Northridge, Calif - The Concordia Irvine Golden Eagles began their day in commanding fashion, setting the tone early with a dominant performance against Austin College before closing the slate against a tough CSUN squad. CUI showed its depth and intensity throughout both contests, opening the day with crisp execution and strong momentum, then battling through a challenging second matchup to cap a demanding day in the pool.
CUI 23, AUSTIN 9
The Concordia Irvine Golden Eagles opened the day in dominant fashion, rolling past Austin College 23–9 in game one behind a balanced offensive attack and strong goalkeeping. CUI controlled the tempo from the opening sprint, building separation early and never allowing the Roos to find sustained momentum. The Golden Eagles' depth was on full display, as multiple players contributed on the scoresheet while the defense limited Austin College to just nine goals on 20 shots.
Amber Lewis led the offensive surge with a game-high five goals on seven shots, adding an assist for six points, while Hannah Edwards and Mia Hueston each tallied five points apiece. Kimorah Wong and Anna Tyukasz both finished perfect shooting performances with three and two goals, respectively, and CUI totaled 20 assists on 23 goals, showcasing unselfish ball movement throughout the contest. Concordia also capitalized on exclusions, drawing 11 ejections and consistently converting possessions into scoring chances.
In the cage, Marilyn Rodriguez-Garcia de Leon anchored the defense with 12 saves over 24 minutes before Tiffani Hunter closed out the final period with three saves and a shutout frame. The Golden Eagles' defensive pressure forced tough looks and limited second-chance opportunities, helping CUI cruise to a convincing win to start the day. The strong all-around performance set a confident tone as Concordia moved on to its second matchup of the day.
CUI 7, CSUN 12
The Golden Eagles battled throughout their second game of the day but ultimately fell 12–7 to No. 25 CSUN in a hard-fought matchup. Despite the final score, CUI showed resilience on both ends of the pool, matching CSUN's physicality and creating consistent offensive pressure while continuing to defend at a high level.
Concordia generated 28 shots and spread its scoring across the lineup, with Alexa De Villiers leading the way with two goals. Emeline Smiley added a strong all-around performance with a goal and two assists, while Anna Tyukasz and Sofia Smith each chipped in a goal and an assist. Amber Lewis and Mia Hueston also found the back of the net as CUI kept pace early and stayed within striking distance through multiple stretches of play.
Defensively, the Golden Eagles were active in the passing lanes, finishing with 10 steals and two field blocks. Hannah Edwards and Marilyn Rodriguez-Garcia de Leon each recorded multiple steals, helping disrupt CSUN's offensive rhythm. In goal, Rodriguez-Garcia de Leon anchored the defense with nine saves while facing 30 shots, keeping Concordia competitive against a nationally ranked opponent.
Although CSUN capitalized on key possessions down the stretch, the Golden Eagles' effort, depth, and intensity stood out against a quality opponent. The matchup closed a demanding day for Concordia, providing valuable experience as CUI continues to build momentum moving forward.
