Crimson Storm Drop Doubleheader to Golden Suns

Southern Nazarene unable to maintain momentum against Arkansas Tech

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:15am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a college baseball game, with the players and field reduced to abstract shapes and planes of color in the style of Pablo Picasso.A cubist interpretation of the competitive clash between the Crimson Storm and Golden Suns on the college baseball diamond.Bethany Today

The Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm were unable to carry their momentum from the first game of the series into Friday's doubleheader, as the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns took both games to claim the series in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Why it matters

This series loss is a setback for the Crimson Storm, who were looking to build on their earlier success against the Golden Suns. The outcome highlights the competitive nature of Oklahoma college athletics and the challenges teams face in maintaining consistent performance over a full series.

The details

After winning the opening game of the series, the Crimson Storm were unable to replicate that success in the doubleheader. The Golden Suns took both games, though the details of how they were able to turn the series around are not provided.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Crimson Storm had won the first game of the series prior to the doubleheader.

The players

Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm

The college sports team representing Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Arkansas Tech Golden Suns

The college sports team representing Arkansas Tech University.

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The takeaway

This series loss is a setback for the Crimson Storm, but it also highlights the competitive nature of Oklahoma college athletics. Teams must be able to maintain consistent performance over the course of a full series in order to be successful.