Toros Dominate in Sunwest Softball Tournament
March 23, 2002

After sweeping Cal State Stanislaus in a CCAA doubleheader on Friday, the Toros continued that momentum going into the Sunwest Invitational hosted by Chapman University on Saturday.

The Toros showed why they are contending for the top spot in one of the most competitive conferences in the nation.

In game one, the Toros met Linfield College of Oregon. The Toros offense was on fire, as they belted out 13 hits for 14 runs. The game was called after five innings. With senior hurler Lisa Monreal behind the plate, the Toros were able to shutout Linfield for the 14-0 win.

In the game immediately following, CSUDH met the Jumbos of Tufts University for the first time in Toros softball history. CSUDH posted a 7-2 win over Tufts, with freshman hurler Val Long recording her fourth win of the season.

On the day, RoAna Lutz was hot. The senior 3B led the Toros with a .667 batting average. She had four hits in six at bats with three homeruns and five RBI. Senior CF Sasha Shell also had a big day for the Toros. Shell batted .625 with five hits in eight at bats. Shell recorded a double and a triple on the day.

The Toros are now 22-11 overall.