No. 16 Oklahoma Baptist Bison to Host Harding in Key Conference Matchup

Bison face tough stretch against top conference opponents over next four weekends

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:14pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between two teams, with the players and field fractured into overlapping planes of vibrant colors representing the official uniforms.The upcoming series between the No. 16 Oklahoma Baptist Bison and the Harding Bisons promises an intense, high-stakes conference matchup with major postseason implications.Shawnee Today

The No. 16 Oklahoma Baptist Bison (33-6, 19-2 GAC) will host the Harding Bisons in a three-game series on April 9-10 on Bison Hill. This marks the start of a challenging stretch for the Bison, who will face the current second through fourth place conference teams over the next four weekends.

Why it matters

This series against Harding is a crucial conference matchup that could have major implications for the Bison's positioning in the standings and their chances of securing a high seed in the upcoming conference tournament. The Bison have been one of the top teams in the conference this season, and this stretch will test their mettle against some of their toughest opponents.

The details

The Bison enter the series with a 33-6 overall record and a 19-2 mark in the Great American Conference. Harding currently sits in second place in the conference standings, making this a key matchup between two of the top teams in the league.

  • The three-game series against Harding will take place on April 9-10 on Bison Hill.
  • Over the next four weekends, the Bison will face the current second through fourth place conference teams.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

The No. 16 ranked NCAA Division II baseball team, currently leading the Great American Conference with a 33-6 overall record and a 19-2 conference mark.

Harding Bisons

The Bisons are currently in second place in the Great American Conference standings and will be a tough opponent for the Bison in this key conference matchup.

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What’s next

The outcome of this series against Harding will be crucial in determining the Bison's positioning in the conference standings and their chances of securing a high seed in the upcoming Great American Conference tournament.

The takeaway

This three-game series against Harding marks the start of a challenging stretch for the Bison, who will face some of the top teams in their conference over the next four weekends. How the Bison perform during this stretch will go a long way in shaping their postseason aspirations.