Arkansas Tech, OBU to Face Off in Key Conference Matchup

Oklahoma Baptist hosts second-place Arkansas Tech in must-win Great American Conference series this weekend.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:50pm

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A vibrant, abstract painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the colors of Oklahoma Baptist and Arkansas Tech, conceptually representing the intensity and competition of a crucial college baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the key conference matchup between Oklahoma Baptist and Arkansas Tech, two of the top teams in the Great American Conference.Shawnee Today

Oklahoma Baptist University (18-21, 11-16 GAC) will host second-place Arkansas Tech University (25-18, 19-8 GAC) in a crucial Great American Conference baseball series this weekend at Bobby Cox Field in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The teams will play a single game on April 18 at 4 p.m., followed by a doubleheader on April 19 starting at 1 p.m.

Why it matters

This series is a must-win for OBU as they look to improve their conference record and playoff positioning. Arkansas Tech is currently in second place in the GAC standings, so this matchup will have significant implications for the conference race.

The details

Oklahoma Baptist has struggled to a 18-21 overall record and 11-16 mark in GAC play so far this season. They'll be looking to turn things around against an Arkansas Tech squad that has been one of the top teams in the conference, posting a 25-18 overall record and 19-8 GAC record.

  • The series opener is scheduled for April 18 at 4 p.m.
  • The teams will play a doubleheader on April 19 starting at 1 p.m.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist University

A Division II university and member of the Great American Conference, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Arkansas Tech University

A Division II university and member of the Great American Conference, located in Russellville, Arkansas.

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What’s next

The winner of this series will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming GAC tournament.

The takeaway

This weekend's matchup between Oklahoma Baptist and Arkansas Tech is a crucial conference series that will have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations in the Great American Conference.