Oklahoma Baptist Bison sweep doubleheader over Arkansas Tech

No. 17 Bison shut out Arkansas Tech 2-0 in opener, edge Golden Suns 3-2 in nightcap

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:20am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a college softball game, with overlapping planes of bright team colors and the field of play.Oklahoma Baptist's doubleheader sweep over Arkansas Tech showcases the Bison's grit and determination on the diamond.Russellville Today

The No. 17 Oklahoma Baptist Bison earned a key Great American Conference road sweep on Friday, shutting out Arkansas Tech 2-0 in the opener before edging the Golden Suns 3-2 in the nightcap. The wins lifted the Bison to 36-10 on the season.

Why it matters

The doubleheader sweep was an important conference victory for the Bison, who are ranked 17th nationally and looking to solidify their position in the Great American Conference standings.

The details

In the first game, the Bison pitching staff combined for a shutout, while the offense provided just enough run support. In the nightcap, Oklahoma Baptist edged Arkansas Tech 3-2 in a close contest.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

The No. 17 ranked college softball team competing in the Great American Conference.

Arkansas Tech Golden Suns

The softball team that hosted Oklahoma Baptist for the conference doubleheader.

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The takeaway

The Bison's doubleheader sweep on the road against a conference opponent demonstrates their strength and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they continue their push for the Great American Conference title.