Ellensburg, Wash. (Feb. 4) – The Central Washington University softball team is set to compete in the Dixie State Courtyard Classic beginning on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. against Metropolitan State University Denver in St. George, Utah.
Game Info:
Thursday, Feb. 7 | 10:00 a.m. MT
at Metropolitan State University of Denver
St. George, Utah | Canyons Softball Complex Field 4
Game Info:
Thursday, Feb. 7 | 12:30 p.m. MT
vs. Hawaii Pacific University
St. George, Utah | Canyons Softball Complex Field 2
Game Info:
Friday, Feb. 8 | 10:00 a.m. MT
vs. Fort Lewis College
St. George, Utah | Canyons Softball Complex Field 2
Game Info:
Friday, Feb. 8 | 12:30 a.m. MT
vs. Colorado Mesa University
St. George, Utah | Canyons Softball Complex Field 2
Game Info:
Saturday, Feb. 9 | 10:00 a.m. MT
vs. Cal State East Bay
St. George, Utah | Canyons Softball Complex Field 4
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"Our players and staff are excited to get the opportunity to continue to play quality competition to get us ready for a very competitive GNAC season," CWU head coach Mike Larabee said. "Our objective is to continue to chase perfection and catch excellence."
LAST TIME OUT
The CWU Softball team went 2-1 at the MSUB Desert Stinger in Las Vegas, Nevada last weekend.
The weekend opened with an extra inning battle with Hawaii Hilo. The Wildcats outlasted the Vulcans 3-1in eight innings. Per tournament rules, Bethany Balucan opened the eighth inning on second base. Rachael Johnson smashed a ball to third base. The ball was fielded, but an error occurred on the throw, allowing Balucan to score. Johnson motored her way to third base on the play, setting the Wildcats up to add on to their newfound lead.
Savannah Egbert came to the plate, and would come through with a single up the middle, scoring Johnson. Later in the inning, Julia Reuble hammered a double to right center field, scoring Egbert on the play. The knock gave the Wildcats a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth. The Vulcans would score an unearned run, but it wasn't enough as the Wildcats took game one 3-1. The Wildcats fell 18-0 to CSU San Bernardino in the following game.
Theresa Moyle was the offensive hero on Sunday in the team's 6-1 win over Stanislaus State. In the fourth inning, Moyle worked a 2-0 count and took the ensuing offering over the left field wall, leveling the score at 1-1. Later, she came to the plate with the bases loaded. Moyle roped the first pitch she saw down the right field line, clearing the bases for a triple. A muffed throw by the cut-off woman allowed Moyle to race home for a 6-1 Wildcat advantage. She finished with a pair of hits and four runs batted in.
Lexie Strasser was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for her performance last weekend. Strasser was in the circle for the Wildcats' 3-1 extra inning win over Hawaii Hilo and the team's 6-1 win over Stanislaus State. Strasser pitched 15 innings, going 2-0 with an earned run average of 0.47. She allowed just seven hits while racking up eight strikeouts over the weekend.
DIXIE STATE SOFTBALL COURTYARD CLASSIC
The tournament features 14 of the best teams from the western and central regions. It takes place at Canyons Softball Complex. Admission to the tournament costs $10 a day, however people under the age of 18-years-old receive free admission.
