KEARNEY, Neb., March 20 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska at Kearney softball team opened its home schedule Friday against Pittsburg State, unveiling a newly renovated Dryden Park softball field.
The project was a collaboration between UNK Athletics and the City of Kearney, with funding from UNK, the Cope Foundation, the Blessing Foundation and athletic department donor Donna Bamford.
Upgrades include expanded dugouts, now twice their previous size, and enclosed bullpens with new dirt. Field enhancements feature a resurfaced infield, upgraded backstop fencing and new foul poles and Loper branding.
Fan and media amenities were also modernized with a new press box, scoreboa...