Oklahoma City, Okla. -
Game 3
In a pivotal day of the conference series, the Southwestern Christian University Eagles faced a tough challenge against the Oklahoma City University Stars in Oklahoma City on March 29, 2025. The matchup, which took place under windy conditions with temperatures around 73 degrees, ended in a 12-5 victory for the Stars.
Early in the contest, the Eagles managed to take the lead, showcasing some standout performances.
Trinity Norwood was particularly impressive, hitting three home runs and contributing three RBIs.
Shakyrah Gladness also played a significant role, scoring twice and driving in two runs. Despite their efforts, the Eagles could not sustain their initial momentum. Oklahoma City University made a notable comeback in the later innings, ultimately securing the win.
Lauren Schallert started as the pitcher for Southwestern Christian, facing a tough Stars lineup. The Eagles, now holding a 21-10 record for the season, will face Oklahoma City University again in their next outing. This rematch offers the Eagles another opportunity to take on their conference rivals and potentially reverse the outcome of their recent encounter.
Game 4
In a challenging day of softball, the Southwestern Christian University Eagles were overpowered by the Oklahoma City Stars with a final score of 12-0 on the second day of their conference series held on March 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The competition under a clear sky with temperatures at 77 degrees saw the Eagles struggling to make an impact against a robust Stars lineup.
The Stars demonstrated their hitting power early in the game, with players like T. Paul and A. Rayburn hitting home runs, which significantly steered the game in their favor. The Stars' consistent performance was further supported by key players C. Mollet, G. Pollon, and K. Miller, who also scored runs, contributing to the one-sided scoreboard. Oklahoma City's T. Paul, A. Rayburn, J. Purtell, and C. Mollet led in RBIs, consolidating their team's dominant performance.
Despite the tough loss, the Eagles displayed resilience.
Lainey King started as pitcher for SCU and faced a strong offense from the Stars. The game also had its critical moments highlighted by A. Rayburn's two decisive home runs.
Looking ahead, the Eagles are set to regroup and face the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on April 4, 2025, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. This next game presents an opportunity for the Eagles to improve their current record of 21 wins and 11 losses.