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VOLUME 130, ISSUE 9
SIGNAL
MARCH 10, 2022
A P U B L I C AT I O N O F O U A C H I TA B A P T I S T U N I V E R S I T Y
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Pallen plans to use musical talent to serve BY ERICA WILMATH Staff Writer
On many occasions, students have seized opportunities to chase musical passions while attending Ouachita. This unique pursuit has led many students to build lifelong friendships and to take hold of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Groups like Point of Grace, comprised of Ouachita alumni, and Third Floor Village, a group of current students, began their musical journeys on this campus. A similar origin story is unfolding in the life of freshman Cody Pallen. Since he arrived on campus in August, Pallen has busied himself with making music and forming friendships in the process. Pallen grew up in Little Rock and knew for a long time that Ouachita was the college for him. “I attended Super Summer and fell in love with Ouachita’s campus. It felt like OBU always had exactly what I was looking for,” Pallen said. As he visited the campus over the summers, he realized that each of the programs within his psychology and music industry double major and business minor had exactly what he needed to become equipped to pursue a career in psychology after college. In the future, Pallen hopes to use his education to foster a place of safety and psychological recovery for veterans by owning his own practice that is centered on a biblical worldview. Pallen has seen hands-on examples of what this vocational ministry can do for veterans because of his mom, who works in a similar field. Even though Pallen’s career aspirations are focused on owning his own counseling clinic, he has other gifts he feels God has called him to share. One of these gifts is
his musical talent. “I was in the band in junior high and loved music, but I didn’t take up singing until later on. I was in high school when I joined choir,” Pallen said. While growing up, he spent a lot of time around music, whether that be helping with church worship and production or playing an instrument. When Pallen got involed in his high school choir, music became even more significant in his life. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘maybe this is something I’ve been gifted,’” Pallen said. Since being at Ouachita, he has joined both Ouachita Singers and Concert Choir and hopes to further his involvement as his years at Ouachita continue. These experiences, on top of support gained from his music professors and peers, have cultivated confidence in his musical ability. Pallen has recently started sharing covers on YouTube and Instagram which has resulted in encouragement and bigger dreams for his future with music. In the first weeks of classes, Pallen quickly befriended students who shared similar passions as him to join him in his musical journey. Pallen and his friends now work together to record music projects. “We record them in my friend Jacob’s dorm room,” Pallen said. “I use a piano that can make other sounds whenever we make our own music.” Pallen has learned more about the process for producing his own covers and creating content in his major classes. Most recently, Pallen released a cover of “Ever Since New York” by Harry Styles on his YouTube channel. “I put a copyright claim, meaning that I do not own the music or track submitted online, and only the
Pallen is a freshman music industry and psychology double major. In his time at Ouachita, Pallen is pursuing creative music projects with hopes of using music to foster psychological recovery for veterans. (photos by Levi Dade)
vocals are mine. As well as citing which YouTube video I pulled that track from, and who created the original track and song and other specific details, all for nonprofit purposes,” Pallen said. Drawing on his talent and lessons learned in his classes, Pallen hopes to continue working on his own creative projects. He has hopes to begin recording and releasing his own work and move away from covers within the year. “I have a goal to release a single and then an album following after,”
Pallen said. Whenever he feels inspired or has an idea for a song, Pallen has created a habit of jotting down lyrics when they come to him or even taking a video of himself whenever he thinks of an interesting melody. “I think it is important to dream about something before you do it if that makes sense,” Pallen said. Pallen plans to use his music production and vocal talents ultimately to meet psychological needs, but he does hope to create
fun and entertaining music that people can enjoy regardless of the occasion along the way. At large, Pallen hopes to glorify God by serving through his talent. “Being involved in this Christian community has led me closer to Christ and provided me friendships with others that have the same purpose, to love God,” Pallen said. Pallen posts his music on his YouTube channel under his first and last name. To listen to his music and stay up to date on his latest releases, check out his channel.
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Honors program awards membership, grants BY EMILEE WEBB Staff Writer
The annual Carl Goodson Honors Program Black and White Reception was held on Wednesday, March 2. The reception celebrated all honors students, but specifically new members and those entering the research phase of the program. This year’s recipients of research travel grants were also announced at the reception. Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller provided musical entertainment at the beginning of the night. Students were then able to hear from alumni before recognitions began. In total, there were 128 new members inducted into the Carl Goodson Honors Program. An additional 70 students were recognized for either entering or completing the research phase of the program. This included 37 students working on directed studies and 33 students finishing thesis work. Mason Campbell was announced as this year’s Garrett Ham travel grant recipient. Dr. Jeremy Greer, dean of the Pruet School of Christian Studies, presented the award. Campbell is working with Adam Jones, biblical studies lecturer, on his thesis. Andrew Tarlton is this year’s Ben Elrod travel grant recipient. He is working on his thesis with Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate professor of chemistry. Tarlton was presented with this award by João Rodrigues, Ouachita alumnus and former Ben Elrod Scholar. Dane Jester, academic chair of the Carl Goodson Honors Program, enjoys planning events like the annual reception. The preparation for the reception was not a short process, but Jester believes it was worth it in the end. “There was much to be done in preparation for the Black and
White. Around 200 students were recognized by name at the event requiring lots of organization to create a smooth program and avoid omitting any academic achievers. In addition, coordination with Sodexo, the print shop, university administration and many others was needed to create a worthy celebration of accomplishment,” Jester said. “However, because the event is just that, a celebration, the planning process was enjoyable for all those involved. Arranging the event was a team effort by many including, but not limited to, Dr. Pemberton, Mikayla Long, Lacey Pettigrew, Adam Wheat and myself.” Dr. Barbara Pemberton, director of the honors program, cites camaraderie among students as one of the highlights of her work within the program. “I most love the opportunity for all honors students to gather together for fun and to celebrate each other’s accomplishments in the honors program,” Pemberton said. “I also love the opportunity for them to be inspired by Dr. Sells and alumni.” As is tradition, honors students were able to hear from alumni through video and in-person at the reception. Philip Williamson addressed the students by video, and his words were some of the most inspiring of the night for the hopeful future graduates of the honors program. “Some of your college experience is indeed about instrumental knowledge. I assume most of you want jobs when you’re done here. But a liberal arts education is also about this leisurely sense of knowledge– to know and love the truth for its own sake, because it draws us closer to God,” Williamson said. “And Ouachita– and the Honors Program in particular– will give you an extraordinary opportunity for leisure that you may not see again.”
Top left: Alumni João Rodrigues presents the Ben Elrod scholar award to junior Andrew Tarlton. Tarlton is writing his thesis alongside Dr. Sharon Hamilton. Top left: Dr. Greer presents the Garrett Ham scholar award to sophomore Mason Campbell. Campbell will write his thesis alongside Adam Jones. Bottom: Honors director Dr. Barbara Pemberton and honors officers Isabella Wood, Hannah Herrington, Mikayla Long, Dane Jester and Noah Smith worked to plan the honors reception. (photos by Levi Dade)
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Student senate serves campus BY MATTHEW CHEATHAM Staff Writer
Students who participate in Student Senate have the opportunity to understand the inner workings of the American government while making real impact on students’ experience at Ouachita. Each year’s classification has its own executive team: a president, vice president and four senators. There is also one other team with an overall president, internal vice president, external vice president, treasurer and secretary. This year’s overall position holders are president Madison McGhee, internal vice president Izzy Baughn, external vice president Madi Darr, treasurer Caroline Johnson and secretary Caroline Derby. Much of the senate’s work involves making changes to improve student experience. A few weeks ago, Student Senate sent out an email with a survey regarding drink options in the cafeteria. Because of this survey, students will influence next year’s drink options. Traffic court is another way that Student Senate allows students to let their voice be heard. Students can receive parking tickets from campus police officers if their car is parked somewhere other than their designated zone. Student Senate hosts traffic court, where students can attempt an appeal to have the ticket removed from their record. “As a senate we regulate traffic court, which gives students an opportunity to appeal any traffic citations they feel aren’t justified. We take each case seriously and discuss as a group before voting upon a decision, whether it be voiding, reducing cost or leaving the ticket,” freshman class president Jullian Covington said. To sign up for traffic court, log
Anna Roussel, Maddie Bailey, Izzy Baughn, Caroline Derby and Dr. Kevin Brennan attended the Model United Nations conference. (photo coutesty of Izzy Baughn)
Students lead at model UN BY EMILEE WEBB Staff Writer Student Senate meets for Traffic court. Student body president, Madison McGhee, leads many Student Senate initiatives like this one. (photo by Sarah Dean)
into your student info portal, select the “Student Senate” tab and fill out an appeal form. The remaining days for traffic court are March 30, April 6, April 20 and May 4. Along with traffic court, Student Senate also provides financial aid and helps with planning Miss OBU, Tiger Tunes and Guard the Tiger. Student Senate recently distributed the Guard the Tiger shirts to participants’ mailboxes. With opportunities for leadership in each class represented on Student Senate, students from a variety of academic disciplines can have a behind-the-scenes look at campus policies. Seth Curl, a junior class senator and biomedical sciences major, has valued the experience and insight he has gained from serving in an organization outside his field of study. “Student Senate has provided a way to bridge the gap between students and administration on campus. It has allowed me to communicate problems and influence decisions that impact the student body,” Curl said. “Being involved in two different departments has allowed me to expand my presence on campus and hear a variety of opinions on important topics.” In Curl’s opinion, while Student
Senate is open to everyone, it is not a responsibility that every student can or should take on. The ability to communicate across barriers is important for the job. “Student Senate is not meant for everyone because you must have contact with a variety of the student body. Since you are representing the voice of the student body, it is important to set your own motives aside to communicate what the student body desires and will benefit the most from,” Curl said. Student Senate does not make decisions behind closed doors. Students are welcomed to attend meetings and voice their concerns and ideas to the Student Senate. “Since we were voted on by our peers to represent them, we want to hear from them. Students are always invited to attend our bi-weekly meetings. If a student believes they have something they need to bring to the attention of the senate, they can fill out a form and then attend and present the idea at our meetings. I think that is one of the best ways for the student body to interact with the senate,” Covington said. The remaining senate meetings of the semester are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 15, March 29, April 12 and April 26.
A team of Ouachita students competed in the Midwest Model United Nations Conference Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis. The conference functions much like the actual United Nations and hosts students from all over the region to compete for awards and gain experience in negotiation and diplomacy. The OBU team: Anna Roussel, Maddie Bailey, Caroline Derby and Izzy Baughn, represented the delegation of Niger at this year’s conference. Political science professor, Dr. Kevin Brennan, went as the faculty sponsor for the team. “Dr. Brennan was a great sponsor to go with and prepared us to have a great time, while also learning throughout the process,” Derby said. Months of preparation were necessary in order for the team to succeed at the conference. “Preparation for the Model UN Conference began in October when we began meeting twice weekly to discuss United Nations procedure and learn more about our country and topics,” Bailey said. “We did a lot of research and article summaries to gain a better grasp on what the country of Niger would support and which issues they would want discussed in the United Nations. It was a neat opportunity because I started the class not knowing much about Niger and ended up being
able to represent them in a conference.” When the team arrived at the conference, they were met with challenges that inspired growth. “We would caucus with other countries, negotiate clauses within resolutions, collaborate with other delegates and work to fight for the needs of Niger,” Derby said. “We met other students passionate about international relations and foreign policy and worked together within our committees to create resolutions.” At the end of the week, the team was awarded with honorable mention delegation and Baughn brought home an individual award for best position paper to the UN Environment Assembly. Bailey found the experience rewarding and encourages other students to participate in the future. “It is easy to read about how the UN works, but this trip provided me with first-hand experience in an educational setting of how countries around the world work together. Because I do not plan to work in international relations in the future, a large portion of my electives are not focused on this area, so the conference and class was a great way to learn and try something new,” Bailey said. “If you have ever considered taking the class, I would definitely suggest it.” Students interested in participating in Model UN can contact Dr. Brennan at brennank@obu.edu.
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Caped crusader captivates viewers in new film BY WYATT ASHLOCK
Arts/Entertainment & Opinions Editor Riddle me this: Who is dark, brooding and lives in the shadows? Vengeance. “The Batman” (2022) starring Robert Pattinson brings a new take with a new story unlike any other. This film tells a story of Batman early in his career working alongside Lieutenant James Gordan (Jeffery Wright) to catch a serial killer, known as The Riddler (Paul Dano), who is executing corrupt members of the justice system. While hunt-
ing for The Riddler, Batman will cross paths with many new characters including Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), The Penguin (Colin Farrell) and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro). Director, Matt Reeves, makes his mark with a unique take on the caped crusader the world has come to love. Reeves tells a refreshing new story, bringing in villains that have not been in a live action movie since the 90s. There are several elements in this film that are spectacular. The cinematography and score are a work of art that keep the audience intrigued for the entire length of
the film. Reeves does an excellent job at making the audience feel connected to the movie throughout the entire experience, and the music adds a captivating sense of suspense that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Pattinson’s take on Batman is one of the best. The chemistry that Pattinson and Kravitz share is undeniable. “The Batman” earned the AMC Artisan Film title, which is unheard of for a superhero film. To become an Artisan Film, a movie must do a number of things. 1. Bring a unique vision or perspective. 2. Push boundaries and spark conversation. 3. Stretches
actors outside their comfort zones. 4. Unites acclaimed cast. 5. Features a compelling score. All of these are reasons that make this movie stand out from other superhero movies that have recently come out. My one complaint is that there are a few pacing issues in the third act. Besides the pacing issues, it is a wonderful movie. I also was hoping to see more Bruce Wayne, but I understand that being this early in the life of Batman, his character has not yet learned the pros of being a Wayne. Even though the trailers looked enjoyable and the reviews were
looking good, I was unsure of what to think going into this movie. I was instantly blown away by this film. I cannot wait to see Pattinson take up the cowl again in the next film. I am also very excited for the HBOMax spin off shows, the first about Lieutenant Gordan getting rid of the corruption in the Gotham Police Department and the other focusing on The Penguin’s rise to power. One last riddle: What has an amazing story, a great score and a 4.5 out of 5 Tiger Paws rating? “The Batman,” showing exclusively in theaters.
Mixon, Campione win vocal competition Payton Mixon, a junior musical theatre major from New Caney, Texas, and Sammy Campione, a senior musical theatre major from Waxahachie, Texas, tied for first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 24th Annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers held Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall. The competition is named for the late Mary Shambarger, professor emerita of music at Ouachita. Shambarger served on the music faculty for 32 years, teaching voice and directing student choral groups until her re-
tirement in 1998. The Shambarger Competition provides students the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain experiences in performing and auditioning. Mixon and Campione both received an award of $500. Mixon sang “Two Little Lines” by Drew Gasparini from “Circles.” Campione sang “Mama Says” by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford from “Footloose.” Susan Monroe served as collaborative pianist for both performances. “When they called my name for first place, I was in total shock,” said Mixon. “Everyone at the competition brought their A-Game.” Campione said, “It was wonder-
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Donna Pinckley “Sticks and Stones” Feb. 28th - April 2nd Moses-Provine 1st Floor Gallery
Elizabeth Sanders “Be Here to Love Me” Feb. 28th - April 2nd Moses-Provine 2nd Floor Gallery
Symphonic Band Concert March 10th at 7:30 PM Jones Performing Arts Center
Faculty Recital Dr. Mary Chung & Dr. Carlos Feller March 10th at 7:30 PM McBeth Recital Hall
All Night Theater March 12th at 7:30 PM Verser Theater (not a ticketed event)
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ful to tie with my recital partner. We were so giddy it worked out that way.” Sara Kate Cole, a junior musical theatre major from Fort Smith, Ark., won second place and a prize of $300 for her performance of “Killer Instinct” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from “Bring it On: The Musical.” Erin Bagley, a junior musical theatre major from White Oak, Texas, won third place and a prize of $200 for her performance of “Screw Loose” by Adam Schlesinger and David Javerbaum from “Cry-Baby.” Phyllis Walker was collaborative pianist for both performances. Avery Stahl and Chaney Camp-
bell tied for fourth place, both receiving a $100 award. Stahl, a sophomore vocal music education major from Russellville, Ark., sang “Cute Boys with Short Haircuts” by David Kirshenbaum from “Vanities.” Kristen La Madrid was her collaborative pianist. Campbell, a junior music industry major from Rogers, Ark., sang “So Big, So Small” from “Dear Evan Hansen.” Walker was her collaborative pianist. Eli Butler, a sophomore musical theatre major from Greenwood, Ark., received honorable mention and an award of $50. He sang “Wondering” by Jason Robert Brown from “The Bridges of Madison County,” and Walker was his
collaborative pianist. Mixon, Cole, Stahl, Campbell and Butler are students of Dr. Glenda Secrest, professor of music at Ouachita. Campione is a student of Dr. Jon Secrest, Ouachita’s Addie Mae Maddox Professor of Music, and Bagley is a student of Dr. Margaret Garrett, professor of music at Ouachita. Judges for this year’s competition were Tony Award-winning producer Will Trice, newly-appointed executive artistic director of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre; choreographer and dance instructor Moriah Patterson, a graduate of Ouachita; and singer and director Caitlin Secrest, also a Ouachita alum.
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God offers rest for weary college students BY MALLORY GATSON Staff Writer
Spring, by definition, means to arise. Sounds positive, right? I have mixed feelings about that. The spring semester in college always seems to be the most tiring and overwhelming. Students often take more credit hours and campus events seem to increase, not to mention that it is the end of the school year, and many students must preapre for
summer jobs or internships. I have found myself to be less productive and more tired since the semester started. All I want to do is nap, but if given the opportunity, I will nap for hours, and then nothing will get done. I know I am not alone. I am attending classes, my assignments are being turned in on time and I am engaged in class. But for some reason, I am not working ahead like I normally do, I am not writing in my planner, which is caus-
ing me to be more forgetful. It is totally unlike me. If this sounds familiar to you, take this word of encouragement. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest in your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” God will give us rest, He will give us strength, He will give us
guidance and He will give us the desires of our heart. We have to remain steadfast and faithful to his word. Even when we don’t feel like praying, we must pray. God hears each of our prayers, no matter how big or small. He wants us to cling to Him. So if you are in a fog right now, trust that he is powerful over that. There are nine weeks left in this semester. Nine weeks to create the semester you imagined you would have. Nine weeks to gain rest and
finish strong. Your current predicament, whatever it is, is not final. God is in the business of redeeming broken things, so continue to bring your burdens to Him in prayer. If you’re tired, take a day to yourself and rest. Make time for healthy relationships that are beneficial and not just sacrificial. Continue to work hard; God has the rest figured out. Trust in Him. I dare you to finish this semester strong, even if you have to sacrifice a desired nap or two.
How to take care in times of world crisis BY RACHEL DUNNAM Staff Writer
After two years of a pandemic and other conflicts going on around the world, it feels as if we’re moving from one crisis to another. Throughout the span of time within the COVID-19 pandemic, we have endured changes to our everyday routines, economic and political turmoil, as well as natural disasters. Although there’s no way to avoid these hard times, we must know how to take care of ourselves and help others through them as well. It is important to recognize that the heightened stress you may feel is normal and that you are not alone in these feelings. Here are a few actions you can take to help yourself and others during times of world crisis. This presents a great opportunity to talk about and pray for pressing global issues. Foremost is the crisis in Ukraine. There are many specific things we can pray for the people of Ukraine and surrounding areas. A list can be found at https://send. org/story/hh_pray_for_ukraine.
As we hear updates about the situation in Ukraine while navigating normal life challenges, Many of us are facing stressful, overwhelming and discouraging days. Remember to check on your friends, check on your family and don’t forget to
check in with yourself. An important step to start with is clearing your mind. This can be done in many different ways: getting outside for a walk or run, grabbing coffee with a friend or even watching a comfort movie.
Some of these things may not only be beneficial to your mental health, but also to your peers’ as well. Focusing on activities that are relieve stress and taking even an hour a day to recharge can be helpful in these difficult times.
In times of crisis, it is also helpful to encourage someone else. This can be done through an uplifting note, surprising them with their favorite coffee drink or just sitting with them while listening to what’s going on in their life. We should be interceding in prayer on behalf of our close friends and international neighbors alike. Everyone struggles with things that we may not see or know about, so making a habit of encouragement will go a long way. Getting together with friends for a Bible study and time of prayer is a great way to lend support in times of crisis. Learning to cope with stress and crisis in a healthy way will help you, and the people around you, build endurance. Coping with the stress in our own lives is one thing, but doing so while so much is also going on in the world is another. The good news is: God remains the same through it all. God is good, and He is with those who suffer. Remember this as you implement these simple techniques to care for yourself and others even when the world feels upside down.
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Softball achieves first conference victory
“(We) just need to string together hits, that’s our base focus,” Moyer said. “It comes down to getting runners on base and get them across.” In the bottom of the fourth, junior utility player, Lacey Ornelas, hit a solo home run and junior utility player Heather Brown hit an
RBI double to shrink the score to 6-3. What seemed insurmountable as the game closed in on the final innings, Ouachita was able to fight its way back to a 6-6 tie in the fifth inning. Neither team scored in the sixth inning. In the top of the seventh, it was three up and three down for the Bisons. Ouachita started the bottom half of the seventh with freshman utility player, Jessalyn Ahrens, getting a walk on a full count (BKBBKB). The next two Tigers that stepped up to bat were called out after a sacrifice bunt and a grounder to third. This allowed Ahrens to make her way around to third base and be in perfect scoring position. Waid stepped up to the plate as Ouachita’s last hope in regular innings with Ahrens on third. After racking up a 1-2 count, Waid hit a single up the middle allowing Ahrens to score the winning run. “It was a good feeling, we definitely needed to get this win.” Waid said, “It’ll definitely go up from here. I’m glad that we got that win.” With the start of their conference win streak, the Tigers face off against Henderson State University at Sully Anderson field on Wednesday, March 9 starting at 3 p.m.
Women’s Tennis
Weekend Home Slate
BY RYAN YORK Sports Editor
Ouachita Tigers win the last game of the series against No. 24 Harding University with a walk-off RBI single delivered by junior outfielder, Hope Waid. This was the first conference win for the Tigers, bringing their record to 1-5 with plenty of conference series left in the season. The Saturday game against Harding ended with a final score of 7-6 as the Tigers took the victory at Sully Anderson Field. There were a total of four home runs during this game, two of the home runs came from the first two at-bats for the Bisons in the top of the first inning. By the middle of the third inning, Harding was up 4-0 with two runs in both the first and third innings. Ouachita got its first run in the bottom of the third from a double RBI, but Harding responded quickly in the fourth with two more runs taking a 6-1 lead. Friday afternoon, the Tigers had a doubleheader against the Bisons. Both games were closely fought battles that led to Harding University achieving victory in both games. In the first matchup, Ouachita
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Freshman utility player, Jessalyn Ahrens, serves as third baseman in the first matchup against Harding on Friday. Ahrens scored the winning run against Harding in the third matchup. (photo by Abby Blankenship)
took an early lead in the third inning with a score of 3-2. The final score ended 5-3 with Harding sealing the game in the seventh with a solo home run. The second matchup started out in a similar way, Ouachita took an early 4-3 lead. The regulation seven innings ended with the score
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tied at 5-5. The game ended 6-5 as the Bisons scored the final run off of a sacrifice flyball. Losing the first two games of the series was demoralizing as the Tigers continued a losing streak of 0-5 in conference play. Senior outfielder, Kyndal Moyer, expressed plans for their third game saying,
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Friday
Baseball: SAU vs. OBU at 2 P.M.
Saturday
Baseball: SAU vs. OBU at 12 P.M. SAU vs. OBU at 3 P.M.