Yuma, AZ — The College of Southern Nevada Lady Coyotes secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Arizona Western College Matadors in the opening game of their four-game series in ACCAC conference play on Friday afternoon. With this win, CSN extends its remarkable undefeated streak in conference play to 9-0 and improves its overall season record to 13-9.

Mckenna Cahoon, pitching for CSN, claimed her first win of the season in a stellar performance that saw her allow three earned runs across 7.0 inning complete game while striking out two and giving up eight hits. On the opposite side, Kris Corral took the loss for the Matadors despite a commendable effort that included six strikeouts and only three earned runs across seven innings.

The game started evenly with both teams scoring a run in the first inning. CSN's Ellie Olson delivered the first RBI with a timely single that brought Miken Jacobsen home. Arizona Western responded quickly, with Autumn Arriola singling to drive in Alissa Pinon, setting the tone for a closely contested matchup.

CSN pulled ahead with a run in the third and another in the fifth, thanks to Olson's continued clutch hitting. Her double in the fifth brought Jimena Barraza-Caro across to score, proving critical in the later stages of the game. However, the Matadors kept the pressure on, tying the game at three apiece in the sixth inning when Hannah Love singled to bring Arriola home.

The deciding moment came in the top of the seventh inning when Destinee Lopez hit a crucial single that allowed Camryn Hunkins to score what would be the winning run for the Lady Coyotes. Arizona Western threatened in the bottom of the seventh, but CSN's defense held strong to close out the game.

Despite committing two errors, the Lady Coyotes displayed solid defensive skills, including a key double play that helped maintain their lead. Arizona Western also struggled with two errors of their own, which contributed to some of the runs they allowed.

This victory sets a positive tone for the Lady Coyotes as they continue to dominate the ACCAC conference. They will look to maintain their winning momentum in the remaining games of the series, while the Matadors will aim to bounce back and even the series in the upcoming matchups. With CSN continuing to showcase their depth and resilience, they remain a formidable force in conference play.