Upcoming Event: Softball versus Pima CC on September 30, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Softball
6 p.m.
vs Pima CC
Grand Canyon University Athletics
Friday, May 14
Rohnert Park, CA
Grand Canyon
4
vs
5
Chico State
Kara Holtorf
'Lopes Lose in Eight Innings Despite Allowing No Earned Runs
5/14/2010 7:44:00 PM | Softball
Sophomore pitcher Ivy Campas (Tucson, AZ/Sunnyside, Phoenix College) allowed no earned runs, but Grand Canyon University lost its opener in the NCAA Division II Softball West Regional to Chico State University, 5-4, today at Seawolf Field on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif.
Senior second baseman Charlotte Honciano reached on a fielder's choice in the top of the eighth inning. One out later, sophomore center fielder Sam Quadt singled to right field, driving in Honciano with what proved to be the winning run.
The 'Lopes, the No. 3 seed in the West region, had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth, but Campas grounded out to second base, senior third baseman Gayle Nisbet (Phoenix, AZ/Shadow Mountain/Mesa CC) grounded out to the pitcher and senior right fielder Nikki Lorenzi (Phoenix, AZ/Horizon, Gateway CC) grounded out to the shortstop to end the game.
No. 15 GCU fell to 42-12 on the season, while Chico State, a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Conference and the No. 6 seed in the West region, improved to 30-19.
The 'Lopes scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Lorenzi walked and sophomore center fielder Kara Holtorf (Peoria, AZ/Sunrise Mountain) advanced her to second on a fielder's choice. Junior left fielder Teddy Barry (Phoenix, AZ/Greenway, Phoenix College), the Pacific West Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, walked, as did senior second baseman Kelli Bridges (Coeur d'Alene, ID/Lake City, North Idaho College) and senior designated player Tracy Lubken (Scottsdale, AZ/Horizon, Phoenix College). Lorenzi scored on Lubken's walk. Junior first baseman Montana Lucas (Glendale, AZ/Cactus, Phoenix College) singled to center, driving in Barry and Bridges.
The Wildcats took the lead in the top of the third inning when Quadt singled to center, junior shortstop Courtney Brock reached on an error by Nisbet and sophomore catcher Jenna Wermes hit a fly ball to center field that was dropped by Holtorf. Quadt scored on the play. Senior third baseman Becca Johnson singled to center, driving in Brock and Wermes, and sophomore first baseman Rachel Failla also singled to center, scoring Johnson.
GCU tied the game in the bottom of the sixth. Lucas tripled off the right-field wall with one out and Campas reached on an error by Johnson. She was pinch run for by freshman outfielder Samantha Wyatt (Glendale, AZ/Independence). Nisbet reached on a fielder's choice, loading the bases. Lorenzi singled to center, driving in Lucas.
Freshman pitcher Kacie McCarthy struck out a career-high 11 batter in seven and one-third innings of relief for Chico State.
Campas (23-6) pitched all eight innings and gave up eight hits and four walks while striking out one.
The 'Lopes will play the loser of today's game between host Sonoma State, the No. 2 seed, and No. 7 seed Dixie State at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. If they win that game, they will play again at 4 p.m. against the winner of the 11 a.m. game between Chico State and the winner of today's second game.
This is a double-elimination tournament, so GCU has to win both games tomorrow to advance to Game 6 and, if necessary, Game 7 on Sunday.
Box Score
###
Senior second baseman Charlotte Honciano reached on a fielder's choice in the top of the eighth inning. One out later, sophomore center fielder Sam Quadt singled to right field, driving in Honciano with what proved to be the winning run.
The 'Lopes, the No. 3 seed in the West region, had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth, but Campas grounded out to second base, senior third baseman Gayle Nisbet (Phoenix, AZ/Shadow Mountain/Mesa CC) grounded out to the pitcher and senior right fielder Nikki Lorenzi (Phoenix, AZ/Horizon, Gateway CC) grounded out to the shortstop to end the game.
No. 15 GCU fell to 42-12 on the season, while Chico State, a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Conference and the No. 6 seed in the West region, improved to 30-19.
The 'Lopes scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Lorenzi walked and sophomore center fielder Kara Holtorf (Peoria, AZ/Sunrise Mountain) advanced her to second on a fielder's choice. Junior left fielder Teddy Barry (Phoenix, AZ/Greenway, Phoenix College), the Pacific West Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, walked, as did senior second baseman Kelli Bridges (Coeur d'Alene, ID/Lake City, North Idaho College) and senior designated player Tracy Lubken (Scottsdale, AZ/Horizon, Phoenix College). Lorenzi scored on Lubken's walk. Junior first baseman Montana Lucas (Glendale, AZ/Cactus, Phoenix College) singled to center, driving in Barry and Bridges.
The Wildcats took the lead in the top of the third inning when Quadt singled to center, junior shortstop Courtney Brock reached on an error by Nisbet and sophomore catcher Jenna Wermes hit a fly ball to center field that was dropped by Holtorf. Quadt scored on the play. Senior third baseman Becca Johnson singled to center, driving in Brock and Wermes, and sophomore first baseman Rachel Failla also singled to center, scoring Johnson.
GCU tied the game in the bottom of the sixth. Lucas tripled off the right-field wall with one out and Campas reached on an error by Johnson. She was pinch run for by freshman outfielder Samantha Wyatt (Glendale, AZ/Independence). Nisbet reached on a fielder's choice, loading the bases. Lorenzi singled to center, driving in Lucas.
Freshman pitcher Kacie McCarthy struck out a career-high 11 batter in seven and one-third innings of relief for Chico State.
Campas (23-6) pitched all eight innings and gave up eight hits and four walks while striking out one.
The 'Lopes will play the loser of today's game between host Sonoma State, the No. 2 seed, and No. 7 seed Dixie State at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. If they win that game, they will play again at 4 p.m. against the winner of the 11 a.m. game between Chico State and the winner of today's second game.
This is a double-elimination tournament, so GCU has to win both games tomorrow to advance to Game 6 and, if necessary, Game 7 on Sunday.
Box Score
###
New Hardware Install | Softball
Friday, August 08
Alexis Soto | on her Christian Faith
Monday, July 07
Briah Williams | Christian Faith
Monday, July 07
Alexis Soto | Ephesians 3:20
Monday, July 07