Photo Gallery: KU softball season ends with hard-fought 12-10 loss to Michigan

By Staff     May 16, 2026

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Kansas players comfort infielder Campbell Bagshaw after she flied out to end the NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love's Field in Norman, Okla.
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Kansas infielder Hailey Cripe makes a play at second base during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas outfielder Ava Wallace walks back to the dugout after striking out during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas pitcher Lizzy Ludwig is emotional after losing an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas catcher Ella Boyer is emotional after losing an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Michigan outfielder Jenissa Conway celebrates at home plate after hitting the game-winning home run during an NCAA regional game against Kansas on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas outfielder Ava Wallace prepares to slide into home plate during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas outfielder Aynslee Linduff runs to first base during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas catcher Ella Boyer celebrates after reaching base during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas’ Hailey Cripe runs to first base during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Michigan infielder Madi Ramey tags out Kansas outfielder Presley Limbaugh during an NCAA regional game on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas pitcher Chloe Barber high-fives teammates after getting out of an inning during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas head coach Jennifer McFalls, left, greets Michigan associate head coach Jennifer Brundage at an NCAA regional game on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas first baseman Anna Soles (22) and catcher Ella Boyer (75) watch a ball hit by Michigan’s Indiana Langford (44) roll foul during an NCAA regional game on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas pitcher Lila Partridge delivers during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas pitcher Lila Partridge, left, hands the ball to teammate Lizzy Ludwig during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas center fielder Presley Limbaugh takes off running after hitting the ball during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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The Kansas dugout celebrates with catcher Ella Boyer after her home run during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas teammates welcome Ella Boyer at home plate after her home run during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas teammates welcome Ella Boyer at home plate after her home run during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas catcher Ella Boyer rounds the bases during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas pitcher Lizzy Ludwig winds up during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas third baseman Kadence Stafford makes a throw during an NCAA regional game against Michigan on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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