Husky Softball Extends Winning Streak to Nine Games

Washington softball team dominates conference play with series sweep of Northwestern

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The University of Washington softball team extended their winning streak to nine games after sweeping a three-game series against Big 10 opponent Northwestern. The Huskies won the first game 13-2, lost the second 2-0, but rebounded to win the series finale 10-4. The team's offense has been on a tear, scoring 11, 13, and 10 runs in the three games. Standout performances came from Alexis DeBoer, Giselle Alvarez, and Melody Acevedo, who all hit home runs during the series.

Why it matters

The Huskies' hot streak has put them in a strong position early in the Big 10 conference schedule. With a 19-6 overall record and 3-0 conference mark, Washington is establishing itself as one of the top teams in the league. The series sweep of Northwestern, a middle-of-the-pack Big 10 squad, demonstrates the Huskies' ability to handle business against lesser opponents as they build towards a potential postseason run.

The details

In the series opener, the Huskies scored in every inning, winning 13-2 in five innings. DeBoer and Alvarez both homered, with Alvarez driving in four runs. Morgan Reimer pitched a complete game. The second game was a pitcher's duel, with Washington winning 2-0 behind a combined shutout from Sophia Ramuno, Allie Thomsen, and Ryan Maddox. In the series finale, Northwestern took an early 4-1 lead, but the Huskies responded with a four-run second inning, capped by a grand slam from Alvarez. Acevedo also homered as Washington pulled away for a 10-4 victory.

  • The Huskies hosted cross-town rival Seattle U. on March 6, 2026.
  • The Huskies hosted Northwestern for a three-game series from March 7-9, 2026.

The players

Alexis DeBoer

A standout hitter for the Huskies, DeBoer hit a home run and scored four runs in the series.

Giselle Alvarez

Alvarez had a big series, hitting a grand slam and driving in four runs in one game.

Melody Acevedo

The Huskies' shortstop, Acevedo hit a home run and drove in another run to help Washington win the series finale.

Morgan Reimer

The Huskies' starting pitcher in the series opener, Reimer went the full five innings and only allowed two runs.

Sophia Ramuno

Ramuno started the second game of the series, pitching five shutout innings to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Huskies will host Maryland this weekend, where they will look to extend their winning streak to 12 games.

The takeaway

The Huskies' dominant performance against Northwestern, including their ability to overcome an early deficit in the series finale, demonstrates the team's offensive firepower and resilience. As they head into a matchup with Maryland, the Huskies appear poised to continue their strong start to the Big 10 season.