No. 4-ranked Central Oklahoma concludes its first-semester schedule this weekend when the defending national champion Bronchos trek to Indianapolis, Ind. for the 44th Midwest Classic.
UCO will be gunning for its third straight title in the prestigious two-day tournament hosted by Indianapolis, with 51 teams – including 21 ranked in Division II’s top 25 — set to attend.
First-round action begins at 9 a.m. (Oklahoma time) Saturday at Nicoson Hall and Ruth Lilly Gymnasium and runs all day. The largest regular-season tournament in Division II resumes at 9 a.m. Sunday and concludes with the finals at 2 p.m.
Seven top-10 teams highlight the huge field, led by No. 1 Lander, No. 3 Indy, No. 4 UCO, T-No. 5 Mary, No. 7 Wisconsin-Parkside, No. 8 Lake Erie and No. 9 Upper Iowa.
“There are a lot of really good teams in the tournament and it’s going to be a big challenge for us,” head coach Todd Steidley said. “We’re missing a few starters, but it’s a great opportunity for some of our guys and I’m excited to see what we can do….
Defending national champion Bronchos trek to Indianapolis, Ind. for the 44th Midwest Classic.
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