Jan. 8, 2008

In 2008, the Tigers will play their first full season in their new $1.7 million Tiger Softball Complex on the University of Memphis' Park Avenue Campus on the corner of Park Avenue and Getwell Road.

The natural grass outfield boasts spacious locker rooms and dugouts on each side of the base path. The dimension of the 275 capacity stadium are 200 to the right and left fields and 220 to center. Bullpens are found to the side of each dugout and a batting cage rests beyond the right field fence. The press box to the complex consists of two broadcast booths and two workroom areas. High speed wireless Internet is available for the working media.

Memphis officially dedicated its new stadium on Saturday, April 7 before the final contest of a three-game series with Tulsa. University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley C. Raines threw out the ceremonial first pitch to sophomore Kimmi Hayden in front of a full house. U of M Athletic Director R.C. Johnson and other school administrators were also in attendance, and the first 250 fans received a commemorative souvenir ticket.

The Tigers began playing in the new facility on March 24 in a three-game series against Houston. In all, Memphis played 18 home games in the stadium in 2007 and finished with a 12-6 record at the new complex. The Tigers averaged an attendance of 224 for the 11 dates.

"This is huge for our program," said Memphis head coach Windy Thees. "Having a place close to campus that is as beautiful as this place is wonderful. We've got the brick and the blue roofs. Everything about it screams Memphis and first class. Especially for recruiting purposes, having a place like this is going to make this program grow and grow."

Directions to the Tiger Softball Complex

From I-240 take Exit 20 toward Getwell Rd. Take Exit 20 toward North Getwell Rd. Travel about 1.9 miles and turn right onto Park Loop into the University of Memphis Park Avenue Campus. Stay on the right, and the Tiger Softball Complex will be on the right.

Year    Overall    Pct.    C-USA    Pct.
2007    12-6       .667    7-5      .583

Tiger Softball Complex Attendance

2007    2,267 (11 dates)    224 Avg.

Top Five Tiger Softball Complex Crowds

1.    346    vs. UCF (DH) - 5/5/07
2.    267    vs. Tulsa - 4/7/07
3.    241    vs. UT Martin (DH) - 3/28/07
4.    237    vs. Tulsa (DH) - 4/6/07
5.    220    vs. Houston (DH) - 3/24/07