POMONA, Calif. – After a 53-hour delay, the Broncos and Cougars concluded their series in thrilling fashion, with three lead changes in the final three innings, resulting in a 13-10 win for the Cougars and a series split. The loss drops the Broncos to 21-16 overall and 17-11 in conference, tied with San Francisco State for third place in the CCAA standings.

By the Numbers
  • Cal Poly Pomona falls to 21-16 overall and 17-11 in conference play.
  • CPP is now 22-6 all-time against CSUSM since 2016, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 meetings.
  • Randy Betten holds a 405-258 overall record as the head coach, aiming to surpass John Scolinos' CCAA wins record.
Yes, But

The Broncos' inability to close the game after taking a late lead resulted in a 13-10 loss to the Cougars.

State of Play
  • The Cougars salvaged the series with their win, maintaining second place in the CCAA standings.
  • Cal Poly Pomona is now tied with San Francisco State for third place in the conference.
What's Next

The Broncos will now prepare to face Cal State LA on the road this weekend, starting with Game 1 on Friday, April 19th at 6:00 PM.

Bottom Line

Despite a hard-fought game, the Broncos fell short in a heartbreakingly close match, highlighting the importance of finishing strong in crucial moments to secure victories.