USU Eastern Softball splits tough road series with Southern Nevada

Eagles win two of four games against the Coyotes in Henderson, Nevada

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Utah State Eastern softball team traveled to Henderson, Nevada, to face off against the College of Southern Nevada Coyotes in a four-game series. The Eagles split the series, winning two games and losing two.

Why it matters

This series was an important test for the USU Eastern softball team as they continue their season. Splitting the series against a tough opponent on the road shows the team's resilience and ability to compete at a high level.

The details

In the opening game, the Eagles were held scoreless in a 4-0 loss. However, they bounced back in the second game, winning 4-3 after scoring two runs in the fourth inning. The Eagles' bats stayed hot in the third game, as they won 6-2 with a three-RBI performance from Jayda Spight. The series finale did not go the Eagles' way, as they fell 11-2 after the Coyotes scored eight runs in the first inning.

  • The series took place on March 1, 2026.
  • The Eagles' next game will be their home opener on March 10, 2026, when they host Western Nebraska Community College.

The players

Jayda Spight

A key player for the USU Eastern softball team, Spight had a strong series, recording two RBIs in the second game and three RBIs in the third game.

Sadie Parsons

The Eagles' pitcher, Parsons got the win in the second game after two scoreless innings in relief.

Allie Fowler

Fowler got the win in the third game, pitching a complete game with five strikeouts.

College of Southern Nevada Coyotes

The Eagles' opponent, the Coyotes, are a tough team that the Eagles were able to split the series with.

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What’s next

The Eagles' next game will be their home opener on March 10, 2026, when they host Western Nebraska Community College in a doubleheader.

The takeaway

The USU Eastern softball team showed their resilience and ability to compete at a high level by splitting a tough road series against the College of Southern Nevada Coyotes. This performance sets them up well for their upcoming home opener and the rest of the season.