YUMA, Ariz. - The 13th-ranked College of Southern Idaho softball team finished 5-1 in the Arizona Shootout behind stellar pitching in the circle, beating Arizona Western 6-5, Eastern Arizona 4-0, Golden West College 8-1, Arizona Western 1-0, Golden West 13-5 and losing to Yavapai 3-2.
For the weekend, the Golden Eagle pitchers gave up just eight earned runs in six games, posting a team ERA of 1.41.  Leading the way was Scenic West Athletic Conference Player of the Week Kelsey Christensen.
The freshman right handed pitcher went 2-0, giving up no runs in 13 innings pitched with 15 strikeouts and only three walks.
At the plate, Shea Ibrahim hit home runs in her first two at bats of the tournament to set a CSI record for consecutive home runs at five. Ibrahim hit three in a row to finish the tournament the weekend before. She added another home run in the second game to take her season total to six.
Abby Toller led the offensive charge for the weekend. The freshman catcher hit .692, going 9-for-13 at the plate with one double and five RBI.
The Golden Eagles improve to 7-2 overall and are off this weekend before traveling to Odessa, Texas for a tournament next weekend.