Concordia University Irvine (CUI) bounced back to defeat Biola in the final day of the regular season, securing the No. 1 seed at the upcoming PacWest Conference Tournament with a 3-1 series win and a 24-4 record in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • CUI finished the regular season with a 24-4 record in conference play.
  • Cortney Koelmans improved to 18-4 with a three-hit complete game shutout in the second game.
Yes, But

Despite the loss in the first game, Biola still has a chance to make the postseason with a win against Azusa Pacific.

State of Play
  • Concordia is set to face either Biola or Dominican in the upcoming PacWest Conference Tournament.
  • Biola needs just one win against Azusa Pacific to secure a spot in the conference tournament.
What's Next

The possibility of a re-match between CUI and Biola in the upcoming double-elimination tournament in San Rafael next week exists.

Bottom Line

CUI's resilient win over Biola secures their top seed position, setting the stage for an intriguing potential re-match in the tournament.