The Central Oklahoma Bronchos dominated the Arkansas-Fort Smith Lions, winning 18-3 in Game 1 of their MIAA series. The Bronchos showcased their power, hitting home runs in each of the first four innings and recording a season-high 19 hits, including five homers and two triples. UCO improved to 21-20 overall and 12-15 in the MIAA, quickly overtaking an early deficit to lead 6-1 after the first inning. This victory marks their second-highest run total of the season, just behind last week鈥檚 27-3 win over Newman.

By the Numbers
  • UCO hit 5 home runs, tying their season high.
  • Central scored 18 runs, their second most this season.
State of Play
  • The Bronchos secured their win by building early leads in each inning.
  • All nine starting players scored at least once during the game.
What's Next

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., with Central Oklahoma aiming to clinch their third MIAA series of the season.

Bottom Line

Central Oklahoma's impressive win highlights their offensive strength and positions them favorably as they continue their MIAA series, seeking sustained momentum for the remaining games.