University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

Keali Cochran Throwing ISA
Photo by: Claudia Staut
Keali Cochran Batting ISA
Photo by: Claudia Staut
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Jersey Number 15

Keali Cochran

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-6
  • High School:
    Beaumont High School
  • Hometown:
    Beaumont, Calif.

2026 | FRESHMAN
• Appeared in 19 games with 10 starts, totaling three hits, two runs, two RBI and four walks.
• Recorded hits against North Dakota State, Howard and Arizona. 
• Drove in a season-high two runs against North Dakota State on Feb. 21 and drew a season-high two walks against Central Michigan the same day.

HIGH SCHOOL/PREP

• A four-year varsity standout at Beaumont High School (Beaumont, Calif.).
• Named to the Citrus Belt League All-Conference Team all four years.

PERSONAL

• Three-time Scholar Athlete award recipient.
• Daughter of Lucas and Lindsay Cochran.
• Has two younger siblings, Emmaline and Lucas.

WHY MINNESOTA?
“I chose Minnesota for the culture, the team’s chemistry, and the academics.”

Highlights: Gophers 3, Northwestern 2
Saturday, May 02
Highlights: Gophers 6, North Dakota 2
Tuesday, April 21
Highlights: Gophers 2, Ohio State 1
Sunday, April 05
Highlights: Gophers 2, Illinois 0
Sunday, March 29