The University of Saskatchewan Women’s Softball team put together a strong weekend on the diamond, highlighted by an offensive outburst and consistent pitching. The team opened with a 9-6 victory over Mount Royal University, where Chantelle Fehr’s four RBIs and steady contributions from Emily Jezowski and Taryn Moehler powered the bats. Later that day, the U of S showed grit in a tight 3-2 loss in the rematch, as Jorja Kezema battled through six innings in the circle and Tao Denis chipped in with a timely RBI.
On Saturday evening, the team bounced back with a statement win against provincial rival University of Regina. Behind a stellar complete-game shutout from Emma Maurice, Saskatchewan cruised to a 3-0 win. Maurice not only dominated with eight strikeouts but also drove in a run at the plate, while Amanda Paquette provided a two-RBI boost. The defensive effort was equally sharp, with the Saskatchewan outfit playing error-free softball and turning a key double play.
“We knew we had to bounce back after a tough opening weekend in Calgary, where we went 1-4. This past weekend, we made great strides. Our infielders and outfielders were nearly flawless, and the chemistry between our pitchers and catchers was strong.”
Stacey Dansereau Thomson – Head Coach, University of Saskatchewan Women’s Softball
Sunday capped the weekend with a mix of power and patience. Devyn McLean stole the show against SAIT Trojans, driving in four runs on three hits to lead Saskatchewan to a commanding 16-2 victory. The U of S piled up 17 hits in the rout, with McLean, Makenna Pilbeam, and Jezowski among the standouts. They carried that momentum into the weekend finale, edging SAIT 2-1 in a pitchers’ duel thanks to Allyson McAvoy’s five-inning gem and late-game relief from Maurice. The sweep on Sunday gave Saskatchewan a balanced weekend showing — one that demonstrated both their offensive depth and resilience in close games.
Trending upwards
This weekend’s success see the U of S move from 7th to 5th in the overall league standings at the end of week 2. Their air tight defence will be put to the test however as they face the offensive prowess of the U of C Dinos in a double header showdown on Saturday.
