Oregon State Softball Falls to San Diego State 10-5

Beavers unable to overcome seven-run fifth inning by Aztecs in Campbell/Cartier Classic finale

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Oregon State softball team fell to San Diego State 10-5 on Sunday in the final game of the 2026 Campbell/Cartier Classic in San Diego, California. Despite a strong offensive performance that included multiple home runs, the Beavers were unable to overcome a seven-run fifth inning by the Aztecs.

Why it matters

The loss concludes Oregon State's weekend in Southern California, where they were participating in the Campbell/Cartier Classic tournament. The Beavers will now look to bounce back next week as they head to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs.

The details

Jaeya Butler led the Oregon State attack, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs. Tristian Thompson and Morgan Howey also contributed with two hits apiece, each launching a home run. Howey's home run gave Oregon State a brief lead in the fourth inning, while Thompson went back-to-back with Butler in the seventh. Pitching duties were shared by Kimberlee Aleman, Bailey Murray and Amelia Streuber.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • Oregon State will next participate in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, California, where they are scheduled to play six games over four days.

The players

Jaeya Butler

An Oregon State softball player who hit two home runs and drove in three runs in the loss to San Diego State.

Tristian Thompson

An Oregon State softball player who hit a home run in the seventh inning, going back-to-back with Jaeya Butler.

Morgan Howey

An Oregon State softball player who hit a home run in the fourth inning, giving the Beavers a brief lead.

Kimberlee Aleman

An Oregon State softball pitcher who shared pitching duties in the game.

Bailey Murray

An Oregon State softball pitcher who shared pitching duties in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Despite a strong offensive showing that included multiple home runs, the Beavers were unable to overcome a seven-run fifth inning by the Aztecs.”

— Robert Mitchell, Author (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The Beavers will return to action next week in California, participating in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, where they are scheduled to play six games over four days.

The takeaway

This loss concludes Oregon State's weekend in Southern California, where they were participating in the Campbell/Cartier Classic tournament. The Beavers will now look to bounce back next week as they head to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, hoping to regain their momentum and secure some wins against tough competition.