Central Oklahoma secured a 5-2 victory over Northeastern State, improving their MIAA record to 5-1 and overall season record to 13-3. Dominating doubles play once again, UCO swept all three matches, marking their seventh consecutive match of doing so. Key singles victories followed, clinching the match for UCO with strong performances from Ouwejan, Hasegawa, and Ata. Northeastern State managed to secure two singles victories, but it wasn’t enough. The Bronchos will play on Saturday against Arkansas Fort Smith in a Senior Day matchup.

By the Numbers
  • UCO's overall record: 13-3
  • MIAA record: 5-1
  • Consecutive matches winning all three doubles: 7
  • 11th match this season winning all doubles positions
Yes, But

Northeastern State's performance showcased resilience, managing to win two singles matches despite the overall loss, indicating that they can challenge strong teams.

State of Play
  • UCO has been dominant in doubles play, winning all matches in their last six MIAA contests.
  • UCO has a crucial, upcoming match against Arkansas Fort Smith, who are struggling this season.
What's Next

UCO aims to maintain its momentum against Arkansas Fort Smith, looking to secure another win to solidify their playoff positioning ahead of the postseason.

Bottom Line

UCO's strong performance in doubles and singles highlights their competitive edge in the MIAA, positioning them as a formidable contender as the regular season progresses.