral residency at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles County Medical Center for six years from 1993 to 1999. She did an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles from 1999 to 2000. Dot Richardson softball playing career Richardson was a strong softball player before becoming a coach, as she was inducted into the USA Softball Hall of Fame in 2006, into the UCLA Hall of Fame in 1996 and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Hall of Fame in 2015. In 1982, Richardson helped UCLA earn the first of its 11 national championships, serving as the Bruins' starting shortstop. Richardson, from Orlando, Florida, began her career at Western Illinois before transferring to the Bruins. With UCLA, she was named the team MVP three times and finished her career with a .349 batting average. Richardson was named the NCAA Player of the Decade for the 1980s. In 1996, Richardson hit a two-run home run in a 3-1 victory over China in the gold medal game in Atlanta. She was also on the 2000 Sydney Olympic USA team that won gold. In addition to her Olympic success, Richardson was also on U.S. teams that won five Pan American Games gold medals and four World Championship gold medals. Richardson retired as an active softball player following the 2000 Olympics. Dot Richardson career coaching record Here's a look at Richardson's coaching career, which has spanned 12 seasons, all with the Flames:
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M Softball returning players & 2026 roster outlook
Texas A&M Softball returning players & 2026 roster outlook The 2025 Texas A&M softball season came to an unexpected end in the Bryan-College Station Regional, as the top-seeded Aggies fell to Liberty. This historic upset marks the first time a No. 1 seed has failed to advance to a Super Regional, solidifying its place in college softball history. While credit is due to the Lady Flames, Texas A&M had been dominant, averaging nearly 10 runs per game over the last month. This thrilling game was a win for softball, highlighting the talent in mid-major programs and underscoring the need for selection committees to consider top mid-major teams as regional hosts. For the Aggies, it was a heartbreaking loss, especially for the seniors who laid the foundation for one of the program's most successful regular seasons. Their contributions will leave a lasting legacy, inspiring future Texas A&M softball players with their dedication and spirit. The 12th Man showed up in full force this season, proving that if head coach Trisha Ford fields a competitive team, fans will pack the stands. Looking ahead, Texas A&M boasts a strong returning core, and depending on transfer portal moves, the Aggies could be contenders once again next season. Below are the key players departing, returning, and positions of need going into 2026. Key Players Departing: Pitcher - Emiley Kennedy - Emiley Kennedy Pitcher - Emily Leavitt - Emily Leavitt Infield - Koko Wooley - Koko Wooley Outfield - Allie Enright - Allie Enright Outfield - Kramer Eschete - Kramer Eschete Catcher - Olivia Johnson - Olivia Johnson Catcher/DH - Mac Barbara Key Players Returning: Pitcher - Sydney Lessentine - Sydney Lessentine Pitcher - Kate Munnerlyn - Kate Munnerlyn Pitcher - Sidne Peters - Sidne Peters Infielder - Mya Perez - Mya Perez Infielder - Kennedy Powell - Kennedy Powell Infielder - Amari Harper - Amari Harper Infielder - KK Dement - KK Dement Infielder - Frankie Vrazel Positions of need: Experienced Outfielder Veteran Catcher for competition for competition Designated Hitter with a Power with a Power Veteran pitcher with extensive innings in the circle. Despite the heartbreaking end to the season, Texas A&M softball has much to build upon for the future. With a strong core returning and the potential for key additions through the transfer portal, the Aggies remain poised for another competitive run next season. Stay tuned, big things are ahead for Aggie softball. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Fox Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Patmon's walk-off 3-run HR helps Oregon beat Stanford 10-7, win Eugene Regional
Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dezianna Patmon hit a walk-off three-run home run, Emma Cox and Katie Flannery also hit homers and Oregon beat Stanford 10-7 on Sunday night to win the Eugene Regional. No. 16 seed Oregon (50-8) will play host to Liberty, which beat top-seeded and No. 1 Texas A&M in the Bryan-College Station Regional, in the super regionals next weekend. Paige Sinicki hit a one-out single in the seventh, stole second base and advanced to third on a throwing error and Emma Cox was intentionally walked before Patmon hit the next pitch over the wall left field to give the Ducks their first lead. Patmon hit a lead-off triple in the sixth and scored on a two-out single by Kai Luschar to make it 7-7. Joie Economides hit a grand slam in the first inning and added a three-run shot in the third for Stanford (42-12). Elise Sokolsky (18-4) came on with two out and runners on the corners and got Economides to groundout to end the game. Rylie McCoy and Kedre Luschar blasted three-run home runs as the Ducks routed the Cardinals 15-5 to force the second game. Kai Luschar went 3 for 3 and scored three runs, Kedre Luschar had four RBIs and Paige Sinicki had three RBIs. Lyndsey Grein (28-2) went three innings for the win, giving up three earned runs. Elise Sokolsky threw three innings of one-hit ball for her fifth save. ___ AP college sports: recommended in this topic
Hamilton Spectator
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Patmon's walk-off 3-run HR helps Oregon beat Stanford 10-7, win Eugene Regional
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dezianna Patmon hit a walk-off three-run home run, Emma Cox and Katie Flannery also hit homers and Oregon beat Stanford 10-7 on Sunday night to win the Eugene Regional. No. 16 seed Oregon (50-8) will play host to Liberty, which beat top-seeded and No. 1 Texas A&M in the Bryan-College Station Regional, in the super regionals next weekend. Paige Sinicki hit a one-out single in the seventh, stole second base and advanced to third on a throwing error and Emma Cox was intentionally walked before Patmon hit the next pitch over the wall left field to give the Ducks their first lead. Patmon hit a lead-off triple in the sixth and scored on a two-out single by Kai Luschar to make it 7-7. Joie Economides hit a grand slam in the first inning and added a three-run shot in the third for Stanford (42-12). Elise Sokolsky (18-4) came on with two out and runners on the corners and got Economides to groundout to end the game. Rylie McCoy and Kedre Luschar blasted three-run home runs as the Ducks routed the Cardinals 15-5 to force the second game. Kai Luschar went 3 for 3 and scored three runs, Kedre Luschar had four RBIs and Paige Sinicki had three RBIs. Lyndsey Grein (28-2) went three innings for the win, giving up three earned runs. Elise Sokolsky threw three innings of one-hit ball for her fifth save. ___ AP college sports:
Winnipeg Free Press
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Patmon's walk-off 3-run HR helps Oregon beat Stanford 10-7, win Eugene Regional
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dezianna Patmon hit a walk-off three-run home run, Emma Cox and Katie Flannery also hit homers and Oregon beat Stanford 10-7 on Sunday night to win the Eugene Regional. No. 16 seed Oregon (50-8) will play host to Liberty, which beat top-seeded and No. 1 Texas A&M in the Bryan-College Station Regional, in the super regionals next weekend. Paige Sinicki hit a one-out single in the seventh, stole second base and advanced to third on a throwing error and Emma Cox was intentionally walked before Patmon hit the next pitch over the wall left field to give the Ducks their first lead. Patmon hit a lead-off triple in the sixth and scored on a two-out single by Kai Luschar to make it 7-7. Joie Economides hit a grand slam in the first inning and added a three-run shot in the third for Stanford (42-12). Elise Sokolsky (18-4) came on with two out and runners on the corners and got Economides to groundout to end the game. Rylie McCoy and Kedre Luschar blasted three-run home runs as the Ducks routed the Cardinals 15-5 to force the second game. Kai Luschar went 3 for 3 and scored three runs, Kedre Luschar had four RBIs and Paige Sinicki had three RBIs. Lyndsey Grein (28-2) went three innings for the win, giving up three earned runs. Elise Sokolsky threw three innings of one-hit ball for her fifth save. ___ AP college sports:
