CHICO, Calif. -- Chico State dropped the opener of its four-game series against No. 19 Point Loma on Thursday afternoon, falling 11–3 at Nettleton Stadium as the Sea Lions capitalized on early offense and Wildcat miscues.

Chico State moved to 1–3 on the season, while Point Loma improved to 2–2 in non-conference play.

Wildcat Standouts
Keoni Coloma – 2-for-4 with an RBI, scoring a run and driving in another during Chico State's two-run eighth inning.
Jackson Snitko – Went 1-for-2 with an RBI single as a pinch hitter, providing a spark late for the Wildcats.
Jaylen Hodges – Finished 1-for-2, reaching base safely and helping set up scoring opportunities.

Game Highlights
– Point Loma struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning and four more in the second to take control of the game.
– Chico State got on the board in the second when Juan Nunez reached on a sacrifice bunt, allowing Keoni Coloma to score.
– The Sea Lions continued to add pressure in the third and fourth innings, extending the lead to 10–1.
– The Wildcats showed late life in the eighth inning, scoring twice on RBI singles by Coloma and Snitko.
– Point Loma answered with a run in the ninth to seal the outcome.

By the Numbers
– Chico State committed five errors in the game, leading to multiple unearned runs.
– Point Loma scored 11 runs on 13 hits.
– Wildcat pitchers combined for six strikeouts over nine innings.
– Chico State left seven runners on base.

Wildcat Tidbits
– Despite the loss, Chico State still leads the all-time series with Point Loma, 8–5.

Up Next
Chico State and Point Loma return to Nettleton Stadium on Friday for a 9/7-inning doubleheader. Game one is scheduled for a noon first pitch.