RANGELY, Colo. (May 11, 2022) – The Colorado Northwestern Community College Softball team was hoping to open this week's Region 18 tournament with a wide swath of momentum.
 
Instead, CNCC dropped the opening round of the tournament in a 12-5 loss to USU Eastern, dropping the Lady Spartans into an elimination game tomorrow. Colorado Northwestern is now 0-51 overall.
 
CNCC actually jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning, with Elizabeth Oldfather hitting an RBI triple to key the rally. The Lady Spartans then tied the game at 5-5 in the fourth inning after USU Eastern took the lead, using a two-run single from Keely Porter. Unfortunately, USU Eastern held on from there for the win.
 
Jazmyn Gilliam went 2-of-4 at the plate in the loss.
 
Colorado Northwestern will play the College of Southern Nevada in an elimination game Thursday.