The No. 18 Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) softball team split a doubleheader against Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) on Saturday, achieving a decisive 9-1 victory in the second game after falling 5-3 in the opener. With the win, CSUSM secured a spot in the upcoming CCAA Tournament scheduled for April 30 - May 3 at Sonoma State. Madison Waymire notably hit two home runs in the first game, extending her on-base streak to 20 games. The Cougars remain three games behind conference leader Cal State East Bay as they head into their final regular-season series.

By the Numbers
  • CSUSM's season record now stands at 34-15 and 20-12 in CCAA play.
  • Waymire has recorded 20 consecutive games reaching base safely.
  • Jayline Sloss improved her record to 15-5, with a 1.00 ERA in the second game.
State of Play
  • CSUSM solidified its CCAA Tournament position with Saturday's win.
  • The team sits three games behind conference leader Cal State East Bay in the standings.
What's Next

CSUSM will conclude its regular season with a crucial series against Cal State East Bay, aiming to close the gap in the standings and prepare for the CCAA Tournament.

Bottom Line

The Cougars are in a solid position for the postseason but must maintain momentum against leading Cal State East Bay to improve their conference standing and enhance their tournament seeding.