University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Photo by: Jesus Ayala, UNC Athletics
Bears Fall in Series Finale to Idaho State
4/11/2026 2:46:00 PM | Softball
GREELEY, Colo. — Northern Colorado dropped the series finale to Idaho State, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at Gloria Rodriguez Field.
Idaho State used a pair of early scoring innings to take control, plating two runs in the second before adding three more in the third on three home runs to build a 5-0 advantage.
The Bears were limited offensively, managing three hits in the contest. Katie Walling, Krista Francia and Baylie Kakallis each recorded a hit for Northern Colorado.
In the circle, Anna Wilming took the loss after allowing five runs over 2.2 innings. Grace Algrim provided strong relief, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
Northern Colorado had opportunities late, putting runners on in the sixth and seventh innings, but was unable to break through as Idaho State secured the series.
DUE UP: AT PORTLAND STATE (April 17-18)
Hillsboro Stadium | Hillsboro, Ore.
Northern Colorado hits the road next weekend, continuing Big Sky Conference play with a three-game series at Portland State.
Friday, Apr. 17
Game 1 – 3 p.m. MDT / 2 p.m. PDT
Game 2 – 5:30 p.m. MDT / 4:30 p.m. PDT
Saturday, Apr. 18
Game 3 – 2 p.m. MDT / 1 p.m. PDT
Rally Starters Club: The Rally Starters Club is essential to the success of UNC Softball, providing enhanced training resources, advanced technology, and competitive travel opportunities that help the Bears compete at the highest level. These investments directly enrich the student-athlete experience and ensure the team is equipped to excel on and off the field.
Give to the Rally Starters Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For the latest news and updates on Northern Colorado Softball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram at @UNC_BearsSB, and on Facebook at /UNCBearsSB
Idaho State used a pair of early scoring innings to take control, plating two runs in the second before adding three more in the third on three home runs to build a 5-0 advantage.
The Bears were limited offensively, managing three hits in the contest. Katie Walling, Krista Francia and Baylie Kakallis each recorded a hit for Northern Colorado.
In the circle, Anna Wilming took the loss after allowing five runs over 2.2 innings. Grace Algrim provided strong relief, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
Northern Colorado had opportunities late, putting runners on in the sixth and seventh innings, but was unable to break through as Idaho State secured the series.
DUE UP: AT PORTLAND STATE (April 17-18)
Hillsboro Stadium | Hillsboro, Ore.
Northern Colorado hits the road next weekend, continuing Big Sky Conference play with a three-game series at Portland State.
Friday, Apr. 17
Game 1 – 3 p.m. MDT / 2 p.m. PDT
Game 2 – 5:30 p.m. MDT / 4:30 p.m. PDT
Saturday, Apr. 18
Game 3 – 2 p.m. MDT / 1 p.m. PDT
Rally Starters Club: The Rally Starters Club is essential to the success of UNC Softball, providing enhanced training resources, advanced technology, and competitive travel opportunities that help the Bears compete at the highest level. These investments directly enrich the student-athlete experience and ensure the team is equipped to excel on and off the field.
Give to the Rally Starters Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For the latest news and updates on Northern Colorado Softball, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram at @UNC_BearsSB, and on Facebook at /UNCBearsSB
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Lizzy Tommasini (6-2)
L: Wilming, Anna (9-9)
Batting:
2B: Kennedy Dudley 1
HR: Ava Brown 1 ; Sydney Groves 1 ; Jaden Moore 1
RBI: Ava Brown 1 ; Sydney Groves 1 ; Jaden Moore 1 ; Kennedy Dudley 1 ; Belle Navarrete 1
SF: Belle Navarrete 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ava Brown 1 ; Sydney Groves 2 ; Jaden Moore 1 ; Olivia Robison 1
SB: Jenna Kearns 1
CS: Camryn Mcdonald 1
HBP: Sydney Groves 1
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