Jayhawks Sweep Friday at Woo Pig Classic with Wins Over Omaha, Boise State

Friday, February 27

Fayetteville, Ark.

10 a.m. CT

University of Kansas

11-6

Omaha

12-3

Omaha

Kansas

Jayhawks Sweep Friday at Woo Pig Classic with Wins Over Omaha, Boise State

2/27/2026 2:56:00 PM | Softball

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Fayetteville, Ark. – Kansas picked up two wins Friday at the Woo Pig Classic, outlasting Omaha, 6-5, before defeating Boise State, 4-1, behind timely hitting and steady pitching performances.

"I'm really proud of the way we competed today," said head coach Jennifer McFalls. "Omaha tested us, and we had to respond in big moments, and then to turn around and stay locked in against Boise State says a lot about this group. We got timely hits, strong pitching performances, and found ways to finish."

The Jayhawks used a four-run fourth inning to reclaim control against Omaha and held off a late rally to secure the 6-5 victory. Kansas carried that momentum into its matchup with Boise State, where Kadence Stafford and Anna Soles each launched two-run home runs, and Chloe Barber helped shut the door in a 4-1 win, completing a perfect day for KU in Fayetteville.

How It Happened | vs. Omaha

Omaha struck first with an RBI double to center field, taking a 1-0 lead in the opening inning.
Kaelee Washington quickly settled in, recording a strikeout looking and trusting her defense to retire the side and limit further damage.
Kansas answered in the bottom half. Presley Limbaugh doubled to center, Hailey Cripe drew a walk, and Soles delivered a two-RBI double to right-center to give the Jayhawks a 2-1 advantage.
Washington dominated in the second, striking out the side, two swinging and one looking to keep Omaha off the board.
Stafford led off the bottom of the inning with a double, but Kansas was unable to capitalize and add to its lead.
Omaha responded in the third with a two-run home run, reclaiming the lead at 3-2.
In the bottom of the fourth, Stafford lifted Kansas with a single through the left side, allowing Bailey Amezcua to score and tie the game at 3-3.
With the bases loaded later in the inning, Cripe delivered a timely RBI single to give the Jayhawks a 4-3 lead. Ella Boyer followed with a two-RBI single to second, providing insurance and extending the advantage to 6-3.
In the top of the fourth, Washington struck out two more batters, setting a season high of eight strikeouts. She retired another batter on a routine fly to the outfield, sending Kansas back to the plate, but the Jayhawks were unable to extend their lead.
In the sixth, Omaha began to chip away at the Kansas lead. A bases-loaded threat and a double from the Mavericks allowed two runs to score, cutting the Jayhawks' advantage to 6-5.
The Jayhawks remained unfazed heading into the top of the seventh, as their defense quickly retired the side, going three up, three down, securing the narrow 6-5 victory for Kansas.

PITCHERS OF RECORD
Win: Kaelee Washington (3-1)
Final line: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 8 SO
Loss: Alexis Wiggins (5-1)
Final line: 3.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 BB, 0 SO

How It Happened | vs. Boise State

Kansas and Boise State battled through the first three innings before the Mavericks finally got on the board.
The Jayhawks threatened in the first, putting runners on second and third with singles from Limbaugh and Aynslee Linduff, but a double play ended the frame scoreless. Boise State had a runner reach on a single, but Blakely Barber limited the damage.
In the second, Kansas was able to load the bases with a walk and a stolen base, but could not push a run across. Barber continued to quiet the Broncos, who hit into a double play to end the inning.
Boise State scored first in the third, after a leadoff hit-by-pitch and a fielder's choice, and after a double to left-center, scoring a run. Kansas went down in order in the bottom half, leaving the score 1-0.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Jayhawks found an answer from Stafford, who launched a two-run home run to give Kansas a 2-1 lead.
Soles added insurance in the bottom of the fifth, launching a two-run home run to right field to extend the Jayhawks' lead 4-1.
The Jayhawks secured their second win of the day, retiring Boise State in order in the final frame to seal a 4-1 victory.

PITCHERS OF RECORD
Win: Chloe Barber (4-3)
Final line: 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 SO
Loss: Loula-Rare McNamara (3-1)
Final line: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 0 BB, 4 SO

Up Next
The Jayhawks continue their run at the Woo Pig Classic, facing Boise State for a second time tomorrow, followed by an evening game against Charlotte, a team that has been receiving votes in the polls. Kansas will remain in Fayetteville through Sunday, March 1. Fans can follow along on the official Kansas Softball X account and track live stats throughout the weekend.