IX at 50: The Lady Vols Experience
Striking Out Gender Inequality: Monica Abbott
In this exciting chapter, Dr. Sarah and LaVonna welcome two-time Olympic silver medalist, professional softball player, and one of the most decorated players in the history of college softball, Monica Abbott. While at UT, Monica became the NCAA Division leader in wins, strikeouts, shutouts, and innings - records that still stand today. She also led the Lady Vols to three consecutive Women's College World Series appearances (2005-07), and a runner-up finish in 2007.
In this exciting chapter, Dr. Sarah and LaVonna welcome two-time Olympic silver medalist, professional softball player, and one of the most decorated players in the history of college softball, Monica Abbott. While at UT, Monica became the NCAA Division leader in wins, strikeouts, shutouts, and innings - records that still stand today. She also led the Lady Vols to three consecutive Women's College World Series appearances (2005-07), and a runner-up finish in 2007.