East Central Softball Sweeps Newman in Doubleheader

Tigers launch 5 home runs in 8-0 and 3-2 victories to close out non-conference play

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:27am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a bold color palette representing the Tigers' powerful offensive performance.East Central's softball team flexed its offensive muscle, launching 5 home runs in a dominant doubleheader sweep to close out non-conference play.Wichita Today

The East Central University softball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a dominant doubleheader sweep over Newman University on Tuesday. The Tigers won the first game 8-0 and edged out a 3-2 victory in the second game, launching a total of 5 home runs across the two contests.

Why it matters

The sweep caps a successful non-conference run for East Central as they prepare to open conference play. The Tigers' powerful offense, which produced 5 home runs, will be a key factor as they look to contend for a conference title.

The details

In the first game, East Central cruised to an 8-0 win, powered by a dominant pitching performance and timely hitting that included 3 home runs. The Tigers then held on for a close 3-2 victory in the second game, again relying on the long ball with 2 more home runs.

  • The doubleheader took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

East Central University softball team

The Division II softball program at East Central University, located in Ada, Oklahoma.

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The takeaway

East Central's softball team closed out its non-conference schedule in impressive fashion, sweeping Newman University and showcasing a powerful offense that will be a key asset as they begin conference play and pursue a championship.