The Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles delivered an explosive offensive performance on Tuesday morning, defeating the Menlo College Oaks 19–4 in game three of the series at Wunderlich Field. With the victory, Concordia officially clinched the series while continuing an impressive power surge at the plate.
CUI 19, MENLO 4
Menlo struck first with a solo home run in the opening inning, but the Golden Eagles quickly responded in the second. RBI production from multiple hitters, including a two-run ground-rule double from Kaliya Yco, gave Concordia an early lead that they never relinquished.
The Golden Eagles steadily built momentum through the middle innings before erupting for a massive 12-run seventh inning that put the game out of reach. Concordia finished with 19 runs on 13 hits, showcasing depth throughout the lineup and timely execution in key moments.
Power hitting once again defined the Golden Eagles' offense, as Concordia launched five home runs in the contest. Caitlynn Campbell got the long-ball production started with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and later added another solo shot during the seventh-inning rally, finishing with a standout four-run performance. Audrey Robles added a solo home run in the seventh to spark the late surge, and junior catcher Morgan Kneubuhler followed with a two-run blast to extend the lead.
The biggest swing of the game came from Alana Hernandez, who blasted her first home run as a Golden Eagle—a towering grand slam in the seventh inning that capped the offensive explosion. The grand slam marked the second grand slam of the weekend for Concordia after Noelani Ching hit one earlier in the series, further emphasizing the team's dominant offensive stretch.
Through three games, Concordia has now hit eight total home runs in the series, highlighting the lineup's power and consistency from top to bottom.
Inside the circle, Paetynn Snobar earned the win after providing steady relief work, helping limit Menlo's scoring opportunities while the offense continued to expand the lead.
With the series already secured and the bats continuing to stay hot, the Golden Eagles will look to carry their momentum into the final game as Concordia continues to establish itself as one of the most dangerous offensive teams early in the season.
CUI 10, MENLO 3
The Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles continued their strong weekend at the plate, defeating the Menlo College Oaks 10–3 in game four of the series on Tuesday afternoon in Atherton. With the win, Concordia improved to 17-5 on the season and completed another dominant performance fueled by timely hitting and solid pitching.
Concordia wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, manufacturing an early run in the first inning on a sacrifice fly from Kailani Tatro that brought home Kaliya Yco. The Golden Eagles extended their lead in the second inning with disciplined at-bats and aggressive baserunning. Jessica Im delivered an RBI single, Yco drew a bases-loaded walk, and Audrey Robles added an RBI fielder's choice to push the lead to 4-0.
The Golden Eagles continued to apply pressure in the third and fourth innings. Alyssa Struthers lifted a sacrifice fly to score Caitlynn Campbell, and Campbell later powered a solo home run to left center to extend Concordia's lead to 6-1, which was her THIRD homerun of the day. The long ball remained a key factor for Concordia, as Robles delivered a standout performance at the plate with two home runs, including a two-run shot in the seventh inning that helped seal the victory. Robles finished the game 3-for-5 with four RBIs.
Concordia's offense was consistent throughout the lineup, recording 14 total hits. Im led the way with three hits, while Gabby Villa also collected three hits and scored a run. Yco added two hits and two RBIs, including an RBI double in the seventh inning that sparked the final scoring push.
In the circle, the Golden Eagles used a staff effort to secure the win. Jayden Nishi opened the game with two scoreless innings, while Kira Morris earned the victory after allowing just one run across two innings of work. Payton Dedo and Tatro combined to close the game and limit Menlo's late momentum.
The Golden Eagles' continued offensive production capped another strong showing in the series, highlighted by extra-base power and disciplined situational hitting.
NEXT UP
Concordia will look to carry its momentum into a major matchup tomorrow, as the Golden Eagles host the No. 2 ranked Cal State East Bay Pioneers in a doubleheader.
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