COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2026) - The Colorado State University Pueblo softball team continues Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play this weekend as the streaking ThunderWolves travel to Colorado Springs to face UCCS in a four-game series at Mountain Lion Field.

Riding a program-best 14-game win streak, the Pack looks to keep its hot streak alive in a pivotal mid-season matchup.

The series will begin with a doubleheader Friday at Noon and will conclude the weekend with two more games Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. 

SETTING THE STAGE
The Pack (27-11, 23-5 RMAC) are back on the diamond as one of the hottest teams in the RMAC and are fresh off a first sweep of Colorado Mesa during the Head Coach Bianca Duran-era.

For her efforts in the circle, McKenna James (Sr., Windsor, Colo.) was named RMAC Pitcher of the Week for a third time this season. She becomes the first CSU Pueblo pitcher to earned RMAC Pitcher of the Week three times in a season since 2010 when Justine Bosio earned the accomplishment.

James posted a 2.15 ERA over 13 innings of work and two complete games. She continues to sit in the top three in the RMAC in several categories including ERA, innings pitched, and wins.

Offensively the Pack registered a .320 average and recorded 26 runs on 32 hits including eleven extra-base hits. As a team, they recorded 24 RBI led by eight from Taylor Brower (Sr., Vacaville, Calif.).

Caitlyn Cole (Sr., Merced, Calif.) was recognized this week for her outstanding play this season and was named to the 2026 NFCA National Player to Watchlist.

LAST TIME AGAINST THEM

Last season, CSU Pueblo went 4-1 against UCCS including a four-game sweep at home. The Pack lost 9-3 to the Mountain Lions in the first round of the RMAC Tournament.

OPPONENT CAPSULES

UCCS Mountain Lions (24-13, 18-10 RMAC)

            Last time on the field: UCCS won all four games at Adams State. UCCS is led offensively by Jennavieve Goldsworth with a .496 average. In the circle, the Mountain Lions are guided by Autumn Kunze (9-2, 2.61 ERA).

LIVE STATS

Live stats links for select games can be found on the ThunderWolves' schedule page.

FOLLOW THE THUNDERWOLVES

Twitter - @gothunderwolves / @CSUPsoftball

Facebook - @CSU-Pueblo Athletics / @CSU-Pueblo softball

ON DECK FOR THE THUNDERWOLVES

CSU Pueblo return home for a RMAC series against MSU Denver beginning Friday, April 17 at Noon at Rawlings Softball Complex.

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