Kelsey Endress brings veteran depth and swing-and-miss bite to UNI’s circle
In the 2026 season, Kelsey Endress appeared in 19 games for Northern Iowa, posting a 6.88 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 39.2 innings while adding two wins and two saves[1]. Her value is as a versatile, experienced right-hander who can start or finish games and has shown the ability to miss bats, including a season-high five strikeouts against UIC[1]. She arrived at UNI as a transfer with national recruiting pedigree—ranked the No. 49 pitcher in her class—which suggests a high-ceiling arm even if the production has been uneven[2].
