(by Ryan Chapman) A pair of Sooners earned recognition after No. 1 Oklahoma swept No. 4 Texas at Love’s Field. OU second baseman Ailana Agbayani was named SEC Player of the Week, and third baseman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas was voted SEC Co-Freshman of the Week. Agbayani went 6-for-8 ate plate with five RBIs, three runs, a pair...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Sooners take top spot in Softball America's top 25
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners are turning it on at the right time. They've won six in a row and are coming off a sweep of the Texas Longhorns. During their six game winning streak, the Sooners are averaging seven runs a game in beating Mississippi State and Texas. After the sweep of their Red River Rivals, the Sooners are back...read more from the Sooners Wire
OU Softball - Weekend Wrap: Oklahoma is Back in Control, Yet the Best is Still to Come
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — What more could you ask from Oklahoma last weekend? Patty Gasso’s Sooners swept No. 2 Texas, flexing their muscles on Mike White’s program at times, to take sole position of first place in the SEC. Following the weekend’s events, OU climbed to third in RPI, which would mean that Regional and Super Regional...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Could OU softball play Texas at Cotton Bowl? Why Sooners coach Patty Gasso loves the idea
(by Joe Mussatto) NORMAN — A record crowd of 4,609 striped Love’s Field in crimson and white Sunday afternoon as OU beat Texas 9-8 to sweep the Red River Rivalry series. Every seat was occupied beneath the overcast sky. Standing-room-only sections along the concourse were stacked two to three people deep. Fans would’ve taken...read more from The Oklahoman
OU Softball: Patty Gasso and Players Postgame Press Conference (Texas Game 3)
OU Softball: Four Oklahoma Players Named to Team USA for World Games
(by John E. Hoover) While Patty Gasso’s college team is tackling Texas and chasing an SEC championship, her international team is taking shape — a shape that looks a little like the Sooner State. Team USA’s official roster for the upcoming World Games in China includes four former Oklahoma Sooners. Outfielder Jayda Coleman, infielder...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU softball survives wild Game 3 to sweep No. 3 Texas in SEC series
(by James D. Jackson) NORMAN – Isabela Emerling had to save the day. After the Sooners rallied off eight unanswered runs through the first three innings while not allowing a hit, Texas countered with the same rally in the 4th and 5th innings to tie the game. Emerling came to the plate in the 6th inning with the bases loaded and a chance to...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Deal Dazzles in No. 4 Softball’s 7-2 Win Against No. 3 Texas
(by OU Athletics Communications) McEnroe-Marinas Homers for 11th Time in SEC Play, Landry Honored With AUSL Golden Ticket. The two teams meet for the series finale tomorrow at 1 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, with a radio broadcast available on The Franchise 2 (1560 AM and 103. FM). Live stats will be...read more from SoonerSports.com
The real Deal: Sooners clinch Texas series win behind stellar pitching
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Patty Gasso said the Sooners would need heroes to emerge as they looked to secure a series win over Texas. On Friday, it was Ailana Agbayani. On Saturday, it was Kierston Deal. The junior pitcher got the start and went all seven innings. She completely stifled a potent Texas offense, as the Sooners leaned...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma's Patty Gasso Praises Fans for Raucous Love's Field Atmosphere
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Moments after Oklahoma beat Texas 7-6 on Friday, Patty Gasso had her mind on one group of people. "I have to start with just a wonderful, heartfelt shout out to our fans,” Gasso said. “That was amazing. We had a blast. They were loud. They were into it. “… We were very proud that they were there, that they...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Ailana Agbayani shines as Sooners outlast Texas to open series
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Heading into a pivotal series against No. 3 Texas, the Sooners really needed someone to emerge offensively. Ailana Agbayani stepped up in a big way during Friday's opener. The junior third baseman started her day with a single in her first at-bat, as she contributed to the Sooners taking a one-run lead in the...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Things to watch vs. Texas
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The stakes couldn't be much higher this weekend in Norman. It's not just welcoming No. 3 Texas to Love's Field for the annual Red River Rivalry series. The Sooners (39-5, 13-5) and the Longhorns (42-6, 13-5) are both tied for second in the SEC standings as they sit one game behind Texas A&M...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: No. 4/3 Sooners Host No. 3/2 Texas
(by OU Athletics Communications) Sooners Host Longhorns at Love’s Field for the First Time, Senior Day Set for Sunday No. 4/3 Oklahoma Softball (39-5, 13-5 SEC) prepares for its final home series of regular season play as the Sooners host No. 3/2 Texas (42-6, 13-5 SEC) Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. Game 1 | Friday, April 25 at 5 p.m....read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Hannah Coor finding joy again, playing huge role for Sooners
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Hannah Coor has never tried to be a power hitter. Entering last weekend's series against Mississippi State, Coor had logged one home run in 79 at-bats. But something flipped against the Bulldogs. Coor absolutely crushed a two-run home run in the first game of the series. In the third game, she sailed another...read more from the OUInsider
Patty Gasso wants to turn Oklahoma's football stadium into softball's biggest stage
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso wants to be at the top of everything in college softball, including attendance records. This season, the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowgirls drew a crowd of 9,259 to the only Bedlam game of the season at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, home of the Women's College World Series...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How OU is approaching the pitching staff ahead of pivotal Texas series
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — It's been the question all season for the Sooners. Who will emerge as the reliable No. 2 pitcher behind Sam Landry? With two series remaining in the regular season, including an incredibly pivotal one this weekend against Texas (41-6, 13-5 SEC), that question remains unanswered. The Sooners will continue to...read more w/video from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Breaking Down Oklahoma's Path to the SEC Regular Season Title
(by Ryan Chapman) Two weekends remain in the regular season, and there are six teams who still believe they can take home the SEC regular season crown. Texas A&M leads the pack, sitting at 13-4, but the road ahead is tough. The No. 1-ranked Aggies, who have played one less game than the teams trailing them due to the series finale...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Isabella Smith, Hannah Coor highlight OU's sweep vs. Mississippi State
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma simply needed to take care of business over the weekend. The Sooners can confidently say they did. Patty Gasso's squad came away with a sweep over Mississippi State. They shutout the Bulldogs 4-0 in Game 1 before rallying back from back-to-back 4-0 deficits in Games 2 and 3, improving to...read more w/video from the OUInsider
OU Softball: OU sweeps Mississippi State, rallies to win both games Sunday
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The Sooners had already snagged the series win, but they were looking for the sweep in Game 3 on Sunday evening. Mississippi State was making that difficult. After both teams roared out of the gate offensively, the Sooners and the Bulldogs were locked at 5-5 heading into the fifth inning. Neither team...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Isabella Smith keeps OU softball afloat, Sooners get the victory
(by Bob Przybylo) OU softball has to find a way to win these types of games. And it did. It cannot be and will not be Sam Landry in the circle every single game. Head coach Patty Gasso turned to true freshman Audrey Lowry to start the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. But the freshman was rocked early, leading to the Sooners to turn to...read more from the SoonerScoop
