BETHANY, Okla. — Southern Nazarene saw its six-game winning streak snapped as Oklahoma Baptist downed the Storm 3-1 in the opener and 8-5 in the nightcap Tuesday evening.

In the opener, Oklahoma Baptist got out to an early lead as the Bison struck for three runs in the first inning. OBU was able to hold Southern Nazarene (19-29, 15-21 GAC) scoreless in the first five frames. The Storm were able to put runners in scoring position in the first, second, and fifth, however they were unable to capitalize. Oklahoma Baptist led 3-0 through five completed innings.

Southern Nazarene broke up the shutout in the sixth. With runners on second and third with two outs, a Jacey James single up the middle scored Amy Reynolds to put the Crimson Storm on the board.

The Storm were able to bring the tying run up to the plate in the seventh, but Oklahoma Baptist was able to put the game away, escaping SNU with a 3-1 win.

Katelyn Brown (14-12) took the loss after giving up three runs, on four hits, in six innings of work. Southern Nazarene had three players record multiple hits as Mahina Sauer, Sam Smith, and Katelyn Brown all notched two hits apiece. Smith went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles.

In the nightcap, Oklahoma Baptist got out to an early lead as the Bison were able to score a run in the first and two more in the fourth to take a 3-0 lead. The Crimson Storm offense broke through in the fifth. With the bases loaded and one out, a Smith double to left center brought home the first two runs of the game for SNU. Riley Brown helped Southern Nazarene take its first lead of the game, as she hit her second home run of the season. SNU led 5-3 going into the bottom of the fifth.

The Storm's lead didn't last long, as the Bison countered with five runs in the fifth to retake the lead. OBU held Southern Nazarene scoreless in the sixth and the seventh on their way to a 8-5 win.

Brooke Tate took the loss (1-9) as she gave up eight runs on ten hits in 4.0 innings of work. Smith went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Riley Brown went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.