No. 5 LC State Baseball Tops UBC to Clinch Season Series

Warriors improve to 29-4 overall and 21-4 in Cascade Conference play

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:34am

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The No. 5 ranked Lewis-Clark State College baseball team defeated the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 9-3 on Easter Sunday to clinch the season series between the two Cascade Conference rivals. The win improved the Warriors' overall record to 29-4 and their conference record to 21-4, giving them a two-game lead over UBC in the CCC standings.

Why it matters

This victory is an important milestone for the LC State baseball program, as they continue their strong season and solidify their position atop the Cascade Conference standings. The Warriors' ability to win the season series against a ranked opponent like UBC demonstrates their competitiveness and resilience as they push towards the postseason.

The details

The Warriors jumped out to an early lead, with Jackson Jaha hitting a solo home run in the first inning. LC State then added two runs in the second and two more in the fourth to build a 5-1 advantage. UBC cut the deficit to 5-3 in the seventh inning, but the Warriors responded with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the frame to secure the victory. Pitchers Jace Taylor, Jackson Cloud, and Zak Sullivan combined to hold the Thunderbirds to just three runs on the day.

  • The game was played on Easter Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • LC State improved its overall record to 29-4 and its Cascade Conference record to 21-4 with the win.

The players

Jackson Jaha

A player for the LC State Warriors who hit a solo home run in the first inning to open the scoring.

Jace Taylor

The LC State starting pitcher who struck out five batters in his three innings of work.

Jackson Cloud

The LC State relief pitcher who earned the win with 3.1 innings of scoreless relief.

Zak Sullivan

The LC State relief pitcher who closed out the game with a strikeout in the ninth inning.

University of British Columbia Thunderbirds

The opponent of the LC State Warriors, a ranked team that LC State defeated to clinch the season series.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us against a quality opponent. Our guys came out focused and executed well on both sides of the ball.”

— Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors will look to continue their strong play as they push towards the Cascade Conference tournament and a potential NCAA Division II postseason berth.

The takeaway

LC State's ability to win the season series against a ranked conference rival like UBC demonstrates the team's competitiveness and resilience as they aim for a deep postseason run. The Warriors' balanced offensive attack and strong pitching performance were key factors in securing this important victory.