ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Wrapping the Lyman Classic in St. George, UC San Diego (2-12) fell to Idaho State (9-3) by a score of 13-5 on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The Tritons hold an overall record of 2-12. Idaho State has an overall record of 9-3.

Alexis Jimenez led the Tritons with a strong performance, hitting .1000 across three at-bats, scoring two runs and hitting two doubles. Haley Garcia contributed significantly with three hits and two RBI in three at-bats, maintaining a perfect batting average. Elise Nishimura also demonstrated solid performance, recording one hit, one walk, and scoring once in her two at-bats. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Idaho State struck first with two runs in the first inning and proceeded to score through the second, third, and fourth inning. The Tritons scored in three innings with their first runs coming in the bottom of the second. 

UC San Diego scored their first run after Chloe Lesko won the walk through a six-pitch at-bat and pushed Alexis Jimenez in. On the following at-bat, Elise Nishimura capitalized on a wild pitch to score. The Tritons pushed another run across in the next inning when Haley Garcia laced a single out to left field to score Jaden Hill. 

The Tritons wouldn't score again until the fifth inning. Garcia tallied another RBI with a single through the right side to score Jimenez. On a full count, Morgan Eng reached on an error after a six-pitch at-bat. On the error, Reilly Erickson was able to come in and score. UC San Diego was unable to overcome the 13 run deficit and fell in five innings.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.