Jamestown, N.D—The University of Jamestown softball team extended its season-opening winning streak to four games on Friday, grinding out two hard-fought victories during the Nelson Family Bubble Tournament. The Jimmies showcased their resilience, overcoming early deficits in both contests to secure 7-6 and 5-4 wins.
Game 1: Jamestown 7, Mary 6
In a back-and-forth battle, the Jimmies utilized a 13-hit attack to outlast the Marauders.
The Lead: Jamestown edged out Mary 7-6, punctuated by a late insurance run that proved to be the difference.
The Bats: Trinity Gregg was a major catalyst, going 2-for-4 with a clutch RBI double in the seventh inning. Madelyn Webb and Maddie Spaeth each collected two hits, with Madelyn Webb driving in a run on a fourth-inning double.
The Circle: Abby Blair earned the win in a gritty complete-game effort, striking out six Marauders over seven innings.
The Turning Point: Down 2-1 in the third, the Jimmies surged ahead with three runs. Sydney Grendler, Natalie Draper, and Kate Geiszler each recorded RBI singles in the frame to seize a lead they would not relinquish.
Game 2: Jamestown 5, Northern State 4
The Jimmies completed the Friday sweep by taking down Northern State in a defensive battle that saw Jamestown capitalize on a big fourth inning.
The Lead: Jamestown moved to 4-0 on the year with a 5-4 victory over the Wolves.
The Bats: The Jimmies' offense came alive in the fourth, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Amanda Burch that tied the game at 3-3. Peyton Quam and Trinity Gregg followed with RBI singles to give UJ the lead for good.
The Circle: Hope Ransome improved to 2-0 on the season, pitching a complete game. Despite allowing 11 hits, she limited the damage and held the Wolves scoreless over the final two frames to seal the win.
The Turning Point: Trailing 3-1 entering the bottom of the fourth, the Jimmies exploded for four runs on five hits to flip the scoreboard.
UP NEXT
The Jimmies look to continue their run tomorrow, February 7, 2026 against the Valley City State Vikings at 4:30 PM in the Nelson Family Bubble Tournament in Jamestown, N.D.