ARCATA - The Lumberjacks traveled to Chico to face the No. 25 ranked Wildcats in a California Collegiate Athletic Association match-up and split the day with the host.  The Jacks dropped game one, 2-0, but ended the day on a high note with a victory of 6-2. 

"They (Chico State) are a good team," said HSU head coach Frank Cheek.  "I was proud of our pitchers today.  We beat a ranked team and I am happy with today," he added.

The Jacks remains in ninth place with a 19-17 (7-11, CCAA) record while the Wildcats hold down the three spot at 21-9 (12-6, CCAA). 

Chico State starter, Sam Baker, held the Jacks to just three hits in game one and hitless until the fourth inning.  Felicia Viveiros was responsible for two of the three Humboldt hits while Chrissy Stalf combined for the last. 

Jessica George picked up the loss for the Jacks but pitched a solid game for Humboldt in the circle.  George allowed six hits, while just walking one. 

The Jacks wanted revenge in the second go-around after leaving the bases loaded with no outs in game one for a opportunity to take control of the game.

Humboldt game out determined in game two with strong pitching from Vaneza Hoover.  Hoover allowed just two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out four. 

The Jacks put up their first four runs in the first and second innings and remained scoreless and until the seventh. 

Humboldt was led offensively by Felicia Viveiros who combined for 3 for 5 on the day.  Viveiros added a two-run homer to her resume in the first inning of game two.

Viveiros was supported in game two by Geneva Perrine (2-4), Stalf (1-3), Alicia Reid (1-2) which included a home run in the second inning, Lindsay Warren (1-2) and Serena Aragones (1-4).

The Jacks and Wildcats will meet again at University Softball Field in Chico for the conclusion of the four game series beginning at 11 a.m.