Jamestown, N.D—The University of Jamestown softball team opened their 2026 season in dominant fashion, securing a doubleheader sweep over the University of Providence (MT) at home in the Nelson Family Bubble. The Jimmies displayed a potent mix of explosive offense in the opener and gritty, late-inning execution in the nightcap.
Game 1: Jamestown 12, Providence 2 (5 Innings)
The Jimmies wasted no time finding their rhythm in the season opener, utilizing a massive six-run second inning to pull away early.
The Lead: Jamestown finished with 12 runs on 13 hits to secure a run-rule victory in five innings.
The Bats: Sydney Grendler had a career day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBIs. Maddie Spaeth and Madelyn Webb also contributed multi-hit efforts, each driving in a pair of runs.
The Circle: Hope Ransome earned the win, striking out five batters over four innings of work while allowing only two runs.
The Turning Point: After Providence took a 1-0 lead in the first, the Jimmies responded with one in the bottom half before exploding for six runs in the second, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Sydney Grendler.
Game 2: Jamestown 4, Providence 3
The second game was a much tighter affair, requiring a seventh-inning comeback to complete the sweep.
The Lead: A walk-off RBI single by Lauren Weigel in the bottom of the seventh inning sealed the 4-3 victory for the Jimmies.
The Circle: Aubrey Quern provided stellar relief, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings and striking out three to keep the Jimmies within striking distance. Maddie Hairgrove was credited with the win.
The Bats: Kylie Yanzuk was a vital spark, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Amanda Burch also added a crucial RBI double in the fourth.
The Turning Point: Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth, the Jimmies rallied to tie the game. Kylie Yanzuk drove in a run with a single, and Kate Geiszler brought home the tying run with a sacrifice fly. In the seventh, Trinity Gregg walked and eventually scored the winning run on Lauren Weigel's clutch base hit.
UP NEXT
Jamestown continue play in the Nelson Family Bubble Tournament in Jamestown, N.D on February 6, 2026 with two games against the University of Mary Marauders at 11 a.m and the Northern State University Wolves at 1:30 pm.
