Softball to Host Fall Tournament This Weekend
September 25, 2009 | Softball
Sept. 25, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville softball team will host a fall tournament Sept. 26-27 at Ulmer Stadium. The tournament field includes Bellarmine, Morehead State and Murray State. The Cards will face Bellarmine Saturday at 11 a.m. and Murray State at 3 p.m.
The Cards are coming off of a record-setting season in 2009, finishing at 48-11, setting a new mark for wins and tying the record for fewest losses after reaching their sixth straight NCAA regional appearance. Additionally, Louisville was a mainstay in the top 25 rankings, reaching a program-high of 14th in both the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and USA Softball polls. U of L closed the season at No. 24 in the NFCA poll.
The Cards return 12 letterwinners and seven starters from last year's team including All-Americans Melissa Roth and Kristen Wadwell. Eight newcomers will also open play at Ulmer Stadium this weekend.
Louisville Fall Invitational Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 26
Louisville vs. Bellarmine - 11 a.m.
Murray vs. Bellarmine - 1 p.m.
Louisville vs. Murray - 3 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Louisville vs. Bellarmine - 11 a.m.
Louisville vs. Morehead - 1 p.m.
Bellarmine vs. Morehead - 3 p.m.
