Montana closed its fall exhibition schedule with a doubleheader sweep of Carroll, winning 15-4 and 20-4. The Grizzlies’ bats stayed hot, while their pitchers handled pressure situations and the defense played error-free softball across both games. The fall results give coach Stef Ewing reason to expect a dangerous lineup and a stronger pitching staff this spring.

By the Numbers
  • Sunday’s scores: 15-4 and 20-4.
  • Montana batted .446 in the doubleheader and .468 for the fall.
  • The Grizzlies hit 17 home runs and totaled 51 extra-base hits in eight fall games.
  • Montana outscored its fall opponents 129-34.
  • Three pitchers combined for 18 strikeouts and one walk over 14 innings on Sunday.
  • Kailee Mejia went 11-for-14, with four doubles, three home runs and 13 RBIs.
Yes, But

Carroll scored eight runs Sunday, but all were unearned in pressure-situation work where innings often began with multiple runners on base. Montana’s pitchers were tested under those conditions, and the defense committed no errors across 14 innings.

What's Next

Montana’s next games are scheduled for the regular-season opener in early February.

Bottom Line

The fall sweep offered a strong preview of Montana’s potential: a deep, productive lineup paired with pitching and defense that showed progress when challenged.