Dedeann Pendleton News Today

“We went toe to toe with a top level Michigan team that has a long history of success,” UNC coach Dedeann Pendleton-Helm said in a text message Saturday evening. “No game is won or lost on one ball or play.”

The teams were scheduled to play at noon Saturday at Gloria Rodriguez Field in the third and final game of the Bears' final home series of the regular season. Idaho State (5-3 Big Sky, 22-21 overall) swept UNC in the series' first two games Friday.

The teams were scheduled to play at noon Saturday at Gloria Rodriguez Field in the third and final game of the Bears' final home series of the regular season. Idaho State (5-3 Big Sky, 22-21 overall) swept UNC in the series' first two games Friday.

The teams were scheduled to play at noon Saturday at Gloria Rodriguez Field in the third and final game of the Bears' final home series of the regular season. Idaho State (5-3 Big Sky, 22-21 overall) swept UNC in the series' first two games Friday.

“At this level, everybody’s talented," sophomore infielder Amailee Morales said. "Everybody has the skill. It comes down to your culture and how you work as a team and how you meld together.”

“Love each other and play fearless,” senior pitcher Erin Caviness said. “I feel grateful to be part of this in my senior year.”

“Love each other and play fearless,” senior pitcher Erin Caviness said. “I feel grateful to be part of this in my senior year.”

“Love each other and play fearless,” senior pitcher Erin Caviness said. “I feel grateful to be part of this in my senior year.”

UNC opens at home Friday, March 1 hosting the three-day Colorado Classic against Manhattan College and Iowa State. The Bears play two games against Iowa State at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2 and then two more against Manhattan at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

The University of Northern Colorado softball team ended its historic season with a 4-0 loss to Minnesota on Saturday night at the NCAA Seattle Regional.