No. 11 Warriors Sweep Pair to Open Weekend

Midland University softball team wins two games at Midwest College Classic Top Gun Tournament

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:47am

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The No. 11-ranked Midland University softball team opened play at the Midwest College Classic Top Gun Tournament in Shawnee, Kansas on Friday, winning both of their games. They defeated Bethany College 6-0 and Oklahoma Wesleyan University 7-3.

Why it matters

Midland University is a top-ranked softball program, and their strong start to the weekend tournament shows they are a force to be reckoned with this season. The wins against Bethany and Oklahoma Wesleyan demonstrate the Warriors' offensive firepower and pitching depth.

The details

In the first game, Midland's Emma Hodnet hit a solo home run in the first inning and later drove in three more runs. Pitcher Campbell Petrick tossed a complete-game shutout, striking out 10 batters. In the second game, Midland scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back, getting home runs from Isabelle Pagan and Jaidan Wehrle. Pitcher Mackenzie Groninga went the distance, striking out 11 batters.

  • The games were played on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • Midland will play two more games on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

The players

Midland University

A top-11 ranked college softball program that competes in the Midwest College Classic Top Gun Tournament.

Emma Hodnet

A Midland University softball player who hit a solo home run and drove in three runs in the first game.

Campbell Petrick

The Midland University pitcher who threw a complete-game shutout in the first game, striking out 10 batters.

Isabelle Pagan

A Midland University softball player who hit a solo home run in the second game.

Jaidan Wehrle

A Midland University softball player who hit a solo home run in the second game.

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What’s next

Midland University will play two more games on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. against (RV) Baker and No. 8 Central Methodist.

The takeaway

Midland University's softball team is off to a strong start at the Midwest College Classic Top Gun Tournament, sweeping their first two games against Bethany College and Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The Warriors' offensive firepower and pitching depth make them a formidable opponent this season.