Melsted was the head coach at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for 20 seasons. She put together one of the most accomplished resumes in the history of Division II softball. She ...

Just over six years after she was hired, the University of Minnesota announced Friday that Piper Ritter has been fired as the head coach of the softball team. "I want to thank Piper for dedicating ...

Melsted, who has spent the past 20 years as the coach of Division II Augustana, replaces Piper Ritter, who was fired May 8 after six seasons. Melsted signed a five-year contract. At Augustana, Melsted ...

SAMANTHA ROERING: Hello, Gopher fans. It’s Samantha Roering with the Minnesota Daily, and you’re listening to The Gold Standard, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota sports. Welcome to ...