In a thrilling Alumni Day matchup, LMU softball staged a dramatic comeback against Pacific, winning 6-3 with Izzy Jamgotchian's walk-off three-run homer in the seventh inning. The game celebrated the legacy of LMU legend Sam Fischer, who threw the first pitch and symbolically passed the torch to Jamgotchian, who now holds multiple school records. After Pacific initially led, the Lions rallied, tying the game in the sixth before Jamgotchian clinched the series sweep with her monumental homer. This win not only solidified their dominance in the series but marked personal milestones for Jamgotchian and highlighted the team's resilience.

By the Numbers
  • Izzy Jamgotchian hit her 19th home run of the season, setting a new personal best and ranking second in LMU history.
  • Jamgotchian recorded three RBIs in the game, bringing her career total to 177, making her the all-time RBI leader at LMU.
  • Avery Francis established a new LMU single-season WCC stolen base record with 28 steals.
State of Play
  • LMU completed the series sweep against Pacific with this victory.
  • Jamgotchian leads the team in both RBIs (52) this season and is closing in on Fischer's single-season records.
  • Pitching by Jessie Gilbert and Sawyer Denser kept the Lions competitive throughout key moments of the game.
What's Next

As the season progresses, LMU’s focus will shift to maintaining momentum in their upcoming games while watching Jamgotchian's pursuit of school records, including Fischer's single-season RBI marks. Building on this victory could enhance their playoff positioning and team morale.

Bottom Line

This Alumni Day triumph encapsulated both a tribute to LMU's past and a striking statement of the team's present capabilities, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure and setting the stage for future success as Jamgotchian cements her legacy.