Cyndy (Schubbe) Jones
Softball
Winona State University
Cyndy (Schubbe) Jones was a dominant pitching force for Winona State University, earning NSIC Pitcher of the Year honors in both 2001 and 2002. Her name is at or near the top of every major pitching record in the Warrior record books, including the most career wins (85), innings pitched (862.1), games started (122) appearances (146) and complete games (107). Her record for career strikeouts (773) and shutouts (36) stood until the 2012 season.
Jones was a three-time All-NSIC selection, a two-time NSIC All-Tournament Team member and earned All-Region & All-District honors in 2002.
During her career the Warriors had a 132-84-2 record. Jones finished her career with a 1.36 ERA and one no hitter. Her 28 wins in 2002 is tied for the most in a season by a Winona State pitcher, and includes the record for shutouts, with over half of her wins recorded without surrendering a run (15).
Jones rejoined the Winona State coaching ranks in 2011 having served as an assistant coach for the Warriors from 2002-08. During her tenure as pitching coach, Jones helped lead the Warriors to four NSIC Championships, including the 2018 NSIC regular season and tournament titles.
Jones was inducted into the Winona State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012. A Magna Cum Laude graduate, Jones was named the Winona State Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2002. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing in 2002, a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2010, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in 2016, all from Winona State. In addition to her coaching duties, Jones is an assistant professor in the Nursing Department at Winona State.
Jones lives in Winona with her husband Greg and their two children Carson and Piper.