Bushnell Edges No. 12 LC State with Ninth-Inning Rally

Beacons score four runs in the final frame to defeat the Warriors 5-4

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a low-scoring affair, Bushnell University used a four-run ninth inning to come from behind and defeat No. 12 Lewis-Clark State College 5-4 on Sunday. The loss drops the Warriors' record to 14-3 on the season and 6-3 in Cascade Conference play.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two top teams in the Cascade Conference. The late-inning comeback by Bushnell shows their resilience and ability to win close games, while the loss is a tough one for the highly-ranked Warriors as they look to maintain their position atop the conference standings.

The details

Bushnell was limited to just six hits in the game, as was LC State. The Warriors took a 2-1 lead in the eighth inning on an RBI single by Izzy Madariaga, but a costly error in the ninth allowed Bushnell to score four runs and take a 5-2 advantage. LC State loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth and Madariaga drove in two runs, but they were unable to complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Bushnell scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a 5-2 lead.

The players

Jackson Cloud

The LC State pitcher who threw five innings and gave up one run.

Jordan Lennartson

The LC State relief pitcher who threw three shutout innings.

Tyler Logan

The LC State pitcher who was charged with a run in the ninth inning.

Jace Taylor

The LC State pitcher who took the loss after allowing three runs, one earned, in the ninth inning.

Izzy Madariaga

The LC State player who had two hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next conference series. Our guys battled hard and we had our chances, we just couldn't close it out.”

— Alisha Alexander, Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information (KOZE)

What’s next

The Warriors will head to Klamath Falls, Oregon next weekend for a four-game Cascade Conference series against Oregon Tech as they look to bounce back from this tough defeat.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitiveness of the Cascade Conference, with two highly-ranked teams battling down to the wire. While the loss is disappointing for LC State, it demonstrates the parity in the conference and the need for the Warriors to bring their best effort every game as they chase a conference title.