Oklahoma City Stars Drop Two Games at NAIA Softball Invitational

Losses to No. 25 Evangel and Benedictine put a damper on the Stars' tournament run.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Stars softball team suffered two losses on Saturday at the NAIA Softball Invitational in Shawnee, Oklahoma. They fell 3-2 to the No. 25 ranked Evangel Crusaders and were shut out 1-0 by the Benedictine Ravens.

Why it matters

As a perennial NAIA softball powerhouse, the Stars were expected to make a strong showing at the prestigious invitational tournament. These losses will likely impact their national ranking and playoff seeding as the season progresses.

The details

In the first game against Evangel, the Stars held a 2-1 lead late but were unable to hold on, surrendering two runs in the final inning. Against Benedictine, the Stars were limited to just three hits and couldn't push across a run, losing a tight 1-0 decision.

  • The games were played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at the NAIA Softball Invitational in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

The players

Oklahoma City Stars

The Oklahoma City Stars are a perennial NAIA softball powerhouse, regularly competing in the national tournament.

Evangel Crusaders

The Evangel Crusaders are the No. 25 ranked team in NAIA softball, making them a formidable opponent for the Stars.

Benedictine Ravens

The Benedictine Ravens are another NAIA softball program that was able to defeat the highly-ranked Oklahoma City Stars.

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What’s next

The Stars will look to rebound from these losses as they continue their season and prepare for the NAIA National Tournament later this year.

The takeaway

While the Stars are typically one of the top NAIA softball programs, these two losses show that they are vulnerable and will need to make adjustments if they hope to contend for a national championship this season.