Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 24/16/1
Iowa State University
Department of Athletics
Women's Softball
Subject Files, 1979- [ongoing]
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Iowa State University. Department of Athletics. Women's Softball |
| title: | Subject Files |
| dates: | 1979- [ongoing] |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half document box) |
| collection number: | RS 24/16/1 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Iowa State University Department of Athletics, Women's Softball Subject Files, RS 24/16/1, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The Iowa State University Women's Softball program played for the first time in 1974. The early years were successful for the Cyclones as they won two Big 8 titles (1976, 1978). Iowa State was invited to play in the post-season National Invitational Championships, winning four games before falling twice and ending their run (1987). Iowa State also appeared in the top 20 of the national rankings for the first time (1987). In addition, Coach Deb Kuhn was named Big 8 Coach of the Year (1987). The Cyclones played in their first NCAA tournament the following season (1988), dropping their first two games in the double-elimination format. Playing in the Big 12 has proven to be difficult for Iowa State. The team has not won more than six conference game in any season since the start of the Big 12 (1996). The most wins overall in a single season since the start of the Big 12 is 29 (2008). The Iowa State Softball program has an overall record of 743-693-5 through the 2008 season. Head coaches:
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Collection description
The collection (1979- [ongoing]) contains histories written by students, a program from a Big 8 tournament (1979), a regular season roster (1994), and an undated home schedule. |
Organization
The collection is organized chronologically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
History - "ISU Softball, 1989: an Historical Event" |
1993 |
1 |
2 |
History - "Monsoon Season Hits the Iowa State Cyclones" |
1994 |
1 |
3 |
History - "Softball 1975: a Successful Season!" |
1993 |
1 |
4 |
History - "Winning Season: 1977 ISU Women's Softball" |
1994 |
1 |
5 |
History - "1978 Softball: the Year of Victory" |
1993 |
1 |
6 |
Program - Big 8 Softball Tournament |
1979 |
1 |
7 |
Roster - Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State |
1994 |
1 |
8 |
Schedules - home dates |
n.d. |
OVR |
Map case |
Schedule poster |
2008 |