In 2005, the University of Dayton softball program played its first game in the new UD Softball Stadium. UD Softball Stadium is part of the UD Sports Complex, a multi-million dollar project located on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard near the UD Arena on the banks of the Great Miami River. The complex is comprised of the new UD Softball Stadium, Time Warner Cable Stadium (baseball), the Jerry Von Mohr Practice Facility (football, track & field), UD Arena (baseketball), and Welcome Stadium (football). UD softball stadium features dugouts, batting cages, bullpens with multiple pitching rubbers and a state-of-the-art natural grass playing surface. Future plans include grandstand seating, press box, concessions and permanent restrooms. The unique location along the river offers fans scenic views of the river and Carrillon park while enjoying Dayton Flyers softball games.

"We love our new home!" head coach Jodi Eickemeyer said. "I would rate it as one of the nicest facilities that we have played in my 11 years of coaching. It is the best surface that we played on. The outfield is smooth and the infield is nice and soft. The location is ideal...Our new field definitely spoils us when we play at home."

The first pitch at UD Softball Stadium (March 26, 2005)

UD Softball Stadium Facts
Opened: March 26, 2005 (vs Massachusetts)
First UD Win: March 27, 2005 (7-0 vs IPFW)
Winning Pitcher: Melissa Myher
Inaugural Season Record: 9-4
All-Time Record: 22-25
First pitch: Erin LaFayette to Lauren Proctor (UMass), strike.
First hit: Denise Denis (UMass), single first inning.
First UD hit: Laura Matthews, home run, fifth inning.
First home run: Denise Denis (UMass), third inning.
First UD home run: Laura Matthews, fifth inning.
First Shutout: March 27, 2005 (7-0 vs IPFW; Myher complete game win)
First Extra Inning Game: (None yet)
Longest UD home win steak: 7 games (April 3 Game one - April 25 Game one)