East Central Softball Swept by Southern Arkansas

Tigers drop both games in Saturday doubleheader to conclude road series

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:30am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a college softball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the hard-fought softball matchup between East Central and Southern Arkansas.Magnolia Today

The East Central University softball team fell in both games of a Saturday doubleheader against Southern Arkansas University, losing 7-4 in the opener and 7-0 in the nightcap to conclude their road series in Magnolia, Arkansas.

Why it matters

The losses drop East Central's overall record to 20-18 on the season as they continue their conference schedule. Southern Arkansas improves to 25-13 with the two wins.

The details

In the first game, East Central held a 4-3 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but Southern Arkansas rallied for four runs in the final frame to take the 7-4 victory. In the second game, the Muleriders' pitching staff held the Tigers scoreless in a 7-0 shutout win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 in Magnolia, Arkansas.

The players

East Central University

The NCAA Division II softball program located in Ada, Oklahoma.

Southern Arkansas University

The NCAA Division II university located in Magnolia, Arkansas, whose softball team defeated East Central in both games of the Saturday doubleheader.

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The takeaway

The losses drop East Central's record to 20-18 on the season as they continue their conference schedule, while Southern Arkansas improves to 25-13 with the two wins.