Crimson Storm Sweep East Central in Series Finale

Southern Nazarene University baseball team dominates in 7-1 victory to complete series sweep

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:54am

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The Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm baseball team closed out their road series against East Central University with a decisive 7-1 victory on Thursday, completing a series sweep over their conference rivals in Ada, Oklahoma.

Why it matters

This series sweep is an important boost for the Crimson Storm as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a strong finish to the season in the highly competitive Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The details

The Crimson Storm offense exploded for 7 runs in the series finale, led by a standout performance from their starting pitcher. The win caps off a dominant showing by Southern Nazarene, who outscored East Central by a combined 19-5 margin over the 3-game series.

  • The series finale took place on Thursday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Southern Nazarene University

A private Christian university located in Bethany, Oklahoma that competes in the NCAA Division II and the Great American Conference.

East Central University

A public university located in Ada, Oklahoma that also competes in the NCAA Division II and the Great American Conference.

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What’s next

The Crimson Storm will look to carry this momentum into their next conference series as they continue their push towards the postseason.

The takeaway

This series sweep demonstrates the Crimson Storm's ability to dominate their conference rivals on the road, an important sign of their competitiveness as the season reaches its critical stretch.