Weber State University Athletics
Thursday, February 12
San Diego, CA
5:00 PM (MT)
Weber State University
at
San Diego
Wildcats travel to San Diego Tournament
2/11/2026 10:00:00 AM | Softball
Game 1 | Feb. 12
Weber State at San Diego @ 5:00 p.m. MT
Game 2 | Feb. 12
Weber State at San Diego @ 7:30 p.m. MT
Game 3 | Feb. 13
Weber State vs. Boise State @ 12:00 p.m. MT
Game 4 | Feb. 13
Weber State vs. UC San Diego @ 5:30 p.m. MT
Game 5 | Feb. 14
Weber State vs. Utah Tech @ 10:00 a.m. MT
2026 Season
The Wildcats were picked second in the Big Sky coaches' poll. Abby Grundy (3B), Cali McCraw (P), Riley Whalen (UTL), Taegan Smith (SS) and Sadie Kirk (2B) were all named to the Big Sky Preseason Team. Weber State is coming off a 0-5 opening weekend at the Kickoff Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. The Wildcats are led by Sadie Kirk who posts a .444 batting average with two RBI and one double.
Last Season
The Wildcats secured their fifth Big Sky Championship (first since 2022) and made their fifth appearance to the NCAA Tournament. While in Eugene, Oregon, the 'Cats won their second-ever NCAA Regional win against Binghamton 7-4. Riley Whalen led the Wildcats last season with a .356 batting average, recording 67 hits in 188 at-bats. She scored 36 runs and added eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and 25 RBI, earning All-Big Sky First Team honors. Abby Grundy finished the season with a .353 batting average, totaling 49 hits and 27 runs. Grundy led both the team and the Big Sky Conference with 18 doubles and was also named to the All-Big Sky First Team. Freshman Sadie Kirk made an immediate impact in her first season with Weber State. Kirk earned Co-Freshman of the Year and All-Big Sky First Team honors while batting .352 (56-for-159). From behind the plate, she recorded 36 runs, 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 40 RBI, while maintaining a .959 fielding percentage.
Fresh Faces
Five players make up the Wildcats 2026 freshman class. Pitchers Kendall Freidinger (Tucson, Arizona) and Jade Curiel (Chino, California) join the program, along with first baseman McKenzie Quintero (Herriman, Utah), outfielder Attiana Thompson (Menifee, California) and utility player Paige Witte (Vacaville, California).
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Weber State at San Diego @ 5:00 p.m. MT
Game 2 | Feb. 12
Weber State at San Diego @ 7:30 p.m. MT
Game 3 | Feb. 13
Weber State vs. Boise State @ 12:00 p.m. MT
Game 4 | Feb. 13
Weber State vs. UC San Diego @ 5:30 p.m. MT
Game 5 | Feb. 14
Weber State vs. Utah Tech @ 10:00 a.m. MT
2026 Season
The Wildcats were picked second in the Big Sky coaches' poll. Abby Grundy (3B), Cali McCraw (P), Riley Whalen (UTL), Taegan Smith (SS) and Sadie Kirk (2B) were all named to the Big Sky Preseason Team. Weber State is coming off a 0-5 opening weekend at the Kickoff Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. The Wildcats are led by Sadie Kirk who posts a .444 batting average with two RBI and one double.
Last Season
The Wildcats secured their fifth Big Sky Championship (first since 2022) and made their fifth appearance to the NCAA Tournament. While in Eugene, Oregon, the 'Cats won their second-ever NCAA Regional win against Binghamton 7-4. Riley Whalen led the Wildcats last season with a .356 batting average, recording 67 hits in 188 at-bats. She scored 36 runs and added eight doubles, three triples, three home runs and 25 RBI, earning All-Big Sky First Team honors. Abby Grundy finished the season with a .353 batting average, totaling 49 hits and 27 runs. Grundy led both the team and the Big Sky Conference with 18 doubles and was also named to the All-Big Sky First Team. Freshman Sadie Kirk made an immediate impact in her first season with Weber State. Kirk earned Co-Freshman of the Year and All-Big Sky First Team honors while batting .352 (56-for-159). From behind the plate, she recorded 36 runs, 12 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 40 RBI, while maintaining a .959 fielding percentage.
Fresh Faces
Five players make up the Wildcats 2026 freshman class. Pitchers Kendall Freidinger (Tucson, Arizona) and Jade Curiel (Chino, California) join the program, along with first baseman McKenzie Quintero (Herriman, Utah), outfielder Attiana Thompson (Menifee, California) and utility player Paige Witte (Vacaville, California).
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