Central Oklahoma split a doubleheader against Emporia State, winning the first game 9-0 thanks to Rylee Lemos' grand slam, but losing the second 3-2 despite a late rally. The Bronchos are now 33-10 overall and 10-4 in their conference. In the opener, Shelby Beard pitched a dominant five-inning shutout while the team scored eight runs in the first inning. In the second game, UCO fell short in the final inning after a strong comeback attempt. They will host No. 12 Oklahoma Christian on Tuesday.

By the Numbers
  • UCO improved to 33-10 this season.
  • Shelby Beard recorded her 11th complete game and third shutout, improving her record to 17-5.
State of Play
  • UCO scored all eight runs in the first inning of the opener and secured a 9-0 victory.
  • In the second game, UCO led early but fell behind due to two unearned runs from Emporia State in the seventh inning.
What's Next

The Bronchos will look to bounce back as they host No. 12 Oklahoma Christian on Tuesday, which could impact their ranking and momentum in the remaining season.

Bottom Line

UCO demonstrated strong offensive and defensive play in the first game but needs to maintain focus to secure wins against higher-ranked teams moving forward.