Nance's grand slam powers NSU past No. 17 OBU

Madison Nance's first-inning grand slam leads Northeastern State to victory over ranked Oklahoma Baptist

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:36am

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Madison Nance hit a first-inning grand slam, her seventh home run of the season, to lead Northeastern State to a 5-1 victory over No. 17 Oklahoma Baptist in the first game of a Tuesday doubleheader.

Why it matters

This win over a ranked opponent is a significant boost for the Northeastern State softball team as they look to build momentum and make a push for the postseason.

The details

Nance's grand slam in the first inning gave the Northeastern State Riverhawks an early 4-0 lead, which they would not relinquish. The Riverhawks went on to win the game 5-1 over the highly ranked Oklahoma Baptist Bison.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Madison Nance

A standout player for the Northeastern State Riverhawks softball team who hit a grand slam in the first inning to power her team to victory.

Northeastern State Riverhawks

The softball team from Northeastern State University that defeated the No. 17 ranked Oklahoma Baptist Bison.

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

The No. 17 ranked softball team from Oklahoma Baptist University that lost to Northeastern State.

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What they’re saying

“Madison Nance really set the tone for us with that first-inning grand slam. It gave us the early lead and confidence to finish off the win.”

— Northeastern State Head Coach

What’s next

The Northeastern State Riverhawks and Oklahoma Baptist Bison will play the second game of their doubleheader later on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Northeastern State's victory over the highly ranked Oklahoma Baptist team demonstrates the strength and potential of their softball program, and provides momentum as they look to make a postseason push.