The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) softball team, seeded fifth, defeated fourth-seeded Colorado Mesa University (CMU) 6-5 in a nail-biting RMAC quarterfinal game. Early scoring by UCCS built a solid lead, but CMU responded with strong efforts, cutting the deficit to one run in the final inning. UCCS's pitcher Autumn Kunze secured her 14th victory of the season, while Kailey Bond closed the game with a save. This victory marks UCCS's fourth win against CMU this season and breaks the program's single-season hits record.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS recorded 12 hits, setting a new program record with 556 hits this season.
  • Autumn Kunze improved to 14-5 on the season, allowing five earned runs in 6.1 innings.
State of Play
  • UCCS advances to the RMAC semifinals, facing the top-seeded and nationally ranked Colorado Christian University.
  • CMU struggled to regain control after UCCS's early scoring but showed resilience in their comeback attempt.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will compete against Colorado Christian University tomorrow at 12 p.m. in search of a spot in the RMAC championship game.

Bottom Line

This win not only propels UCCS into the next round but also establishes a new benchmark for the program, emphasizing their offensive prowess and resilience under pressure.