Gerry Pinkston Stadium Named Best in Nation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Gerry Pinkston Stadium was named the Netting Professionals/NFCA Field of the Year, it was announced Friday.

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This award, made possible by NFCA Official Sponsor Netting Professionals, recognizes top fields/stadiums in the nation for their flawless grounds maintenance and exceptional playing surfaces. These locations are selected by the NFCA Awards Committee for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Cal JC, NWAC, and High School.

The winners were nominated by NFCA member coaches and selected by a panel of their peers on the NFCA Awards Committee. They will be recognized on Dec. 10 during the NFCA Convention's annual Awards Brunch.

Central Oklahoma plays all its home games at Gerry Pinkston Stadium, located on the north side of campus directly west of Hamilton Field House.

Following major renovations in late 2016 and into early 2017, the once standard field is now one of the finest softball facilities in the nation. The Bronchos play on artificial turf in an intimate, raised setting with room for nearly 350 spectators. A new top-of-the-line clubhouse was added on the first-base line with direct access to the dugout and the field. The clubhouse includes a lobby, coaches office, and a second-to-none locker room.

Batting and pitching cages, public restrooms, and a press box were also added. The press box has ample work space as well as a separate broadcast booth. UCO christened the renovated stadium on March 15, 2017.

The university renamed the facility Gerry Pinkston Stadium on Oct. 29, 2021.

Central has an all-time record of 381-143-1 (72.6 winning percentage) in the facility, which opened in 1994.

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