The Leopards’ magical playoff run ended with a 2-1 loss to Pomona-Pitzer in 10 innings on Sunday, capping off their appearance in the NCAA Super Regional at Ben Hines Field.
Justin McFadden, senior psychology major and a right-handed pitcher for the La Verne baseball team, brings energy and grit to the field. He is known for his tenacity to throw fastballs for cold strikes when he is on the pitching mound.
At Ben Hines Field, La Verne left no doubt about their dominance for their Senior Day, overwhelming Chapman in a doubleheader with commanding victories of 15-2 and 14-2. The seniors were honored before and after the game.
The La Verne Leopards delivered an all-around performance Friday at Ben Hines Field, cruising to a commanding 15–1 victory over Occidental in seven innings. The Leopards combined lights-out pitching with a relentless offensive display, leaving no doubt about who owned the diamond.
La Verne beat Caltech, 16–3, on April 4 at Ben Hines Field after coming back from a 3–0 deficit early on in the game. There were 50 people in attendance. The win marked head coach Scott Winterburn’s 600th career victory.
The athletic department hosted its annual Community Day on March 29 at Campus West. During the event, many students and their families were given a glimpse of the athletic department’s activities and got to watch the baseball and softball teams in action against conference opponents.