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Central Oklahoma Bronchos Shut Out Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons
Bronchos win 5-0 in weather-shortened game at Top Gun Midwest Classic
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Central Oklahoma Bronchos defeated the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 5-0 in a weather-shortened 5-inning game at the Top Gun Midwest Classic in Shawnee, Kansas. Bronchos pitcher Shelby Beard threw 5 shutout innings to lead her team to victory.
Why it matters
The win caps off a successful tournament run for the Bronchos, who were able to overcome inclement weather to secure the shutout victory over their conference rivals, the Dragons. This result will help boost the Bronchos' confidence and momentum heading into the rest of their season.
The details
Central Oklahoma's Shelby Beard pitched 5 shutout innings, holding the Dragons' offense in check throughout the game. The Bronchos scored 5 runs to provide Beard with plenty of run support en route to the victory, which was shortened to 5 innings due to the inclement weather conditions.
- The game took place on March 2, 2026 in Shawnee, Kansas.
- The game was shortened to 5 innings due to inclement weather.
The players
Shelby Beard
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos pitcher who threw 5 shutout innings to lead her team to victory.
Central Oklahoma Bronchos
The college softball team that defeated the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 5-0 in the weather-shortened game.
Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons
The college softball team that was shut out 5-0 by the Central Oklahoma Bronchos.
The takeaway
The Bronchos' dominant pitching performance and ability to overcome the weather challenges demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness as a team, setting them up well for the remainder of their season.
