SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos softball team hosts Cal State Monterey Bay this week as the Cougars continue California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play.

The Schedule
Games 22 & 23
Friday, March 11 – 11 a.m.
Cal State Monterey Bay (9-12, 4-10 CCAA) at Cal State San Marcos (4-18, 2-12 CCAA)
San Marcos, Calif. – CSUSM Softball Field
Live Stats | Live Video

Games 24 & 25
Saturday, March 12 – 11 a.m.
CSUMB at CSUSM
San Marcos, Calif. – CSUSM Softball Field
Live Stats | Live Video

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Rain in the Forecast
For the second straight weekend, wet weather is in the forecast. Friday's doubleheader has been moved up to 11 a.m. as a result of the predicted rain later in the evening. For any updates or changes in game times, please monitor @CSUSMCougars on Twitter and stay glued to CSUSMCougars.com.

CSUMB Preview
All-time vs. CSUMB: 2-1 (.667)

Last time vs. CSUMB: W, 8-0 (Feb. 2, 2014); The Cougars run-ruled the Otters in the 2014 Best of the West Invitational in Turlock en route to a tournament title. Katie Wilkinson threw a six-inning, three-hit shutout and Tani Leasau had a three-run double. Melyssa Bellamy was 2-for-4 in the game, and Caylyn Rodriguez had a hit, as well.

CSUMB Breakdown: The Otters are 2-4 over their last eight games. Last weekend's series against Cal State East Bay was postponed due to the rain that soaked all of Northern California. Courtney Varela leads the Otters with a .385 batting average through the first 21 games.

Cougars' Skid
The Cougars have dropped 11 straight games since their last victory on Feb. 13 against Cal State Dominguez Hills. The streak is the longest in program history, breaking the previous mark of 10 set back in 2007.

CCAA Standings
1. No. 4 Humboldt State 8-0, 13-1-1
2. Cal State San Bernardino 12-4, 17-8
3. Sonoma State 7-3, 10-6
4. No. 23 UC San Diego 8-4, 14-6
5. Chico State 9-5, 12-6
6. Stanislaus State 8-8, 11-10
7. San Francisco State 3-5, 6-7
7. Cal State East Bay 3-5, 6-8
9. Cal State Monterey Bay 4-10, 9-12
10. Cal State Dominguez Hills 4-12, 7-16
11. Cal State San Marcos 2-12, 4-18

The Nevarez File
Head coach Laurie Nevarez is in her third season at the helm of the Cougars in 2016. Hired in 2014, Nevarez has put together a 77-43-1 (.640) record in her first two years while mentoring 13 all-conference selections. Over her 12-year head coaching career, Nevarez has put together a 396-159-2 (.713) overall record. Prior to her time at CSUSM, Nevarez coached NCAA Division III Redlands for 10 seasons.

New Territory
After nine seasons of competition in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Cougars enter their first season of NCAA Division II competition in 2015-16. CSUSM is currently in the second year of a three-year transition to full NCAA Division II membership. As a part of the transition, the Cougars will be ineligible for postseason play in 2016 and 2017.

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