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The SDSU softball team concluded their regular season by sweeping a three-game series against SJSU, improving their record to 33-16. With a 16-6 Mountain West record, they secured the second seed in the upcoming Mountain West Tournament. The Aztecs showcased strong pitching and offense, highlighted by key players and a memorable Senior Day finale. SDSU will face the winner of Fresno State versus SJSU in their tournament opener on May 7.
San Diego, CA – The San Diego State (SDSU) softball team achieved a successful conclusion to their regular season, sweeping a three-game series against San Jose State (SJSU) and securing the second seed in the Mountain West Tournament. The series against the Spartans unfolded at the SDSU Softball Stadium, with games scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. PT, Friday at 6 p.m. PT, and Saturday at 12 p.m. PT. Both Thursday and Saturday’s games were broadcast on the Mountain West Network.
With their latest victories, SDSU improved their overall season record to 33-16 and concluded with a 16-6 record in the Mountain West. This placement has established them as the second seed in the upcoming conference tournament, providing them with a coveted first-round bye. For SDSU to clinch the Mountain West regular season title, they would have needed a sweep against SJSU coupled with Nevada being swept by Colorado State.
Both teams have qualified for the Mountain West tournament, with SJSU’s seed projections ranging from fourth to sixth. The Mountain West Tournament is set to take place from May 7-10 at SDSU Softball Stadium. This marks the fourth time SDSU has hosted the conference tournament, a record unmatched by any other team.
SDSU has historically dominated the all-time series against SJSU, currently leading 41-23. Impressively, SDSU has won the last 13 meetings since April 17, 2021, under the leadership of head coach Stacey Nuveman Deniz. The Aztecs hold an 11-0 record against SJSU during this tenure, with the average margin of victory in the last 13 games being 5.3 runs. Notably, since SJSU joined the Mountain West in 2014, SDSU has maintained a 22-10 record against them.
Last weekend, SDSU faced No. 12/13 Arizona, competing in a tightly contested series where they managed to split two 1-0 games. Pitcher Cece Cellura delivered an exceptional performance, allowing no runs through six innings in the first game before taking a narrow loss. In a subsequent matchup, Grace Uribe and Cece Cellura combined for seven shutout innings, leading SDSU to a 1-0 victory. For her efforts, Grace Uribe was recognized as Mountain West Pitcher of the Week.
In addition to their strong pitching staff, which includes Cellura with a 2.54 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 107.1 innings, and Uribe with a 3.04 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 89.2 innings, the team’s offense has seen notable performances. Key hitters include Cali Decker, boasting a .364 batting average with 30 RBIs and four home runs, Shannon Cunningham with 31 RBIs and six home runs, and Angie Yellen contributing 19 RBIs to the season’s total.
In the recent series against SJSU, SDSU showcased their competitive edge, winning each match by a single run with scores of 2-1, 4-3, and 5-4. Cece Cellura earned Mountain West Pitcher of the Week honors for a remarkable fourth time this season following the SJSU series. The series finale was especially memorable, featuring a walk-off single by Cali Decker that capped off the festivities for Senior Day.
Following this impressive regular season performance, SDSU will open their journey into the Mountain West Tournament on Thursday at 6 p.m. PT, where they will face the winner of the Fresno State versus SJSU matchup. The entire tournament will be available for viewing on the Mountain West Network.
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- Go Aztecs: Cellura Captures MW Pitcher of the Week
- Wikipedia: San Diego State Aztecs Softball
- SD News: SDSU Softball Sweeps SJSU
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- The Daily Aztec: Aztecs Finish Regular Season
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- East Village Times: SDSU Softball Sweep SJSU
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Softball
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