Oregon Tech Softball Dominates Weekly Awards

Kristine Schmidt named Pitcher of the Week, Lady Owls selected as Team of the Week

Mar. 24, 2026 at 11:43pm

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Oregon Tech softball had a dominant week, as junior pitcher Kristine Schmidt was named the Cascade Conference Pitcher of the Week and the Lady Owls were selected as the Under Armour Team of the Week. Schmidt pitched 17 innings, allowing just one run on six hits and striking out 19 batters, including a career-high 11 in a one-hit shutout. The Lady Owls also swept a 4-game series against British Columbia, outscoring them 22-4 and moving into sole possession of first place in the league standings.

Why it matters

Oregon Tech's softball team has been on a roll, winning 10 straight games and taking over first place in their conference. This recognition of their standout pitcher and the team's overall performance highlights the program's success and continued competitiveness in the Cascade Conference.

The details

Kristine Schmidt, a junior pitcher for Oregon Tech, was instrumental in the Lady Owls' 4-game sweep of British Columbia. She pitched a total of 17 innings, allowing just one run on six hits and striking out 19 batters, including a career-high 11 strikeouts in a one-hit shutout in Game 1. As a team, Oregon Tech outscored British Columbia 22-4 in the series, including a 9-1 win in Game 3 where they recorded eight doubles, their highest single-game total since 1997.

  • Oregon Tech swept British Columbia in a 4-game series.

The players

Kristine Schmidt

A junior pitcher for the Oregon Tech softball team.

Oregon Tech Lady Owls

The women's softball team at Oregon Tech, who were named the Cascade Conference Under Armour Team of the Week.

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What they’re saying

“Oregon Tech softball dominated the Cascade Conference weekly awards, as Kristine Schmidt was honored at McDonald's-Urban Edge Network Pitcher of the Week, while the Lady Owls were selected as Under Armour Team of the Week.”

— Oregon Tech Athletic Communications

What’s next

Oregon Tech will close out a 12-game homestand this weekend, hosting Corban for Friday and Saturday doubleheaders.

The takeaway

Oregon Tech's softball program is thriving, with their standout pitcher Kristine Schmidt and the overall team performance earning prestigious conference honors. This success highlights the program's competitiveness and the Lady Owls' ability to dominate their opponents in the Cascade Conference.