After Stanford's announcement of a $50 million investment in a new softball stadium, coach Jessica Allister expressed excitement, but soon learned that construction delays would leave the team without a home field for the 2025 season. Although she understood the project's scale might cause issues, Allister was concerned for the senior players and the overall experience of the team. The university explored options including playing all games on the road or sharing facilities with nearby schools while grappling with the implications of this situation.
"My initial thoughts were, 'Alright, they're building you a $50 million stadium, there's going to be some bumps and bruises along the way, so that's okay,'"
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