Concordia Irvine Softball Sweeps Series Against Hawai'i Pacific

Golden Eagles dominate with strong offense and pitching in two-game set

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:40am

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The Concordia Irvine softball team completed a dominant weekend series against Hawai'i Pacific, securing an 8-0 victory on Saturday followed by an 8-3 win to sweep the two-game set. The Golden Eagles' offense erupted for multiple runs in the early innings of both games, while their pitching staff limited the Sharks' scoring opportunities.

Why it matters

This series sweep against a conference opponent boosts Concordia Irvine's record to 26-10 on the season, continuing their strong start and positioning them well in the race for a postseason berth. The Golden Eagles' balanced attack and stellar pitching performances showcase their ability to win convincingly against quality opponents.

The details

In the first game, Concordia scored four runs in the first inning and added two more in the second, highlighted by a two-run home run from Morgan Kneubuhler. Pitcher Nishi tossed five shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out nine. In the second game, the Golden Eagles overcame an early 2-0 deficit, scoring four runs in the second inning, including a three-run double from Kneubuhler. Kailey Estes earned the win, pitching five strong innings.

  • The series sweep took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • The first game was played at Concordia Softball Stadium, while the second game was held at Golden Eagles Stadium.

The players

Concordia Irvine Softball Team

The Concordia Irvine softball team, also known as the Golden Eagles, is a collegiate sports team that competes in the NCAA Division II level.

Hawai'i Pacific

Hawai'i Pacific University is a private university located in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and its sports teams are known as the Sharks.

Morgan Kneubuhler

A standout player for the Concordia Irvine softball team, Kneubuhler had a dominant series at the plate, recording a home run, a double, and four RBIs.

Nishi

The left-handed pitcher for Concordia Irvine, Nishi tossed five shutout innings in the first game, allowing just one hit and striking out nine batters.

Kailey Estes

The starting pitcher for Concordia Irvine in the second game, Estes earned the win after pitching five strong innings and limiting Hawai'i Pacific to just two runs.

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What’s next

The Golden Eagles will look to continue their momentum as they face Hawai'i Hilo on March 17, 2026.

The takeaway

Concordia Irvine's dominant performance in this series, showcasing their balanced offensive attack and strong pitching, demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level and position themselves as a contender in their conference and the NCAA Division II landscape.