In 1997, Auburn softball competed in its inaugural season. Throughout the 2022 campaign, we are celebrating the many faces, moments and victories that have shaped our program over the last 25 years.
As part of our 25 Years of Auburn Softball celebration, we're checking in with alumni from every era of the program to share their memories of being a Tiger.
Putting the student in student-athlete, Katie Colton (2008-2011) was a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection. The Yucaipa, Calif., native also graduated Magna Cum Laude with her degree in marketing.
Q: Why did you decide to continue your softball career at Auburn?
Colton: When I came on a visit, I fell in love with the campus and the atmosphere. I would not have traded it for the world! Auburn is truly a family.
Q: What is your favorite on-field memory?
Colton: As a team, beating No. 4 Georgia two out of three games my senior season. Individually, making a sliding catch against the wall in the SEC Tournament against Florida and us ultimately winning that game.
Q: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment during your collegiate career – on or off the field?
Colton: Being named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll all four years and graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Q: What is one of your favorite memories with a teammate?
Colton: Gosh … probably all the pregame braiding of hair 🤣
Q: Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
Colton: Life-changing. Auburn softball solidified my relationship with the Lord and is a huge testimony as a Christian.
Q: Who influenced your softball career the most?
Colton: My dad.
Q: What was your favorite uniform combo?
Colton: All white.
Q: Why advice would you give to current/future Auburn softball student-athletes?
Colton: Soak it all in! Enjoy the moment because when it's over … it's over!
Q: If you can give a message to the Auburn Family, what would it be?
Colton: Thank you for your support during the good and the bad with open arms. Auburn Family for life. War Eagle!
Q: What degree did you earn? What is your current career path?
Colton: My degree was marketing. I left the retail world to become a stay-at-home mom while running a little business and giving softball lessons in the evenings.
Alumni Spotlight: Katie Colton
