Weber State’s softball team concluded its season on May 5 with a 12-3 defeat against the Northern Colorado Bears in Pocatello, Idaho. The game ended after five innings, bringing an end to the Wildcats’ run in the Big Sky Tournament.
The match began with Weber State taking an early lead after Abby Grundy and Sadie Kirk hit consecutive home runs, putting the Wildcats ahead 2-0. However, Northern Colorado quickly responded by scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning to take a 4-2 advantage.
Northern Colorado continued its strong performance in the second inning by adding another four runs, extending their lead to 8-2. In the fourth inning, Harrington of Northern Colorado hit a grand slam that pushed their total to 12-3.
Weber State attempted a comeback late in the game when Sammy Gallegos singled to center field and Jordan Hart reached base on a fielder’s choice. Despite these efforts, Gallegos was forced out and Weber State could not generate enough offense to close the gap before time ran out.
With this result, Weber State finished its season with an overall record of 14 wins and 42 losses, including a conference record of 4-11. Home games and Big Sky matchups are available for streaming on ESPN+. Fans can follow updates about the team through social media at @wsusoftball or access results and news via the Weber State Athletics mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.
