No. 7 LC State Crushes C of I 21-3 in Series Sweep

Warriors score most runs at home since 2022 to complete dominant conference series victory.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:39pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a college baseball game, the players' forms dissolving into vibrant splashes of paint.LC State's high-powered offense erupts for a season-high 21 runs in a dominant conference series sweep.Lewiston Today

The No. 7 ranked LC State Baseball team scored 21 runs, the most at home since 2022, to complete a series sweep over the College of Idaho. Ten different Warriors recorded at least one hit in the lopsided 21-3 victory.

Why it matters

This decisive win keeps LC State's strong season on track as they continue their push for a conference title and potential national ranking. The Warriors' high-powered offense proved too much for their CCC rivals, showcasing their depth and balance as a team.

The details

LC State put up crooked numbers in multiple innings, scoring five runs in the fourth, eight in the sixth, and six in the seventh to pull away. Bryce Johnson, Noah Weintraub, Jackson Jaha, and Jordan Justice all homered for the Warriors, who also got multi-hit games from Weintraub, Bulla Ephan, Sam Weber, and Spencer Zeller. Zeller drove in four runs to lead the offensive onslaught.

  • LC State struck first with a two-run homer by Weintraub in the bottom of the third inning.
  • The College of Idaho took a brief 3-2 lead in the top of the fourth before LC State responded with five unanswered runs.
  • The Warriors blew the game open with an eight-run sixth inning to take a commanding 13-3 advantage.
  • LC State tacked on eight more runs in the seventh and eighth innings to reach the final 21-3 margin.
  • The victory improved LC State's overall record to 26-3 and their conference mark to 18-3 on the season.

The players

Jace Taylor

The LC State starting pitcher struck out four batters in his three innings of work to get the game started.

Brandon Nguyen

The Warriors' third baseman nailed a runner trying to stretch a double into a triple for the first out in the third inning.

Zak Sullivan

The relief pitcher earned the win with three innings of scoreless, hitless relief to stop a College of Idaho rally.

Zach Elsos

The LC State reliever struck out two batters in a scoreless eighth inning to preserve the blowout victory.

Joey Estrada

The Warriors' closer worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to finish off the series sweep.

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What they’re saying

“This was a complete team effort today. Our offense was clicking on all cylinders and our pitching staff did a great job of keeping them off balance.”

— Head Coach Jerrod Broadie

What’s next

LC State will host (RV) British Columbia next weekend for a four-game CCC series at Harris Field, running from April 3-5. The Warriors will look to continue their strong conference play and push for a top spot in the standings.

The takeaway

This dominant performance by the No. 7 ranked LC State Baseball team showcases their offensive firepower and depth as they continue their push for a conference title and potential national ranking. The Warriors proved too much for their CCC rivals, winning the series finale in convincing fashion.