SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The No. 2 Cal State San Marcos softball team (26–3, 8–2 CCAA) continued its dominant run through conference play on Friday at CSUSM Softball Field, sweeping San Francisco State (13–12, 4–6 CCAA) by scores of 8-2 in both games.
GAME 1: CSUSM 8 – SAN FRANCISCO STATE 2
TOP PERFORMERS
Zoe Karam – 1-for-3 | HR | 2 RBIs | 2 R
Czar Fleischman – 1-for-4 | HR | 3 RBIs
Angelina Rodriguez – 3-for-3 | 2B
Jordan Elias – 3-for-3 | 2 R | SB
Sarah Bull – 2-for-3
HOW IT HAPPENED
- San Francisco State struck first with a solo homer from Shaunessy Cardwell in the opening inning, but CSUSM immediately countered with a three‑run frame highlighted by Czar Fleischman's three‑run blast to center.
- The Cougars broke the game open in the second, scoring four runs on back‑to‑back RBI swings from Jillian Albayati and Zoe Karam, who launched a two‑run homer to left.
- CSUSM added an insurance run in the sixth on a sacrifice fly by Rae D'Amato. Jordan Hill and Madison Cabrera combined to hold the Gators to five hits while the Cougar offense piled up 12 hits, including four extra‑base knocks.
QUICK HITS
- Jordan Hill (9–2) earned the win with 5.0 innings of two‑run ball, allowing four hits with one strikeout and one hit batter.
- San Francisco State starter Kharime Caratachea (4–7) took the loss after surrendering eight earned runs on 12 hits over 5.1 innings.
- CSUSM recorded 12 hits and played error‑free defense.
- The Cougars stole two bases (Jordan Elias, Hannah Tandy).
GAME 2: CSUSM 8 – SAN FRANCISCO STATE 2
TOP PERFORMERS
Zoe Karam – 2-for-3 | HR | 4 RBIs | 2 R
Angelina Rodriguez – 2-for-3 | 2B | RBI
Czar Fleischman – 2-for-4 | 2B | RBI
Madilyn Novello – 2-for-4 | RBI
Jordan Elias – 1-for-2 | 1 R | 1 SB
HOW IT HAPPENED
- CSUSM broke a scoreless tie in the third when Jordan Elias doubled and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Zoe Karam.
- The Cougars erupted for three runs in the fifth, stringing together four straight hits—including RBI singles from Karam, Rodriguez, and Novello—to extend the lead to 6–1.
- In the sixth, Karam delivered the knockout blow with a two‑run homer to center, her second long ball of the day.
- Daleah Cardenas and Madison Cabrera combined to limit the Gators to seven hits while the Cougar offense matched its game‑one total with 12 hits.
QUICK HITS
- Daleah Cardenas (10–0) earned the win with 6.0 innings of two‑run work, allowing seven hits while striking out three and walking three.
- San Francisco State starter Alexis Perez (8–4) was charged with the loss after giving up six earned runs on 11 hits across 5.0 innings.
- The Cougars stole one base (Jordan Elias).
UP NEXT
CSUSM continues its four‑game CCAA series against San Francisco State on Saturday, March 21, with a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. at CSUSM Softball Field.