IRVINE, Calif. – The Western Washington University softball team fell 8-0 in six innings to Vanguard as they wrapped up the second day of play in the CUI Kickoff Classic at Great Park.
Vanguard jumped out to an early lead after a four-run 1st inning. The Vikings loaded the bases in the bottom of the first on back-to-back hits by sophomore Maleah Andrewsand senior Kanilehua Pitoy followed by a walk by junior Hailey Rath, but failed to push a run across the plate.
Vanguard would add a run in the 5th and three in the 6th to record the run-rule victory. Andrews, Pitoy, and Freshman Haylee Kim all finished with multi-hit games.
Senior starting pitcher Joie Baker (1-1) took the loss after allowing seven hits and five runs (4 ER) in 4.1 innings. Baker recorded five strikeouts in the start.
The Lions had four players record two hits, led by Adriana Portillo who finished 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.
The Vikings wrap up the 2025 CUI Kickoff Classic tomorrow morning when they take on Cal State San Bernardino at 8:30 am.
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VAN 8, WWU 0 (Feb. 1, 2025 at Irvine, CA)
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Score by Innings
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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R
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H
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E
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LOB
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Record
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Vanguard
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4
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0
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0
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0
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1
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3
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x
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-
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8
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11
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0
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6
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1-3
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#2 Western Washington
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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x
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-
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0
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7
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3
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7
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1-3
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VAN – Williams and Hernandez
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WWU – Baker, Kong (5) and Dellamaggiore
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Win: Williams (1-1) Save: None Loss: Baker (1-1)
WWU HR: None VAN HR: None
Time of Game: 2:00 Att: 82
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The Vikings close out play in the CUI Kickoff Classic Sunday with an 8:30 am game vs. Cal State San Bernardino.
Here is a look at the Vikings record breakdown for the 2025 season:
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RECORD BREAKDOWN
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Overall
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1-3
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GNAC
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0-0
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Non-Conference
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1-3
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Streak
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L2
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Home
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0-0
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Away
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0-0
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Neutral
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1-3
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vs. Ranked Teams
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1-0
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1-Run Games
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0-1
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2-Run Games
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0-0
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Extra Innings
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0-0
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Shutouts
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0-0
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BY UNIFORM
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Light Blue Pinstripes
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1-1
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Navy/White
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0-2
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Navy
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0-0
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Gray
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0-0
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White/Navy
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0-0
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Gray/Blue
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0-0
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Here is a detailed look at WWU's five-game schedule at the CUI Kickoff Classic. A very informative tournament website is available at CUIGoldenEagles.com, which includes important fan information in regards to tickets and field locations. All games will feature live statistical updates online with links listed below:
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Date
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Opponent
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First Pitch
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Field
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Friday, 1/31
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Cal State East Bay
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L, 1-7
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#4
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Friday, 1/31
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#15 Cal State Dominguez Hills
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W, 7-2
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Stadium
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Saturday, 2/1
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Azusa Pacific
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L, 3-4
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#4
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Saturday, 2/1
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Vanguard
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L, 0-8
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#3
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Sunday, 2/2
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Cal State San Bernardino
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8:30 am
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Stadium
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The WWU softball program begins its 33rd season in 2025 while coming off a historic 52-12 season in 2024. The Vikings claimed their third GNAC title by winning the 2024 postseason tournament at Viking Field and advanced to the NCAA Division II Championships for the sixth time in program history. Playing on its home field in the NCAA postseason for the first time, WWU won its first West Regional title defeating Cal State San Marcos in the sub-regional and Cal State Dominguez Hills in the Super Regional. The historic season ended playing in the national championship series as part of the NCAA Division II Spring Sports Festival in Longwood, Florida. WWU has posted a winning record 21 times during the 32-year history of the program, which won the 1998 NAIA National Championship in only its sixth season to record the school's first ever team national title.
