OCU Baseball Drops Doubleheader at Ranked USAO

Oklahoma City University lost both games against the No. 8 ranked University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:58am

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The Oklahoma City University baseball team suffered a pair of losses on the road against the No. 8 ranked University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on Saturday. OCU fell 2-1 in the first game and 7-1 in the second game of the doubleheader.

Why it matters

This was an important Sooner Athletic Conference matchup between two of the top teams in the league. The losses drop OCU's conference record to 12-8, putting them in a tougher position to earn a high seed for the upcoming SAC tournament.

The details

In the first game, OCU was held to just one run despite outhitting USAO 7-5. The Stars' lone run came on an RBI single in the 7th inning. In the second game, USAO broke the game open with a 5-run 6th inning to cruise to the 7-1 victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City University

The baseball team from Oklahoma City University, a private university located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

The No. 8 ranked baseball team from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, a public university located in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

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What’s next

OCU will look to bounce back in their next Sooner Athletic Conference series against Mid-America Christian University on April 24-25.

The takeaway

This doubleheader loss is a setback for the Oklahoma City University baseball team as they try to secure a high seed for the upcoming Sooner Athletic Conference tournament. They will need to regroup quickly to get back on track in conference play.