2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. North Texas' Hope Trautwein became the first player in DI NCAA softball history to throw seven-inning perfect game with 21 strikeouts. Texas Glory Fastpitch Softball Club. That type of loss would have derailed a lot of teams. bvito@dentonrc.com. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. But DeLong and his players had no room for such thoughts as they prepared for the matchup. 2. The school added covered batting cages and bullpens two years ago and put in a new infield surface and scoreboard this year. University of North Texas Softball - University of North Texas Athletics The official Softball page for the University of North Texas Mean Green The official Softball page for the University of North Texas Mean Green Skip to main content Top Stories Quick Links Skip Ad Watch Videos Skip Ad All Videos Skip Ad North Texas University Featured Athletes Early dates include visits to the Tracy Beard Invitational and Texas, so the Mean Green will have opportunities for more big wins before beginning conference play. The Governors snapped a run of 24 straight losing seasons when they went 39-19 in their lone season under DeLong in 2018. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle, and pitchers Olivia Ferrell and Courtney Wallace speak following the North Texas vs. Nebraska NCAA tournament regional softball game at Oklahoma State. GET LIVE SCORES >> North Texas 10-4 (0-0 Conference USA) Schedule; Stats; By The Numbers; News; Date: Loc: Opponent: Results: Win Prob: . Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Lake Creek (Texas) Lions were untouchable last year, going 41-0 to win the Texas 5A state tile. There was a problem saving your notification. There were 28 perfect games thrown during college's softball last full season in 2019. That number might be a bit anomalous considering there were just four in 2018 and two in 2017 according to the NCAA record book. Chance of rain 90%. bvito@dentonrc.com, By Brooke Colombo Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. All going down on strikes. Rain. Even though we didnt win that (second) game, we never let up that entire time.. He will be missed for sure. UNTs coach had gathered with his players at the North Texas Athletic Center to experience program history together when the NCAA revealed the fields for this weeks regional tournaments. Before DeLongs arrival, the program was a combined 91-122 the previous four years. Staff Writer Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. While at Cache, he led the Bulldogs to the 2013 state championship, as well as four regional championships and five district championships. Chance of rain 90%.. Pitcher/utility player Molly Rainey recently joined the program after transferring from Central Florida. There was a problem saving your notification. 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In his inaugural season, DeLong led the program to its first winning season since 2009 with a 31-21 record. I didnt know how good we would be, DeLong said of that first season. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. That is my goal. What they have contributed has really helped the program develop.. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. You have permission to edit this article. UNT had hoped that milestones would come more quickly when Kee arrived at the school. All-Tourney Pass Live Stats Softball / Feb 26, 2023 Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. As we improve our facilities, we will have a better shot to do what we want to do.. cbreeding@dentonrc.com. Under his tutelage, Cameron had 18 all-conference honorees, nine named all-region and two selected as All-Americans. Think about what kind of work goesin to striking out one batter. We have moved into that role of being the hunted team in this conference, DeLong said. The win proved to be the first win in North Texas intercollegiate athletics history over a top-five ranked team on the road. The Mean Green set program and school history on Feb. 29 when it knocked off No. The Mean Green continued to struggle over the last two years, despite the fact that the UNT athletic department has upgraded Lovelace Stadium. Rainfall around a half an inch. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Its a great feeling, DeLong said. There wont be any shortage of qualified coaches interested in this position, and we expect to hire someone who will build on the foundation that has been established.. Welcome to the 2022 high school season as it pertains to the national rankings compiled by Extra Inning Softball.. As in previous seasons of the Extra Elite 80, there's going to be 80 teams mentioned in each installment, but the teams will be ranked in order for the first . They were hungry, they wanted to be really good.. UNT had a chance to win the C-USA regular season title when it faced Marshall in its final game before the conference tournament. View Type: Toggle List View Toggle Card View Toggle Table View. We didnt lose many girls. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Were ready and excited to play.. UNT briefly considered building an entirely new stadium but elected to renovate its current home instead. Error! Chance of rain 90%.. The two teams squared off again later that day, with the Sooners coming out on top 15-8. Itwasn't even her first timestriking out 21 batters in a game. Success! A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Coach DeLong preaches about the importance of character, bonding and playing together, UNT center fielder Lexi Cobb said. 1. Our culture has been great, DeLong said. Baseball; Softball; Volleyball; Men's Cross Country; Men's Outdoor Track UNT lost its opening game in the Conference USA tournament 1-0 to Middle Tennessee, marking the fourth straight season the team had failed to win a conference tournament game. Asst softball coach 2: $120,000. Professionally, Zaleski played five seasons of National Pro Fastpitch with the Texas Thunder (2004-06) and the Rockford Thunder (2007-08). Perfection is a phenomena. You cant do it without the support of the administration and the financial backing. DeLong was well known in the Texas-Oklahoma softball community when he arrived at UNT. Create a password that only you will remember. Skip to main content. Now,forget the perfect game for just a moment. UNTs coach had a vision of what UNT could be back then. North Texas softball coach Rodney DeLong high-fives Hanna Rebar after she hit a home run last season at Lovelace Stadium. The Mean Green tied for Conference USA regular season in DeLongs debut season in 2019 and won the championship outright in 2021 before breaking through for the tournament title this year. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Freeman as the new Head Coach of the Eagles softball team after a nationwide search. Texas Woman's University. Opportunity knocked, Bryant said. The upcoming season contains a lot of question marks, both on and off the field. The measures were taking, always wearing our masks, staying six feet apart, we have hand sanitizer were doing all thats necessary so we can keep everybody healthy and well, Callahan explained. 2023 The University of Texas at Austin Athletics, J. Dan Brown Family Player Development Center. UNT received nine of the 10 first-place votes. During her time with the Islanders, her main focus was on a complete rebuild of a program that had gone just 8-43 the year prior to her arrival. APSU won a program-record three games on its way to a school-best third-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, and the Governors earned an at-large bid into the National Invitational Softball Championship. We want to win this league every year, but we also have bigger goals.. We won't share it with anyone else. Athletic Director & Head Softball. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. She cited what she saw as an uncomfortable environment within the program as the reason for her departure before her senior year. 2 Stanford. During the season, McFalls coached the team to . Staff Writer There is always pressure to win, Kee said before the season. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. Success! For his part, DeLong is glad the outbreaks occurred during the fall, not the season itself. Dillon Bryant confirmed on Tuesday that he is leaving the program after three seasons to pursue other. Prior to her year at OU, Zaleski spent two seasons as the head coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (2020-21). DeLong graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and has family in the area. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, River otters documented for first time at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Abbott calls for public school vouchers, but Denton ISD officials and a local legislator arent so sure, By John Fields Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Lewisville, TX / Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville: 5: Haley McAlexander: OF-So. Oklahoma has such a great offense and so many talented players, DeLong said. By submitting my information, I agree to the, What Patty Gasso Likes About Her OU Squad, North Texas Pitcher Hope Trautwein Tosses 21-Strikeout Perfect Game, Sooners Boom Their Way Past UCLA And Other College Softball Takeaways, Highlights: No. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Kee was unable to sustain the momentum UNT established during her debut campaign and struggled to retain players throughout her tenure. He has worked for Arizona PBS, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and the Cape Cod Baseball League. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. This fall, the team took a direct hit from COVID-19. Molly Rainey was intrigued by what DeLong had to say right away. This group is specifically for coaches needing to pick up players and players who are looking for teams. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. He and his players cite a host of factors from an improved roster to the support of UNTs administration. Aug 2012 - May 20141 year 10 months. Staff Writer 2022 Softball Roster # Full Name Pos Ht. 24 in its preseason poll. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. McKinney, Texas 75070, 2023 Texas Glory Softball. The Lawton native came to UNT after one season as the head coach at Austin Peay largely to return to a part of the country he considers home. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Invalid password or account does not exist. Bryant also worked under UNT coach Rodney DeLong at Austin Peay and Cameron. cc: @D1Softball, @ConferenceUSA, @notarabledays, @justfactsmaam, @NCAAsoftball #GMG x #MGSB x #HopeIsDope pic.twitter.com/OFUlP8CGNK, "That was a great performance by Hope," UNT head coach Rodney DeLong said in a school release. Trautwein went the final two innings to nail down the save. UNT didnt have nearly as far to go but was coming off four straight losing seasons under Tracey Kee when it turned to DeLong to build a winner. Its something we are doing.. OF Fr. It made us exponentially better playing for each other in every aspect of the game.. That set up a showdown with OU the following day. From day one, I wanted to win championships here. I want our program to become a perennial NCAA Tournament team, he explained. Cloudy this morning then windy with strong thunderstorms this afternoon. We have eight returning starters and our top two pitchers back.. There was a problem saving your notification. Create a password that only you will remember. 2022 Fall Report: North Texas. It really showed them this needed to be taken seriously.. So it was only fitting that on February 29, 2020, DeLong would lead his team to victory over the school he rooted for as a boy while making history at the same time. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. We are on track to get to where we want to go, DeLong said. By Brett Vito In 2019, DeLongs first season, the Mean Green won 35 games and captured its first Conference USA regular-season title. Seven innings pitched. Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. 1, 2016. Academic Year Hometown / High School; 1: Daphne Bogenschutz: RHP-So. BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870 and via Twitter at @brettvito. 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