UJ Softball Splits Doubleheader With UMD

Jamestown Jimmies earn a win and a loss against Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:29am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a softball game, with the sharp planes and overlapping shapes characteristic of Cubist art.A cubist interpretation of the competitive softball action between the Jamestown Jimmies and Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.Duluth Today

The University of Jamestown softball team went 3-1 over the weekend, splitting a doubleheader with the University of Minnesota Duluth. UMD won the first game 5-3, but Jamestown bounced back to win the second game 1-0 behind a strong pitching performance from Aubrey Quern.

Why it matters

This was an important conference series for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. The split keeps Jamestown in the hunt for a playoff spot, while Minnesota Duluth remains in the middle of the pack in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference standings.

The details

In the first game, Minnesota Duluth broke open a close game with a four-run third inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Sierra Thomas. Jamestown tried to rally late with two runs in the sixth, but it wasn't enough. In the second game, Aubrey Quern tossed a four-hit shutout, striking out five, to lead Jamestown to the 1-0 victory. The Jimmies scored their lone run in the first inning on an RBI groundout from Maddie Spaeth.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Jamestown entered the weekend with a 25-15 overall record and a 6-11 mark in NSIC play.
  • Minnesota Duluth came in with a 22-16 overall record and a 7-8 conference record.

The players

Aubrey Quern

A pitcher for the Jamestown Jimmies who tossed a four-hit shutout in the second game of the doubleheader.

Sierra Thomas

A player for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs who hit a three-run home run in the third inning of the first game.

Hope Ransome

A player for the Jamestown Jimmies who hit an RBI single in the sixth inning of the first game.

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What they’re saying

“Despite one loss Sunday, there was also one win in the end of a good weekend for Jamestown Jimmies Softball.”

— David Burrall, Author

What’s next

The Jamestown Jimmies will play a doubleheader at Minot State on Friday, April 17th.

The takeaway

This split series highlights the competitive nature of the NSIC softball landscape, with both Jamestown and Minnesota Duluth battling to improve their conference standings and playoff positioning. The Jimmies' ability to bounce back from a tough loss with a shutout victory demonstrates their resilience and the depth of their pitching staff.