Nevada Wolf Pack Softball Defeats Utah State in Mountain West Opener

LOGAN, Utah — The Nevada Wolf Pack softball team secured a 13–6 victory over Utah State in the opening game of their Mountain West road slate on Friday afternoon at LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Field.

Early Offensive Surge for Nevada

Nevada quickly established control of the game, scoring three runs in the first inning. Madison Clark began with an infield single and subsequently stole second base, setting the stage for Katelyn Wetteland’s two-run home run to center field. Haylee Engelbrecht followed with a hit, driving in another run to extend the lead to 3–0.

The Pack continued their offensive momentum in the second inning, adding three more runs. Bailie Clark contributed a bunt single, and Hannah Di Genova delivered a two-run single. Wetteland later scored on a wild pitch, increasing Nevada’s lead to 6–0.

Nevada further extended their advantage in the third inning with two RBIs from Madison Clark.

Dominant Fourth Inning and Aggie Response

Nevada’s most productive inning came in the fourth, where Engelbrecht and Lexi O’Gorman each hit RBI singles. Two errors by Utah State allowed two additional runs to score, pushing the Nevada lead to 12–0.

Utah State responded with a six-run surge in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Strong Relief Pitching Seals the Win

Wetteland led off the fifth inning with a double and later scored on an RBI single by O’Gorman, bringing Nevada’s total to 13 runs.

Tess Bumiller started the game with three scoreless innings, allowing only two hits. After Utah State’s six-run fourth inning, Talia Tretton entered the game in relief and pitched three shutout innings, allowing just one hit and no walks, earning the win and improving her record to 7-3.

Next Game

Nevada will continue their series against Utah State tomorrow at 11 a.m. PT at LaRee and LeGrand Johnson Field.