SHAWNEE – Coaches of the Great American Conference expect Oklahoma Baptist to finish solidly in 11
th in the 2018 softball standings, the preseason coaches' poll revealed Tuesday.
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Picked ninth last season, the Lady Bison finished 10
th before finishing the year with six consecutive postseason wins to claim the NCCAA national championship.
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The Lady Bison return three pitchers, three starting infielders and two starting outfielders from last year's 28-29 squad.
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OBU opens the season Feb. 2 at the Southeastern Regional Invitational in Durant, taking on Tarleton State, Pittsburg State, Washburn and Missouri Southern State in the opening weekend.
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