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.

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 twice in program history, most recently in 2024.

Virginia has been led by head coach Joanna Hardin since 2017.

NCAA Tournament Appearances
The Cavaliers have qualified for the NCAA tournament twice, most recently in 2024.

Retired numbers
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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

 * Kristen Dennis, 1999
 * Ruby Rojas, 2000