TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Softball program will embark on a 10-day trip to Italy beginning June 30. Arizona Softball’s foreign tour to Italy is being fully-funded by generous gifts from the Italian Baseball Softball Federation and donors.
“I want to thank the Italian Baseball Softball Federation and our donors for their generous contributions to make this entire trip happen,” said head coach Caitlin Lowe. “On our foreign tour, we will be helping the Italian softball team prepare for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup while also sightseeing and learning about the country and culture of Italy. This will be an amazing experience for our team, and I cannot thank the Italian team and our donors enough.”
Arizona will play seven games against Italy to prepare the Italian National Team for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup being held in Italy from July 15-20. In addition to playing against Italy, the team will travel to Cividale Del Friuli, Palmanova, Trieste, Udine, Aquileia, Verona, and Venice during the trip.
Arizona will be traveling with current student-athletes including graduated seniors Ali Blanchard, Carlie Scupin, and Allie Skaggs. Incoming freshmen Emma Kavanaugh, Jenna Sniffen, Kate Vance, Anyssa Wild, and Sarah Wright along with transfers Sydney Stewart and Saya Swain will be joining the Wildcats on the trip.
Visit arizonawildcats.com for updates throughout the team’s trip to Italy.