University of Minnesota Athletics
2023 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 24
Billi Connell
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Luverne HS
- Hometown:
- Luverne, Minn.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped at Luverne High School playing for head coach Brooks Maurer
• Earned a spot on the 2022 Class AA Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association and MN Softball Hub All-State First Teams
• Named to the 2022 Alliance League All-Star Team Watch List representing the Heart of America Fastpitch League
• An all-conference honoree from 2018-21 and was named to the All-State Team in both 2018 and 2021
• Also lettered in hockey for the Cardinals
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jenny and Chris Connell
• Has one sibling, Conner
• Lists skiing and cooking as interests outside of softball
• "The University of Minnesota has always been my dream school because of the location and education opportunities it offers. When I received the opportunity to represent my home state at Minnesota, I knew it was the best place for me to continue my next four years. When I visited campus, it felt very welcoming, and I loved the idea of being close to the city, but not being overwhelmed by it."
• Prepped at Luverne High School playing for head coach Brooks Maurer
• Earned a spot on the 2022 Class AA Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association and MN Softball Hub All-State First Teams
• Named to the 2022 Alliance League All-Star Team Watch List representing the Heart of America Fastpitch League
• An all-conference honoree from 2018-21 and was named to the All-State Team in both 2018 and 2021
• Also lettered in hockey for the Cardinals
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jenny and Chris Connell
• Has one sibling, Conner
• Lists skiing and cooking as interests outside of softball
• "The University of Minnesota has always been my dream school because of the location and education opportunities it offers. When I received the opportunity to represent my home state at Minnesota, I knew it was the best place for me to continue my next four years. When I visited campus, it felt very welcoming, and I loved the idea of being close to the city, but not being overwhelmed by it."
Highlights: Gophers 2, Illinois 0
Sunday, March 29
Highlights: Gophers 5, Illinois 2
Friday, March 27
Highlights: Gophers 1, Iowa 0
Sunday, March 22
Highlights: Gophers 2, Iowa 0
Friday, March 20
