The Central Washington University Softball Team heads to Nampa, Idaho, to finish the regular season against Northwest Nazarene this weekend. The Wildcats are looking to build on a successful home series where they swept Montana State Billings, highlighted by senior Mia Flores earning GNAC Player of the Week honors. Both teams have previously met this season, with the Nighthawks besting the Wildcats in their last encounters. CWU needs a sweep to secure a chance at the GNAC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • CWU holds a 30-11 overall record and a 17-5 GNAC record.
  • NNU is 30-17 this season, with a 11-9 GNAC record.
  • Flores hit her first home run of the season in the last series, contributing significantly with both batting and pitching.
Yes, But

Despite their strong performances, CWU's path to the GNAC Tournament is not guaranteed, as they need to rely on other teams' results in conjunction with their own performance to secure a spot.

State of Play
  • CWU has momentum from their recent home sweep over MSU Billings, where they displayed a strong offensive and defensive effort.
  • NNU recently achieved a home sweep over Western Oregon, underlining their competitive standing.
What's Next

If the Wildcats can sweep NNU this weekend while wishing for Western Oregon to not sweep Western Washington, they will advance to the GNAC Tournament scheduled from May 7 to 9 in Ellensburg.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats must maintain their winning momentum this weekend to enhance their chances of participating in the GNAC Tournament, making every game crucial for their postseason aspirations.