The Cougars rebounded from a tough loss to Oklahoma Christian in the South Central regional, dropping a close game 6-5 but securing a 10-0 victory over St. Mary's (TX). In the first game, CCU fought back after a slow start, with Arriana Wright hitting a historic three-run homer. The Cougars came out strong in their elimination game against St. Mary's, dominating with a six-run first inning and stellar pitching from Hanna Espinoza. They advance to the final day of the regional to face Oklahoma Christian, needing to win to keep their postseason hopes alive.

By the Numbers
  • CCU scored a total of 10 runs in their second game against St. Mary's.
  • Hanna Espinoza pitched a complete game, throwing 92 pitches and earning her 12th win of the season.
State of Play
  • CCU faces Oklahoma Christian again on May 16 at 12 p.m. MDT.
  • A win in the first matchup will lead to a second game at 2:30 p.m. for a chance at advancing to Super Regionals.
What's Next

If the Cougars can secure a victory against Oklahoma Christian, they will have another chance to play for a spot in the Super Regionals. This would be the first time in program history that CCU would move this far in postseason play.

Bottom Line

CCU has shown resilience with their strong performance against St. Mary's, gearing up for a crucial rematch against Oklahoma Christian. The team's ability to maintain momentum could be key to advancing further in the tournament.