Bethany, Okla. - 

Game 1

In a closely contested conference baseball game on March 28, 2025, the Southwestern Christian University Eagles were narrowly defeated by the #18 Mid-America Christian University Evangels with a final score of 9-7. The game, which took place under sunny skies in Bethany, Oklahoma, saw Southwestern Christian initially take a strong lead, only to be overtaken by a persistent Mid-America Christian lineup.

The Eagles soared early in the game, securing a 4-0 advantage in the first inning, thanks to significant plays from Draike Sparks and others. Sparks notably hit a double in the first, driving in two RBIs and scoring himself, setting a tone of high competitiveness. Further highlights included Joseph Boone's RBI double in the fifth and Gregory Berroa's successful steal to second base early in the match. Despite these efforts and leading rallies, the Evangels proved to be a formidable opponent, progressively scoring crucial runs in the third and fourth innings to overcome the deficit and clinch the victory.

Eagles' starting pitcher Mozart Duarte showed commendable performance, but the game ultimately swayed in favor of Mid-America Christian. The same teams prepare for a swift rematch, scheduled for the very next day on March 29, 2025, at the same location, with the Eagles looking to reverse this outcome and improve their current record of 23-11.