UC Davis Walks Off CSUN, 4-3 in Eight Innings

Matadors fall in extra innings despite late rally

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:33am

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The CSUN softball team fell to UC Davis 4-3 in eight innings on Sunday afternoon. The Matadors took an early 2-0 lead, but the Aggies rallied to tie the game in the sixth inning and then won it on a walk-off walk in the eighth.

Why it matters

This was an important Big West Conference matchup between two of the top teams in the league. The loss drops CSUN to 25-15 overall and 12-6 in conference play, while UC Davis improves to 28-12 and 14-4 in the Big West.

The details

CSUN jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning on RBI singles from Mackenzie Kila. UC Davis chipped away, scoring a run in the fourth and then taking the lead with two runs in the sixth. The Matadors tied it in the seventh on another RBI hit from Kila, but the Aggies walked it off in the eighth on a bases-loaded walk.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026 in Davis, California.
  • CSUN and UC Davis will play a doubleheader on Monday, April 14, 2026 to wrap up the series.

The players

Mackenzie Kila

The CSUN senior infielder led the way for the Matadors, recording three hits and two RBIs.

Malia Williams

The CSUN pitcher went six innings, giving up two earned runs while striking out three.

Alyssa Dethlefson

The UC Davis star hitter flew out to center field to end a threat in the third inning.

Olivia Macfarland

The UC Davis player hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning to cut CSUN's lead to 2-1.

Annika Norquist

The UC Davis player singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and then drew the walk-off walk in the eighth.

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What they’re saying

“We had our chances but just couldn't close it out. Credit to UC Davis for battling back and finding a way to win it in the end.”

— Mackenzie Kila, CSUN Senior Infielder

What’s next

CSUN and UC Davis will play a doubleheader on Monday, April 14, 2026 to wrap up their three-game series.

The takeaway

This was a tough loss for CSUN, but they'll have a chance to bounce back quickly with the doubleheader on Monday. The Matadors are still in good position in the Big West standings, but they'll need to find a way to close out close games like this one against the top teams in the conference.