MORAGA, Calif. – After a bigtime win for the Gaels (29-22, 9-6 WCC) on Thursday over the LMU Lions (28-24, 9-6 WCC), they could not keep the momentum rolling on Friday, as the Lions, playing for their postseason lives, took both sides of the doubleheader 3-2 and 8-0. The pair of losses for the Gaels makes tomorrow's finale a must win, while also needing help from San Diego to keep their chances at an NCAA Regional alive.
GAME ONE: LMU 3, SMC 2
After taking a throw down from her catcher off the shoulder and allowing two early runs, starter Mia Nishikawa exited the contest with two away in the first in favor of Avrey Wolverton.