Weber State University Athletics
Tuesday, April 7
Ogden
4:00 PM
Weber State University
vs
Utah
Photo by: Greg Merrill
Wildcats host Utes before series at Portland State
4/6/2026 11:48:00 AM | Softball
vs. Utah | April 7
@ 4:00 p.m.
at Portland State | April 10 (DH)
@ 1:00 p.m.
at Portland State | April 10 (DH)
@ 3:00 p.m.
at Portland State | April 11
@ 12:00 p.m.
Games streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-1 series loss to Big Sky opponent Sacramento State. The Wildcats secured the first game of the series but dropped the remaining two. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .414 batting average with 58 hits and five triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with a .563 slugging percentage, 32 RBI and five home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah have met 27 times overall with the Utes holding a 21-6 series lead. In Ogden, the Utes hold a 8-2 advantage. In the last matchup between the two, Utah won 13-0 (5) in Salt Lake City. The Utes sit 25-13-1, 4-7-1 on the season.
Weber State and Portland State have met 52 times with the Vikings holding a 30-22 series advantage. In Ogden, Portland State holds a 14-11 lead. In the last matchup between the two, Weber State secured a 2-1 series win in Ogden.The Vikings are 11-24, 1-5 on the season and are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Idaho State Bengals.
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.
at Portland State | April 10 (DH)
@ 1:00 p.m.
at Portland State | April 10 (DH)
@ 3:00 p.m.
at Portland State | April 11
@ 12:00 p.m.
Games streamed on ESPN+
2026 Season
Weber State is coming off a 2-1 series loss to Big Sky opponent Sacramento State. The Wildcats secured the first game of the series but dropped the remaining two. The 'Cats are led by Jordan McMahon who posts a .414 batting average with 58 hits and five triples. Apollonia Maldonado leads the squad with a .563 slugging percentage, 32 RBI and five home runs.
Know the Foe
Weber State and Utah have met 27 times overall with the Utes holding a 21-6 series lead. In Ogden, the Utes hold a 8-2 advantage. In the last matchup between the two, Utah won 13-0 (5) in Salt Lake City. The Utes sit 25-13-1, 4-7-1 on the season.
Weber State and Portland State have met 52 times with the Vikings holding a 30-22 series advantage. In Ogden, Portland State holds a 14-11 lead. In the last matchup between the two, Weber State secured a 2-1 series win in Ogden.The Vikings are 11-24, 1-5 on the season and are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Idaho State Bengals.
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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