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The Michigan State Spartans softball team represents Michigan State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans are currently led by head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. The team plays its home games at Secchia Stadium located on the university's campus.[2]
| Michigan State Spartans softball | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1972 |
| University | Michigan State University |
| Head coach | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley (1st season) |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Home stadium | Secchia Stadium (Capacity: 1,100) |
| Nickname | Spartans |
| Colors | Green and white[1] |
| AIAW Tournament champions | |
| 1976 | |
| AIAW WCWS appearances | |
| 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1997, 1999, 2003, 2004 | |
| Conference Tournament championships | |
| 2004 | |
Coaching history
| Years | Coach | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1973 | Anne Irwin | 19–9–1 | .672 |
| 1974–1975 | Margo Snively | 36–14–1 | .716 |
| 1976–1979 | Dianne Ulibarri | 91–53 | .632 |
| 1980–1993 | Gloria Becksford | 259–408–4 | .389 |
| 1994–2022 | Jacquie Joseph | 752–811–1 | .481 |
| 2023–Present | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley | 0–0–0 | – |
AIAW Women's College World Series National Championships
| Season | Record | Head coach |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 24–4 | Dianne Ulibarri |
Conference tournament championships
| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Big Ten Conference | Ann Arbor, MI | Jacquie Joseph |
| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Michigan State in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharonda McDonald-Kelley | Head coach | 1st | |
| Danielle Stenger | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| Nadia Taylor | Assistant coach | 1st | |
| TBA | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Jessica Bograkos | Operations Assistant | 5th | |
| Angela Dunn | Student Manager | 3rd | |
| Emily Mallo | Student Manager | 2nd | |
| Chandler Castle | Athletic Trainer | 2nd | |
| Reference:[4] | |||
- Gloria Becksford, 1986
- Jacquie Joseph, 2003
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