CALDWELL, Idaho – The College of Idaho softball team secured a 2-1 series win over British Columbia after splitting yesterday's doubleheader and winning both games today at Symms Field. The Yotes triumphed 8-0 in both games, one a conference matchup and the other a non-conference contest. The victories bring the Yotes' overall record to 16-4, with a conference mark of 9-3.
Game 1: College of Idaho 8, British Columbia 0
In the first game of the day, the Yotes wasted no time, dominating British Columbia with an 8-0 victory. The win also captured the conference series victory over the Thunderbirds and avenged the nightcap from the night before.
The scoring began in the third inning, where the Yotes exploded for six runs, led by a two-RBI homer from Brinley Iverson that brought Kamryn Ham across the plate. Ashlynn Nixon and Hallie Campbell followed with key hits, and Madelyn Powell added two more RBIs in the fifth inning which captured the victory via run rule.
A strong pitching performance from Abbey Brooks (8-0) shut out British Columbia through five innings, allowing just three hits and striking out seven. The Yotes sealed the win with eight hits, including a home run, and five RBIs from Powell alone.
Game 2: College of Idaho 8, British Columbia 0
The Yotes completed the sweep in the second game of the day with another 8-0 win, this time in non-conference play.
College of Idaho took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning with Iverson and Ham scoring on a walk and a sacrifice fly. The Yotes' offense was relentless, adding to their lead with a 3-run third inning and a 2-run sixth inning.
Sydney Jund contributed two RBIs, while Ham drove in another, finishing the game 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. Apple Acklin (1-0) pitched six shutout innings in her first career start, allowing only four hits and one walk while striking out one. College of Idaho's offense racked up seven hits, including
The Yotes now prepare for their next road trip, as they head to Forest Grove, Oregon, to face Pacific University on March 26th at 3 p.m. MT.
