NEW ALBANY, Ind. – IU Southeast head softball coach Tiffany Buckmaster has resigned after three seasons in the position, Director of Athletics Tod Bannister announced.
 
"I am beyond grateful for the memories and relationships I have made at IUS," Buckmaster said. "I would like to thank Joe Glover and Amanda Dailey-Weaver for giving me the opportunity to return to coaching three years ago and trusting me to lead this program. I would like to thank the entire athletic department, both new and past, that have truly made IUS what it is today."
 
"Above all, I would like to thank the players. I cannot express how much joy you have brought me to be just a part of your story. It is because of you IUS softball is what it is, and I am blessed to have been on that journey with you. As my chapter at IUS closes, I am excited to watch the continued success of the program and players both on and off the field!"
 
After being named the third head coach in program history in September 2021, Buckmaster compiled a career record of 94-62 at IU Southeast.

"We want to thank Tiffany for her contributions to Grenadier athletics over the past three years," Bannister said. "Under her leadership, the softball program continued to have sustained success both on the field and in the classroom. We wish her the best in this new role." 

During Buckmaster's tenure, IU Southeast won two River States Conference Regular Season Championships. The Grenadiers also earned a berth to the NAIA Opening Round in two of Buckmaster's three seasons at the helm.
 
Buckmaster was named River States Conference Coach of the Year in 2023 after leading the Grenadiers to a 34-19 record, an RSC Regular Season Championship, and a trip to the NAIA Opening Round.
 
Under Buckmaster, IU Southeast had a two-time NAIA First Team All-American, two-time RSC Softball Player of the Year, and RSC Female Athlete of the Year in Autumn Oehlstrom and the RSC Pitcher of the Year in Madison Wathen. The Grenadiers had 21 players named to the All-RSC First and Second Teams in Buckmaster's three seasons.
 
IU Southeast saw 24 student-athletes named to the RSC Softball Scholar-Athlete Team during Buckmaster's tenure. The Grenadiers were also named NAIA Scholar Teams in 2022 and 2023.
 
A national search for the next IU Southeast head softball coach will begin immediately.