Oregon softball rebuilds roster with transfers and coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Oregon softball is making significant changes ahead of the 2027 season. Coach Melyssa Lombardi has added two transfers from BYU: outfielder Ilove'a Brittingham and pitcher Kate Dahle. The Ducks aim to fill the gaps left by departing seniors Lyndsey Grein, Elise Sokolsky, Elon Butler, and Amari Harper. Additionally, the coaching staff has seen changes, with Sydney Romero promoted to associate head coach after the departure of Sam Marder. These moves come after the Ducks faced an early exit in the NCAA Eugene Regional in May.
- •Ilove'a Brittingham recorded 32 home runs at BYU.
- •Kate Dahle joins a rebuilding pitching rotation.
- •Oregon lost key players to graduation and transfers.
- •Sam Marder is no longer with the coaching staff.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon softball makes roster, coaching changes ahead of 2027 season
"Oregon softball adds two BYU transfers and makes coaching staff changes as Melyssa Lombardi rebuilds the roster.
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