The Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets achieved a significant series victory over No. 23 Northwest Nazarene, sweeping the doubleheader with an 8-7 walk-off win in the opener followed by a dominant 9-1 triumph. This marks the Yellowjackets' first series win over the Nighthawks since 2019. Jason Wright鈥檚 dramatic single capped the first game, while Hayden Mullins shined in the second with a complete-game performance. Coach Derek Waddoups praised the team's resilience and standout pitching throughout the series.

By the Numbers
  • MSUB accumulated 24 hits throughout the doubleheader.
  • Hayden Mullins threw a complete game, allowing only 1 run on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • MSUB's current record stands at 24-20 overall and 18-11 in GNAC play.
  • The Yellowjackets have now won back-to-back games against a top 25 team.
What's Next

The Yellowjackets are set to face the Colorado School of Mines in a three-game stretch starting May 1-2 as they aim to secure a strong finish to the regular season.

Bottom Line

This series victory not only boosts the Yellowjackets' confidence heading into the final games but reinforces their position as a competitive force in the GNAC, particularly against ranked opponents.