Minnesota State senior softball pitcher Courtney McKelvogue is in her fifth season with the Mavericks. The West Des Moines, Iowa native was born March 31st, 1990 to Calvin and Michelle McKelvogue and is the younger sister of former MSU pitcher Brooke McKelvogue.

Named the Iowa Class 4A Pitcher of the Year in 2007 and 2008, McKelvogue helped lead Valley High School to three state championships in 2005, 2007, and 2008. She finished with a 30-0 record as a junior while posting a 0.61 earned run average, 237 strikeouts and six walks.
 
After redshirting her freshman season with the Mavericks, McKelvogue instantly contributed to the Mavericks success in her first season. She posted a team best 19-5 record and appeared in 29 games while earning 25 starts as a pitcher. McKelvogue had a 1.82 earned run average with 145 strikeouts and had 14 complete games including a total of 4 shutouts.
 
McKelvogue led the Mavericks in earned run average (1.68), opposing batting average (.205), and won-loss percentage (.767) her sophomore year. She allowed just 157 hits in 204 innings while striking out 188.
 
In 2012, as a junior, McKelvogue continued to dominate on the field. She had a record of 21-6 with a 1.32 earned run average. She allowed just 130 hits while recording 136 strikeouts. McKelvogue also recorded 12 complete games including ten shutouts. She has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Pitcher of the Week three times in her career and was named to the 2012 NFCA All-Central Second Team.
 
“Courtney is very quiet and she is a leader by example. She is a leader with her work ethics in practice and her work ethics out of practice. She is very loyal to the program and is one of those students that doesn’t give you any problems,” stated head coach Lori Meyer. “She is a senior this year and has had success ever since she got here, we expect her to play consistent ball and do what she needs to do.”
 
1. Who are some of your athletic role models? Why?
A role model I have is Lisa Fernandez because she was a famous pitcher when I was growing up.
 
2. If you weren't playing softball what sport would you play?
I don’t think I would be playing a sport, but I would probably have a part-time job some place.
 
3. Do you have any pre game routines or rituals? 
As a team we have a set pre-game that we do, but when I am warming up for pitching I do the same pitches in the same order every time.
 
4. What is your most memorable sport moment?
When we beat Augustana to go to the NCAA championship tournament my sophomore year.
 
5. How long have you been playing softball?
I started playing when I was 6, so 15 years.
 
6. What do you do in the off-season?
I lift, pitch, and hang out with friends.
 
7. What do you plan on doing after graduation?
After I graduate I plan on getting married and finding a job.
 
8. What are your expectations for this season?
This season I want to have fun and enjoy every minute of it. 
 
9. Why did you choose MSU?
I liked MSU because they had a lot of majors and since I wasn’t sure what I was going to major in yet I found this to be very fitting.  Also, my sister went here and played on the softball team as well. It was nice having her on the team for a year.
 
10. What is your favorite position to play besides pitching?
I really enjoy cheering on my teammates.