Bison Drop Series To Harding

Oklahoma Baptist falls short in final game against Harding

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:29pm

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Oklahoma Baptist University's baseball team lost the final game of their series against Harding University on Friday, 7-5, despite a late offensive push. The loss put OBU's record at 34-8 for the season after Harding took the series 2-1.

Why it matters

The Bison and Harding are conference rivals in the Great American Conference, making this series an important one for both teams' standings and postseason hopes. OBU had been on a strong run this season before this series loss.

The details

Oklahoma Baptist fell behind early after Harding scored 5 runs in the third inning, which proved to be the difference in the game. The Bison made a late comeback attempt but were unable to overcome the deficit, with a failed steal attempt ending the game.

  • The series took place from April 8-10, 2026.
  • The final game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist University

A private Christian university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with a strong baseball program that competes in the Great American Conference.

Harding University

A private Christian university located in Searcy, Arkansas, and a conference rival of Oklahoma Baptist in the Great American Conference.

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The takeaway

This series loss is a setback for Oklahoma Baptist's baseball team, which had been enjoying a strong season up to this point. The Bison will need to regroup and refocus as they look to bounce back and maintain their position in the conference standings.