Eagles Unable to Keep Pace with Southern Idaho

Utah State Eastern baseball team falls to College of Southern Idaho in four-game series

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:32am

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A fractured, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, with overlapping planes of color and abstracted shapes representing the action of a baseball game, without any identifiable players or logos.A cubist interpretation of the high-scoring baseball series between Utah State Eastern and College of Southern Idaho, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the games.Idaho Falls Today

The Utah State Eastern baseball team hosted the College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles for a four-game series, but were unable to keep up with their opponents, losing three of the four games. Despite strong offensive performances from players like Jace Olsen and Truman Duryea, who each hit multiple home runs, the Eagles struggled to contain the Golden Eagles' offense.

Why it matters

This series loss is a setback for the Utah State Eastern baseball team as they look to make a push for the playoffs. The team will need to regroup and find a way to shore up their pitching and defense if they hope to turn things around and qualify for the postseason.

The details

In the first game, the Eagles fell behind early and were unable to complete a comeback, losing 7-5. Game two saw the Eagles respond with a 6-4 win, powered by two home runs from Jace Olsen. The third game was a high-scoring affair that saw the Golden Eagles come out on top 16-13, despite home runs from Olsen, Duryea, and Ashton Burnett. The series finale was another close game, with the Golden Eagles ultimately prevailing 12-9, despite a home run from Duryea.

  • The four-game series took place on April 14-15, 2026.
  • Game one was played on April 14.
  • Game two was also played on April 14.
  • Game three was played on April 15.
  • The series finale was played on April 15.

The players

Jace Olsen

The Utah State Eastern first baseman had a strong offensive series, hitting multiple home runs including a grand slam.

Truman Duryea

The Utah State Eastern outfielder also hit several home runs, including a grand slam, during the series.

Ashton Burnett

The Utah State Eastern player hit a two-run home run in the third game of the series.

College of Southern Idaho

The Golden Eagles were able to outlast the Utah State Eastern Eagles, winning three of the four games in the series.

Utah State Eastern

The Eagles baseball team hosted the series but were unable to keep pace with their opponents, losing three of the four games.

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What they’re saying

“We need to find a way to shore up our pitching and defense if we want to make a push for the playoffs. This series was a setback, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Jose Briseno, USU Eastern Assistant SID

What’s next

The Utah State Eastern baseball team will hit the road for a series against the Salt Lake Community College Bruins, with the first game scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This series loss highlights the need for the Utah State Eastern baseball team to improve their overall performance, particularly on the pitching and defensive sides of the game, if they hope to turn their season around and qualify for the playoffs.