Washington Huskies Softball Rebounds with Ranked Win Over Stanford

After their 20-game win streak ended, the No. 16 Huskies defeated the No. 24 Cardinal 6-3 in a back-and-forth game.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:06am

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The No. 16 Washington Huskies softball team bounced back from the end of their 20-game win streak with a 6-3 victory over the No. 24 Stanford Cardinal on Thursday in Palo Alto, California. Catcher Jadyn Glab powered the Huskies' offense with a 2-for-4 performance that included a two-run homer, while third baseman Giselle Alvarez scored three runs. Washington's ace Morgan Reimer threw a complete game, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts to earn her nation-leading 20th win of the season.

Why it matters

This win helps the Huskies bounce back after their impressive 20-game win streak was snapped earlier in the day. It also marks a key victory over a ranked opponent as Washington looks to solidify its position in the national rankings and make a push towards the postseason.

The details

In a back-and-forth game, the Huskies' offense was led by catcher Jadyn Glab, who went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs, including a two-run homer in the fifth inning to give Washington some breathing room. Third baseman Giselle Alvarez also had a strong day, going 2-for-3 with a walk and scoring all three times she reached base. Freshman Ally Hetzel added an RBI single in the third inning. On the mound, Morgan Reimer settled in after a shaky start, throwing a complete game and allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts to earn her 20th win of the season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026 in Palo Alto, California.

The players

Jadyn Glab

The Washington Huskies' catcher went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs, including a two-run homer in the fifth inning.

Giselle Alvarez

The Washington Huskies' junior third baseman went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored all three times she reached base.

Morgan Reimer

The Washington Huskies' ace pitcher threw a complete game, allowing 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts to earn her nation-leading 20th win of the season.

Heather Tarr

The head coach of the Washington Huskies softball team.

Kyra Chan

The Stanford Cardinal's player who hit an RBI triple.

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What’s next

The Huskies will return to the field in Palo Alto on Friday afternoon at 2:00 with an opportunity to exact revenge on St. Mary's for snapping their winning streak.

The takeaway

This win helps the Huskies bounce back after their impressive 20-game win streak was snapped and marks a key victory over a ranked opponent as Washington looks to solidify its position in the national rankings and make a push towards the postseason.