No. 17 Bronchos Top Minnesota State

Central Oklahoma defeats Minnesota State 4-2 in Ichabod Invitational

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 17-ranked Central Oklahoma Bronchos defeated Minnesota State 4-2 on the first day of the Ichabod Invitational. Jenna Jobe's two-run double in the third inning helped the Bronchos take an early 3-0 lead, which they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

This win for the Central Oklahoma Bronchos, who are ranked 17th nationally, is an important early-season victory as they look to build momentum and contend for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.

The details

Jenna Jobe's two-run double in the third inning gave the Bronchos a 3-0 lead, which they would extend to 4-0 before Minnesota State scored two runs late. The Bronchos' pitching staff was able to hold on for the 4-2 victory.

  • The game took place on the first day of the Ichabod Invitational on February 21, 2026.

The players

Jenna Jobe

A player for the Central Oklahoma Bronchos who hit a key two-run double in the third inning to give her team an early lead.

Central Oklahoma Bronchos

The No. 17-ranked college softball team that defeated Minnesota State 4-2 in the Ichabod Invitational.

Minnesota State

The opponent of the Central Oklahoma Bronchos, who fell 4-2 in the Ichabod Invitational.

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The takeaway

This win for the highly-ranked Central Oklahoma Bronchos is an important early-season victory as they look to build momentum and contend for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.