Nevada 1, NC State 0
No. 16/13 LSU 8, Nevada 0
Saturday, February 7, 2026
 Baton Rouge, La. – Tiger Park
 
Baton Rouge, La. – Nevada Softball continued its weekend at the Tiger Classic with a gritty 1-0 victory over NC State before battling host No. 16/13 LSU in a competitive afternoon matchup on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

The Wolf Pack now turn their attention to the final day of the tournament, where it will face Lamar on Sunday, February 8 at 8 a.m. PT.

Nevada 1, NC State 0
Nevada opened day two with a tightly contested defensive showdown, securing a 1-0 win behind timely hitting and steady execution on both sides of the ball. The Pack broke through in the bottom of the third when Hannah Di Genova roped a double into center field, allowing Saige Alfaro to race home for the game's lone run. Nevada protected that advantage the rest of the way, holding NC State scoreless to earn its second win of the tournament.

In the circle, Ainsley Belingeri earned the win after delivering a composed performance, allowing just two hits and recording two strikeouts to keep NC State off the board. Talia Tretton closed out the final three innings to secure the save, sealing Nevada's shutout victory and completing a strong team effort.

No. 16/13 LSU 8, Nevada 0
Nevada's second game of the day featured a strong defensive start against nationally ranked LSU, highlighted by standout plays across the field. Rylie Haith made multiple sharp reads in the outfield, while Katie Wetteland delivered key stops at third to stall early LSU threats. At shortstop, Haylee Engelbrecht came up with several crucial saves and clean plays to keep the Tigers off the board through the opening innings.

Madison Clark continued her strong start to the season with a two‑hit performance, consistently applying pressure at the top of the order. Haylee Engelbrecht added one of Nevada's biggest swings of the game, ripping a double during her trip to the plate to help spark the Pack's mid‑game push against the Tigers.