Story byKSNT TopekaKU Softball looks to turn heads in 2026Sydney ClarkFri, February 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM UTC·1 min readLAWRENCE (KSNT) – The Jayhawks look to write a new story in the 2026 season. Kansas is coming off a less-than-optimal 2025 season, finishing 22-8 overall and 6-18 in conference play. The key addition this season is Kansas’ bullpen. A pitching squad full of nine deep, consisting of three freshmen, two junior transfers, and three returners. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“They’re just different looks, and that’s kind of the strategy, and the mindset that we have with our pitching staff this year,” KU head coach Jennifer McFalls said. The ‘Hawks will open the 2026 season at the USF Rawlings Invitational in Tampa, FL. The first game against Bethune-Cookman, followed by games against Illinois State, USF, Michigan, Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast. Big 12 play will open up on Mar.
