Weber State University Athletics
Tuesday, April 14
Ogden
4:00 PM
Weber State University
vs
Utah State
Photo by: Robert Casey
Wildcats host Utah State and Montana this week
4/13/2026 11:26:00 AM | Softball
vs. Utah State | April 14
@ 4:00 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 17 (DH)
@ 1:00 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 17 (DH)
@ 3:00 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 18 (Senior Day)
@ 12:00 p.m.
Games streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-1 series win over Big Sky opponent Portland State. The Wildcats secured the first two games of the series but dropped the final one. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .412 batting average with 63 hits and five triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with a .554 slugging percentage, 33 RBI and five home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah State have met 29 times overall with the Aggies holding a 17-12 series lead. In Ogden, the Wildcats hold a 6-5 series lead. In the last matchup between the two, Weber State won 7-6 in Ogden. Utah State sits 16-25, 5-11 on the season and will face No. 1 Texas Tech on Monday before travling to Ogden.
Weber State and Montana have met 36 times overall with the Wildcats holding a 26-10 series advantage. In Ogden, Weber State holds a 13-4 advantage. In the last game between the two, WSU won 9-1 in five innings. The Wildcats also hold a 10 game winning streak over the Griz. Montana sits 15-26, 5-4 and are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Sacramento State Hornets.
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 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 17 (DH)
@ 1:00 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 17 (DH)
@ 3:00 p.m.
vs. Montana | April 18 (Senior Day)
@ 12:00 p.m.
Games streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-1 series win over Big Sky opponent Portland State. The Wildcats secured the first two games of the series but dropped the final one. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .412 batting average with 63 hits and five triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with a .554 slugging percentage, 33 RBI and five home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah State have met 29 times overall with the Aggies holding a 17-12 series lead. In Ogden, the Wildcats hold a 6-5 series lead. In the last matchup between the two, Weber State won 7-6 in Ogden. Utah State sits 16-25, 5-11 on the season and will face No. 1 Texas Tech on Monday before travling to Ogden.
Weber State and Montana have met 36 times overall with the Wildcats holding a 26-10 series advantage. In Ogden, Weber State holds a 13-4 advantage. In the last game between the two, WSU won 9-1 in five innings. The Wildcats also hold a 10 game winning streak over the Griz. Montana sits 15-26, 5-4 and are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Sacramento State Hornets.
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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