PHOTOS: KU softball falls to Arizona

By Staff     Apr 13, 2025

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KU senior Sara Roszak attempts to lay down a tag on Arizona's Dakota Kennedy as she slides safely into second base on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

The Kansas softball team fell 11-1 to No. 13 Arizona on Sunday at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence. Arizona held the upper hand all weekend, sweeping the Jayhawks in three games.

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KU head coach Jennifer McFalls attends the pre-game coaches’ meeting before the Jayhawks take on the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU shortstop Hailey Cripe throws over to first baseman Campbell Bagshaw while getting ready to start an inning during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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Players from the KU softball team celebrate senior Katie Brooks before the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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The KU softball team celebrates after senior Olivia Bruno crosses home plate, finishing her home run trot, against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Olivia Bruno rounds third base after hitting a homerun to left field against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Olivia Bruno takes a swing at an Arizona pitch that she would send over the outfield wall for a homerun on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Sara Roszak relays in a throw from the outfield after an Arizona hit on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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After charging to an Arizona hit, KU sophomore September Flangan (12) watches as senior Olivia Bruno fires a throw over to first base during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha ballpark in Lawrence Kansas.

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KU senior Sara Roszak (left) goes to tag out Arizona baserunner Jenna Sniffen at second base during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Katie Brooks (16) poses with her family while being honored before the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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KU senior Katie Brooks is honored before the Jayhawks game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU sophomore Kadence Stafford throws to the infield after fielding an Arizona hit during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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The KU softball team shakes hands after their game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU freshman Ava Wallace watches as her hit travels foul during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Sara Roszak follows through after taking a swing at an Arizona pitch on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, kansas.

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KU sophomore September Flannagan watches her hit as it travels to the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU freshman Ava Wallace stays focused as she watches an Arizona pop fly into her glove during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU junior Campbell Bagshaw prepares for the play while Arizona’s Paige Dimler stands on first base during the softball game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Katie Brooks makes her way through her windup before delivering a pitch to an Arizona batter on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU junior Campbell Bagshaw attempts to line her barrel up with an Arizona pitch during the Jayhawks game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Olivia Bruno keeps her eyes on the Arizona Pitcher as she waits for a pitch during the Jayhawks’ game at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, April 13, 2205.

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KU junior Hailey Cripe draws a line in the dirt with her bat during a long break before her at bat against an Arizona pitcher during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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As KU freshman Kennedy Diggs jogs off the field, senior Sara Roszak gives her a pat on the back during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU freshman Kennedy Diggs starts her pitching motion towards an Arizona batter during the Jayhawks’ game at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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KU sophomore September Flanagan hits a ground ball during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU junior Aynslee Linduff fires in a throw from the outfield after an Arizona hit to the outfield during the Jayhawks’ game on Sunday, April 13, 2205, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU third baseman September Flanagan creeps into her stance to prepare for the play ahead during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU outfielder Kadence Stafford tracks down an Arizona pop fly during the Jayhawks’ game at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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KU senior Natalie Marshall catches a Jayhawk pitch as she sits behind the plate during the softball game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Olivia Bruno winds up to fire a pitch to an Arizona batter during the Jayhawks’ game at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

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KU junior Presley Limbaugh rounds first base after her hit is caught by and Arizona outfielder during the Jayhawk’s game on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU junior Presley Limbaugh steps into her swing as she prepares to slap at an Arizona pitch on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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After backing up left fielder Kadence Stafford (right), KU junior Hailey Cripe attempts to throw the Arizona runner out at second base on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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KU senior Natalie Marshall steps back into position after calling out a play to her team during the Jayhawks’ game against Arizona on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kansas.

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