The Western Washington University softball team celebrated Senior Day with a series victory against Saint Martin's University, clinching three out of four games in their GNAC series. Despite a tough first game loss of 7-6, the Vikings bounced back in the second game for a 10-2 win, highlighting strong performances from seniors Hailey Rath and Olivia Matlock. This victory positions WWU at the top of the GNAC standings, tied with Saint Martin's at 14-6, as they head into the last week of the regular season looking to defend their title.

By the Numbers
  • WWU has a record of 28-17 overall and 14-6 in the GNAC.
  • Hailey Rath hit her 13th home run of the season, and Olivia Matlock added her 3rd in the doubleheader.
  • Freshman Alanna Wirtala improved her record to 22-9 after the second game.
State of Play
  • WWU has won six of its last eight games.
  • The Vikings are tied for the GNAC lead with Saint Martin's, with Simon Fraser also securing a spot in the GNAC Championships.
  • The final regular season matchups will take place against Western Oregon next weekend.
What's Next

WWU's upcoming four-game series against Western Oregon will be crucial as they aim to secure a better seed for the GNAC Championships taking place from May 7-9.

Bottom Line

The Vikings' successful Senior Day split underscores their potential for another strong postseason run, and consistency in performance will be key in clinching their GNAC title as they prepare for the upcoming Championships.