The Montana State University Billings softball team faced Western Oregon University in a four-game series, concluding with a 1-3 record. After losing the first two games, MSUB secured their first conference win with an impressive 11-1 victory on Saturday. Despite a strong effort in the series finale, where they dropped a close 10-7 match, the Yellowjackets maintained competitive momentum throughout the series. Grace Hood, Danica Butler, and Wynter Hurst were standouts, with Butler achieving notable success both pitching and hitting in her first collegiate win. MSUB will look to build on this performance as they face Montana in their next matchup.

By the Numbers
  • MSUB's 11-1 win marked their first conference victory of the season.
  • Danica Butler achieved 6 RBIs and 2 home runs during game three, contributing to her first collegiate win.
State of Play
  • MSUB's season record now stands at 3-32 overall and 1-11 in the GNAC.
  • Grace Hood leads the team with 7 home runs and 19 RBIs following the series.
What's Next

MSUB will travel to Missoula to face the University of Montana on April 7 for a doubleheader, aiming to gain momentum after their first conference win.

Bottom Line

Despite the mixed results in the series, MSUB demonstrated resilience and offensive strength, with critical contributions from key players that could signal a turning point in their season.