In a thrilling doubleheader in Irvine, No. 25 Concordia University (CUI) split games against No. 3 Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM), showcasing their pitching and power hitting. The first game went into extra innings, with CSUSM winning 3-2 thanks to a late home run. In the second game, Concordia came from behind to win 4-3, featuring back-to-back home runs by Audrey Robles and Morgan Kneubuhler, solidifying CUI's playoff ambitions.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: CSUSM 3, CUI 2 (8 innings)
  • Kneubuhler leads the PacWest with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs.
  • Robles has 11 home runs and 39 RBIs.
  • Jayden Nishi improved to 13-3 with the victory in Game 2.
State of Play
  • CUI leads second-place Biola by half a game entering the final weekend.
  • The team has secured a spot in the upcoming PacWest Conference Championships.
  • CUI aims to clinch the regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the tournament.
What's Next

CUI will face Azusa Pacific in a key doubleheader this Saturday, which could determine the PacWest regular season champion.

Bottom Line

Concordia's performance highlights their potential for a successful playoff run, with strong individual contributions propelling the team's confidence as they finalize the regular season.