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Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium was built in 1996 at a cost of $2.6 million. The stadium seats approximately 1,200 and is named after benefactor Katie Pressly. The stadium features a clay infield and a natural grass outfield, and complies with NCAA and Olympic specifications.
The Petersen Sports Complex (PSC) is a 12.32-acre (4.99 ha) sports complex on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.It houses Charles L. Cost Field, Vartabedian Field, and Ambrose Urbanic Field, the respective home practice and competition venues of the university's NCAA Division I varsity athletic baseball, softball, and men's and women's soccer teams.
In 1978 a space south of Hayward Field was designated for the softball program. By 1987, the expanding Ducks track program needed more space, and the softball area at Hayward was converted to the hammer area. [11] The softball program then moved to Howe Field, where dugouts were added, and temporary lights were brought in for telecast games.
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The stadium is estimated to cost $1.5 billion, of which $380 million would come from public funds and the rest coming from the private sector. [ 2 ] In May 2024, the Athletics hired investment firm Galatiotio Sports Partners to raise $500 million for the ballpark. [ 12 ]
The Red and Charline McCombs Field is the current home of the University of Texas Longhorn Women's Softball team. [1] Opening in 1998 at a cost of $4.5 million, the stadium seats 1,254 and is named after university benefactor Red McCombs and his wife Charline. It features a clay infield and a grass outfield. [2]
In 2019, a new artificial field turf was installed by GeoSurfaces at the commencement of the season. Lamson Park routinely ranks in the top-ten nationally both in attendance, as well as atmosphere. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] A new attendance record was established on February 15, 2020, with 3,107 in attendance to watch UL defeat LSU by a score of 2–1.
In 2019, a 7,125-square foot hitting facility was completed along the right field line at a cost of $1 million. [3] In 2024 a new LED lighting system was installed prior to the season to "improve visibility and lower maintenance costs." [4] The dimensions of the outfield are 320 feet (98 m) down the foul lines and 400 feet (122 m) to center ...