The Central Washington University softball team is set to face off against 11th-ranked Western Washington University in a crucial four-game series in Bellingham to secure the fourth spot in the GNAC for playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • 11th-ranked Western Washington Vikings with a season record of 34-4 and a 14-2 GNAC play record
  • Top WWU batters include Hailey Rath with a .388 average and pitchers Kaiana Kong and Joie Baker holding 11-1 records each
Yes, But

The Wildcats need to win against the strong Vikings to solidify their playoff spot after a split with Western Oregon last weekend.

State of Play
  • CWU and WWU have not faced each other this season, adding anticipation to the upcoming series
  • Western Washington's pitching duo, Kong and Baker, pose a formidable challenge with impressive records and shutouts
What's Next

Following the series, the Wildcats will compete against Simon Fraser Red Leafs in a four-game series starting on April 26.

Bottom Line

The Central Washington softball team faces a critical series against Western Washington to secure their playoff spot, needing to overcome strong opposition from the top-ranked Vikings' lineup and pitching duo.