The Central Oklahoma Bronchos defeated Northwest Missouri 4-3 in a tight MIAA matchup, successfully bouncing back from a prior loss to maintain their strong season record of 12-3 and 4-1 in the conference. The Bronchos started strong, winning all three doubles matches, marking their 10th clean sweep of the season. Mei Hasegawa and Pete Komada, ranked 16th nationally, helped propel the team with decisive wins in singles play, securing the match by the 4-0 mark. Northwest Missouri, now at 14-3 and 5-1, faced its first loss of the weekend. The Bronchos will host their final home matches next weekend before the MIAA Championship begins on May 1.

By the Numbers
  • UCO is 12-3 overall this season, with a 4-1 record in the MIAA.
  • Hasegawa and Komada improved their doubles record to 12-2 with their sixth consecutive win.
State of Play
  • The Bronchos are currently tied for second place in the MIAA standings.
  • Missouri Western holds first place with an undefeated record of 5-0.
What's Next

The Bronchos will host Northeastern State and Arkansas Fort Smith in their final home matches next weekend, preparing for crucial final regular-season games against Fort Hays State and Nebraska Kearney on April 24-25.

Bottom Line

Central Oklahoma's victory over Northwest Missouri showcases their resilience after a tough loss, positioning them well for the upcoming MIAA Championship as they aim to replicate last year's success.