Weber State University Athletics
Thursday, February 26
St. George, UT
12:30 PM
Weber State University
vs
Utah
Wildcats face four in-state opponents at Beehive Classic in St. George
2/25/2026 8:00:00 AM | Softball
Game 1 | Feb. 26
Weber State vs. Utah @ 12:30 PM
Game 2 | Feb. 26
Weber State at Utah Tech @ 3:00 PM | WAC International
Game 3 | Feb. 27
Weber State vs. Utah Valley @ 5:30 PM
Game 4 | Feb. 28
Weber State at Utah Tech @ 5:30 PM | WAC International
Game 5 | Mar. 1 (DH)
Weber State at Southern Utah @ 12:00 PM | ESPN+
Game 6 | Mar. 1 (DH)
Weber State at Southern Utah @ 2:30 PM | ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 1-4 weekend at the Lyman Classic in St. George, Utah. The Wildcats lone win on the weekend was against CSU Bakersfield 12-4 in five innings. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .520 batting average with 26 hits. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad in RBI with 10 and doubles with three. Freshman pitcher Kendall Freidinger is 1-2 on the season and has an ERA of 4.25.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah have met 25 times overall, with the Utes holding a 19-6 advantage, in neutral-site games they are even at 1-1. Weber State is on a two game win streak and in their last matchup, the Wildcats won 6-0 in Salt Lake City.
Weber State and Utah Tech have met 20 times overall, with the Trailblazers holding a 12-8 overall advantage and 9-6 advantage in St. George. The Wildcats and Trailblazers met last weekend at the Lyman Classic where Utah Tech secured a 13-5 win in five innings.
Weber State and Utah Valley have met 40 times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 21-19 series lead. In neutral-site games, Weber State holds a 6-2 advantage. The 'Cats have won the past two game against the Wolverines and in the most recent matchup won 4-2 in Ogden.
Weber State and Southern Utah have met 36 times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 22-14 advantage. In neutral-site games, the Thunderbirds hold the advantage 4-0. The two teams matched up this season at the Kickoff Classic in Phoenix, Arizona where SUU secured two wins over the 'Cats 6-3 and 6-3.
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).
Weber State vs. Utah @ 12:30 PM
Game 2 | Feb. 26
Weber State at Utah Tech @ 3:00 PM | WAC International
Game 3 | Feb. 27
Weber State vs. Utah Valley @ 5:30 PM
Game 4 | Feb. 28
Weber State at Utah Tech @ 5:30 PM | WAC International
Game 5 | Mar. 1 (DH)
Weber State at Southern Utah @ 12:00 PM | ESPN+
Game 6 | Mar. 1 (DH)
Weber State at Southern Utah @ 2:30 PM | ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 1-4 weekend at the Lyman Classic in St. George, Utah. The Wildcats lone win on the weekend was against CSU Bakersfield 12-4 in five innings. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .520 batting average with 26 hits. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad in RBI with 10 and doubles with three. Freshman pitcher Kendall Freidinger is 1-2 on the season and has an ERA of 4.25.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah have met 25 times overall, with the Utes holding a 19-6 advantage, in neutral-site games they are even at 1-1. Weber State is on a two game win streak and in their last matchup, the Wildcats won 6-0 in Salt Lake City.
Weber State and Utah Tech have met 20 times overall, with the Trailblazers holding a 12-8 overall advantage and 9-6 advantage in St. George. The Wildcats and Trailblazers met last weekend at the Lyman Classic where Utah Tech secured a 13-5 win in five innings.
Weber State and Utah Valley have met 40 times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 21-19 series lead. In neutral-site games, Weber State holds a 6-2 advantage. The 'Cats have won the past two game against the Wolverines and in the most recent matchup won 4-2 in Ogden.
Weber State and Southern Utah have met 36 times overall, with the Wildcats holding a 22-14 advantage. In neutral-site games, the Thunderbirds hold the advantage 4-0. The two teams matched up this season at the Kickoff Classic in Phoenix, Arizona where SUU secured two wins over the 'Cats 6-3 and 6-3.
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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