Weber State University Athletics
Friday, March 13
Corvallis, OR
4:00 PM (MT)
Weber State University
at
Oregon State
Wildcat softball takes on Oregon State in weekend series
3/11/2026 10:30:00 AM | Softball
Game 1 | Mar. 13 (DH)
@ 4:00 PM (MT)
Game 2 | Mar. 13 (DH)
@ 6:30 PM (MT)
Game 3 | Mar. 14
@ 1:00 PM (MT)
Games will be streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-3 weekend at the Blue Collar Classic in Boise, Idaho. The Wildcats secured wins over Cal Baptist and St. Thomas. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .449 batting average with 40 hits and four triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with 24 RBI, five doubles and four home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Oregon State have met five times overall, with the Beavers holding a 4-1 series advantage. In games in Corvallis, the Beavers lead 2-0. Oregon State holds a one game win streak and in their last matchup, the Beavers defeated the Wildcats 3-1. The Beavers are 10-17 on the season and will face Penn State on March 11 before taking on the Wildcats this weekend.
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).
@ 4:00 PM (MT)
Game 2 | Mar. 13 (DH)
@ 6:30 PM (MT)
Game 3 | Mar. 14
@ 1:00 PM (MT)
Games will be streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-3 weekend at the Blue Collar Classic in Boise, Idaho. The Wildcats secured wins over Cal Baptist and St. Thomas. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .449 batting average with 40 hits and four triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with 24 RBI, five doubles and four home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Oregon State have met five times overall, with the Beavers holding a 4-1 series advantage. In games in Corvallis, the Beavers lead 2-0. Oregon State holds a one game win streak and in their last matchup, the Beavers defeated the Wildcats 3-1. The Beavers are 10-17 on the season and will face Penn State on March 11 before taking on the Wildcats this weekend.
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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