EAC Athletics Weekend Recap: Softball Shines, Basketball and Baseball Dominate

Eastern Arizona College teams had a strong showing over the weekend, with softball making a statement in Yuma, baseball securing key wins at home, and both basketball teams handling business on the court.

Softball Posts 3-1 Record in AWC Shootout

The Gila Monsters' softball team traveled to Yuma for the AWC Shootout Tournament, finishing the weekend with an impressive 3-1 record. EAC opened with a commanding 12-2 victory over Chandler-Gilbert, followed by a 7-3 win against College of Southern Idaho. The team battled through extra innings to edge out Snow 6-5 but fell just short in a defensive showdown against North Idaho College, losing 0-1.

Baseball Secures Series Win Over Luna Community College

The baseball team hosted Luna Community College for a pair of doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday, winning three out of four games. Friday saw a sweep, as the Monsters claimed 5-2 and 4-0 victories behind strong pitching performances. On Saturday, EAC dropped the first game 10-7 but bounced back in dominant fashion with an 11-0 shutout in seven innings to close out the weekend.

Basketball Defends Home Court

Both EAC basketball teams picked up crucial wins on Saturday, hosting College of Southern Nevada.

• The women's team controlled the game for a 71-58 victory.
• The men's team put on an offensive showcase, winning 96-83.

Upcoming Games

The action continues on Tuesday, February 4, with multiple teams hitting the road:

• Softball travels to Phoenix.
• Baseball heads to Chandler-Gilbert.
• Men's Basketball stays home to host Ottawa University JV at 7:30 PM.

EAC looks to carry its momentum forward as the spring season heats up.