University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Jesus Ayala | UNC Athletics
UNC Softball Secures Sweep Over Weber State in Regular Season Finale
4/25/2026 2:26:00 PM | Softball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado softball closed out the regular season in thrilling fashion, rallying past Weber State for an 8-7 victory to secure the series sweep at Gloria Rodriguez Field on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, the Bears not only completed the sweep of the Wildcats but also capped their home slate with an 11-10 record at Gloria Rodriguez Field.
Weber State jumped out to an early lead, plating two runs in the first and adding five more in the second to take a 7-1 advantage. Northern Colorado responded with resilience, beginning its comeback in the third inning when Amailee Morales launched a three-run home run to cut into the deficit.
The Bears continued to chip away, scoring four runs in the third before tying the game in the fourth behind a two-RBI double from Ella Gonzales. In the fifth inning, Jazzy Longo delivered the decisive moment, blasting a solo home run to give Northern Colorado its first lead of the game at 8-7.
Anna Wilming turned in a dominant relief performance, tossing five shutout innings to earn the win and shut down the Wildcats the rest of the way.
At the plate, the Bears were powered by Morales' three RBI's, while Gonzales went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI's. Northern Colorado totaled 11 hits in the contest, matching Weber State's output but delivering the timely swings needed to complete the comeback.
The victory marks a strong finish to the regular season for the Bears, who carry momentum into postseason play after defending their home field and securing the series sweep.
ON DECK: The Bears now turn their attention to the conference tournament, set to take place in Pocatello, Idaho at Miller Ranch Stadium. Action begins Monday, May 4, and runs through Thursday, May 7.
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
With the win, the Bears not only completed the sweep of the Wildcats but also capped their home slate with an 11-10 record at Gloria Rodriguez Field.
Weber State jumped out to an early lead, plating two runs in the first and adding five more in the second to take a 7-1 advantage. Northern Colorado responded with resilience, beginning its comeback in the third inning when Amailee Morales launched a three-run home run to cut into the deficit.
The Bears continued to chip away, scoring four runs in the third before tying the game in the fourth behind a two-RBI double from Ella Gonzales. In the fifth inning, Jazzy Longo delivered the decisive moment, blasting a solo home run to give Northern Colorado its first lead of the game at 8-7.
Anna Wilming turned in a dominant relief performance, tossing five shutout innings to earn the win and shut down the Wildcats the rest of the way.
At the plate, the Bears were powered by Morales' three RBI's, while Gonzales went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI's. Northern Colorado totaled 11 hits in the contest, matching Weber State's output but delivering the timely swings needed to complete the comeback.
The victory marks a strong finish to the regular season for the Bears, who carry momentum into postseason play after defending their home field and securing the series sweep.
ON DECK: The Bears now turn their attention to the conference tournament, set to take place in Pocatello, Idaho at Miller Ranch Stadium. Action begins Monday, May 4, and runs through Thursday, May 7.
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: Wilming, Anna (12-9)
L: Kendall Freidinger (4-7)
Batting:
2B: Sadie Kirk 2
HR: Apollonia Maldonado 1
RBI: Sadie Kirk 2 ; Apollonia Maldonado 3 ; Sammy Gallegos 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Jordan Mcmahon 1 ; Abby Grundy 1 ; Sadie Kirk 1 ; Apollonia Maldonado 1 ; Mariyah Delgado 1 ; Riley Whalen 1 ; Sammy Gallegos 1
SB: Jordan Mcmahon 1 ; Riley Whalen 1
CS: Taegan Smith 1

Batting:
2B: Gonzales, Ella 2
HR: Morales, Amailee 1 ; Longo, Jazzy 1
RBI: Morales, Amailee 3 ; Gonzales, Ella 2 ; Harrington, Emma 1 ; Longo, Jazzy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Christie, KK 2 ; Walling, Katie 1 ; Morales, Amailee 2 ; Gonzales, Ella 1 ; Longo, Jazzy 1 ; Gaona, Abby 1
SB: Christie, KK 2 ; Quinney, Alina 1 ; Gaona, Abby 2
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Dedeann Pendleton-Helm (Apr 14)
Tuesday, April 14
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Dedeann Pendleton-Helm (Apr 7)
Wednesday, April 08
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Dedeann Pendleton-Helm (Mar 31)
Tuesday, March 31
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Dedeann Pendleton-Helm (Mar 24)
Tuesday, March 24




















