Lute Salute Series

TACOMA, Wash. - Kennedy Robillard has been a consistent fixture on the diamond over the past four seasons for the Pacific Lutheran University softball program. The pitcher appeared in 114 of the team's 130 games during that span, starting 106 of those games. 
 

Hometown: Puyallup, Wash.

Highlights: 2x All-NWC Selection .362 career batting average 114 games played

 
The Puyallup, Washington native wasted little time proving her value to the program, earning First Team All-Northwest Conference, All-West Region, and NWC Freshman of the Year accolades as a first year during the 2018 season.  
 
Four years later and Robillard has a laundry list of accolades to show for her time in Luteville. She is a two-time All-NWC selection, a two-time NWC All-Academic Award winner, and an NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete Award winner. She was the NWC Pitcher of the Week on March 22 this spring and closed her career with a career .362 batting average with 65 RBIs and 52 runs scored. Inside the circle, Robillard logged 354 1.3 innings in 74 appearances, striking out 188 batters and amassing 30 wins and two saves. 
 
"There are so many skills that you learn just by being an athlete. I feel prepared heading into life after PLU because I have been forming my leadership, teamwork, communication, and time management skills since the day I started playing softball."
 
Looking back, Robillard has plenty of fond memories of suiting up in the black and gold. 
 
"I have two favorite memories of being a part of PLU Softball and both of them come from this past season. The first was winning our very first game of the season against Division II Western Washington University after not having played for almost an entire year. The second would be my very last day of games on our home field. I was the only senior and was surrounded with so much love from my teammates, coaches, family, and friends."
 
Away from the diamond, the mathematics major and kinesiology minor was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for three years, including serving as the organization's secretary for two years. Robillard additionally worked in the main athletics office, ensuring the smooth operation of the day to day activities in the department. 
 
"I can't even begin to explain the impact my coaches and teammates have had on me in my four years at PLU. I have made some of the best friends I will ever have and made memories with my teammates that will last a lifetime. My coaches, especially Coach Barrett, have helped me grow into the person I am today. I will be forever grateful for my time as #12."
 
Robillard graduated with a degree in mathematics and plans on pursing a master's degree in secondary education while working as a high school math teacher.