No. 7 Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) baseball dominated Hawai'i Hilo, sweeping the series and widening its lead in the PacWest standings. The Sea Lions achieved their sixth sweep in eight series, with victories of 20-2, 2-0, 8-7, and 11-0. This impressive performance increases their overall record to 32-7 and 28-4 in conference play, establishing a 7.5-game lead. Key players included Josiah Rodriguez, who excelled with multiple hits and RBIs, and Tristan Moore, who hit for the cycle in the final game.

By the Numbers
  • PLNU leads the PacWest by 7.5 games with a 28-4 conference record.
  • The Sea Lions achieved their eighth shutout of the season during the series.
  • Josiah Rodriguez contributed multiple hits and RBIs across the games.
State of Play
  • Point Loma has now secured seven series victories out of the first eight in conference play.
  • The team is peaking as they have recorded six sweeps in eight series.
  • PLNU will have over a week off before their next games against Westmont.
What's Next

The Sea Lions will host Westmont on April 17-18, looking to continue their winning momentum. With doubleheader matchups scheduled for both days starting at noon, Point Loma aims to extend their lead further in the conference.

Bottom Line

Point Loma's recent performances highlight their dominance in the PacWest, significantly boosting their confidence and standings. Maintaining this momentum is crucial as they approach the last stretch of the season, showcasing their potential for postseason contention.