Warrior Baseball Jumps into NAIA Top 10 at No. 7

LC State Baseball moves up five spots in national rankings after sweep of Oregon Tech

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:19am

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The LC State Baseball team has moved up five spots to No. 7 in the NAIA national rankings after a sweep of Oregon Tech. The Warriors are now 18-3 on the season and sit just one game back of the top spot in the Cascade Conference standings with a 10-3 record.

Why it matters

The Warriors' rise in the national rankings highlights their strong start to the season and positions them as a top contender in the NAIA. Their success on the field has been fueled by strong offensive and pitching performances, putting them in contention for a conference title and potential postseason berth.

The details

LC State is 6-1 since the previous poll, with a 2-1 series win at Bushnell (Ore.) and a four-game sweep of Oregon Tech. The Warriors lead the Cascade Conference in several key statistical categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, ERA, and WHIP. Pitchers Landon Webb and Jackson Cloud have been standouts on the mound, ranking second and third in the conference in ERA.

  • The Warriors are 18-3 on the season and 10-3 in Cascade Conference play as of March 18, 2026.
  • LC State moved up five spots to No. 7 in the NAIA national rankings on March 18, 2026.

The players

Landon Webb

LC State pitcher who ranks second in the Cascade Conference in ERA (2.70).

Jackson Cloud

LC State pitcher who ranks third in the Cascade Conference in ERA (2.77) and third in wins (4).

Evan Canfield

LC State pitcher who ranks fifth in the Cascade Conference in strikeouts (31).

Brandon Nguyen

LC State hitter who ranks fifth in the Cascade Conference in slugging percentage (.632).

Izzy Madariaga

LC State hitter who ranks fifth in the Cascade Conference in on-base percentage (.495).

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What they’re saying

“LC State is 6-1 since the previous poll with a 2-1 series win at Bushnell (Ore.) and a four-game sweep of OIT.”

— Alisha Alexander, Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information/SWL

What’s next

The Warriors will host Corban (Ore.) in a four-game Cascade Conference series on March 21-22 at Harris Field.

The takeaway

The Warriors' rise in the national rankings and strong start to the season have positioned them as a top contender in the NAIA. Their success has been fueled by impressive offensive and pitching performances, and they will look to continue their momentum as they host a key conference series against Corban this weekend.