Virginia Cavaliers softball


The Virginia Cavaliers softball team represents University of Virginia in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Cavaliers are currently led by head coach Joanna Hardin. The team plays its home games at Palmer Park located on the university's Charlottesville campus.
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History

Virginia has played softball continuously since 1980, beginning NCAA play in 1982 when the organization began sponsoring the sport. The Cavaliers currently play their home games at Palmer Park, an on-campus stadium that opened in 2020.
The Cavaliers have been members of the Atlantic Coast Conference through their softball history, winning the 1994 ACC Tournament. They have qualified for the NCAA tournament three in program history, most recently in 2025.
Virginia has been led by head coach Joanna Hardin since 2017.

NCAA Tournament Appearances

The Cavaliers have qualified for the NCAA tournament three times, most recently in 2025.
20101–2Knoxville Regional
20242–2Knoxville Regional
20251–2Columbia Regional
TOTALS4–6

Awards and honors

Retired numbers

Sources:
21Kristen DennisP1999-20022005
22Lisa PalmerP1986–19891990

Conference Awards and Honors

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ACC Player of the Year

  • Eileen Schmidt, 1993
  • Kristen Dennis, 2002
  • Sara Larquier, 2005

ACC Freshman of the Year