(by OU Athletics Communications) The two teams will now play a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Game three of the series and two of the doubleheader will begin 40 minutes after the conclusion of game one of the doubleheader. Both games are slated to be played at Love's Field. Game 2 | Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m. - Love's Field...read more from SoonerSports.com
WATCH: Oklahoma HC Patty Gasso, Outfielders Abigale Dayton and Hannah Coor's Mississippi State Postgame
(by Ryan Chapman) OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma got back in the win column with a 4-0 win over Mississippi State at Devon Park on Friday. Watch as Sooners' coach Patty Gasso and outfielders Abby Dayton and Hannah Coor spoke to the media following the win. OU got going early, scoring a pair of runs in both the first and second innings...watch video from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Early start propels Sooners past Mississippi State
(by Jesse Crittenden) OKLAHOMA CITY — Kasidi Pickering opened the game with a leadoff double, an encouraging sign for an OU offense that has struggled in recent weeks. Then Ella Parker built on that momentum. With two base runners on, Parker sent a leadoff double to the left-field wall to give the Sooners a 2-0 in the bottom of the first...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma Adjusts Mississippi State Series Again
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, additional schedule changes have been announced for the Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State series. The two teams will now play a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Game three of the series and two of the doubleheader...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: No. 4/2 Sooners Host No. 15/16 Mississippi State
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 4/2 Oklahoma Softball (35-6, 10-5 SEC) is set to begin a six-game home stand starting with a series against No. 15/16 Mississippi State (33-11, 9-6 SEC) Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20. Game 1 | Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m. (at Devon Park) Game 2 | Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. (Love's Field)...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Oklahoma Adjusts Start Time For Mississippi State Contest at Devon Park
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Due to expected inclement weather, Friday's softball game between No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 15 Mississippi State at Devon Park in Oklahoma City has been moved up to a 4 p.m. CT start time. Ticket Information: All original tickets purchased for this game will still be valid for entry at the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners looking for 'bow up mentality' after series loss at 'Bama
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Patty Gasso had a message for her team before Wednesday's practice. It centered around belief and confidence. Why? Because that may have been the biggest issue for the Sooners' last weekend. A lot of things went wrong for Oklahoma, as the Sooners dropped two of three games at Alabama while...read more from the OUInsider
Softball: Sooners drop series at Alabama as offense struggles
(by Jesse Crittenden) With the offense struggling Monday night, the Sooners continued to lean on Sam Landry in the circle. Eventually, it caught up with them. With the game tied at 1-1 heading into the bottom of the eighth, Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff delivered a first-pitch home run to left field and walked it off for the Crimson Tide...read more from the OUInsider
No. 2/2 Softball Drops 6-1 Decision at No. 22/23 Alabama
(by OU Athletics Communications) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 22/23 Alabama (29-16, 6-8 SEC) scored first and stayed ahead as No. 2/2 Oklahoma Softball (36-4, 10-4 SEC) dropped a 6-1 decision at Rhoads Stadium Sunday, April 13. Game three is set for Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. It will be broadcast on SEC Network, while a radio broadcast will...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Sooners routed by Alabama, setting up rubber game Monday
(by Jesse Crittenden) On Saturday, the Sooners scored five unanswered runs in the seventh inning to steal the series opener at Alabama. On Sunday, the Sooners simply didn't have it. It was all Alabama, from start to finish. The Sooners fell to the Crimson Tide, 6-0, setting up a rubber game on Monday. The Sooners narrowly avoided being shutout...read more from the OUInsider
How Ella Parker has battled through injury to get back in her groove
(by James D. Jackson) OKLAHOMA CITY – When Ella Parker walked out to the batter's box at Devon Park on Wednesday, her shoes were much more of a focus. For much of the second half of the season, the sophomore has dealt with a nagging lower leg injury that's ultimately been slowing her down. Parker and the OU staff have been...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Bland's Pinch-Hit Homer Helps No. 2/2 Softball Past No. 22/23 Alabama, 5-1
(by OU Athletics Communications) Landry Spins Ninth Complete Game, Sooners Score Five Runs in the Seventh Inning. Game two is set for Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. It will be broadcasted on SEC Network and a radio broadcast will be provided The Franchise 2 (1560 AM and 103.3 FM). Live stats will be available on statbroadcast.com...read more from SoonerSports.com
Softball: Sooners steal series opener from Alabama behind late rally
(by Jesse Crittenden)) Oklahoma had one final chance Saturday against Alabama. The Sooners trailed the Crimson Tide 1-0 heading into the seventh inning, and they had three outs to either tie it or take the lead. Enter Maya Bland. Gabbie Garcia opened the frame with a leadoff bunt on a single to give the Sooners a baserunner. OU coach Patty Gasso...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma Riding Bedlam Momentum Into Alabama Battle
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma started its tough week with an outstanding showing against Oklahoma State. In front of a record crowd at Devon Park, the No. 2-ranked Sooners erased an early 3-0 deficit to run rule No. 17 Oklahoma State 11-3 in five innings — a result head coach Patty Gasso hopes will carry into this weekend’s tilt with...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
No. 2 Softball Set for Series at No. 22 Alabama
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 2/2 Oklahoma Softball (35-3, 9-3 SEC) begins the second half of its Southeastern Conference slate with a three-game series at No. 22/23 Alabama (28-15, 5-7 SEC) Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 14. DATES AND TIMES Game 1 | Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. - ESPN2...read more from SoonerSports.com
'Best I've ever seen her': How freshman Gabbie Garcia has grown into a dominant hitter
(by James D. Jackson) OKLAHOMA CITY – Gabbie Garcia sent the record-setting crowd into an exciting frenzy. The freshman had hit an RBI single that gave the Sooners the run-rule win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. Garcia's swing capped an 11-run unanswered barrage over the game's final three innings, bringing OU from a deficit to...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Social Media Reactions from Oklahoma Sooners 11-3 win over Oklahoma State
(by John Williams) The Oklahoma Sooners earned a statement win on Wednesday night, beating Oklahoma State 11-3 in run-rule fashion. Despite being held scoreless for the first couple of innings and trailing by three after Oklahoma State extended their lead to 3-0, the Sooners erupted for 11 unanswered runs over the final three innings of the...read more from Sooners Illustrated
(by Jesse Crittenden) OKLAHOMA CITY — Things simply looked dire for Oklahoma. The offense wasn't moving the needle through the first two innings after six of eight batters were tired. The Sooners struggled defensively, too, as two errors led directly to two runs for Oklahoma State. In the third inning, Rosie Davis sent a solo home run off of...read more from the OUInsider
Can OU softball hold onto top-eight spot for NCAA Tournament? Bedlam could play big role
(by Ryan Aber) With just more than a month remaining until Selection Sunday, there’s still plenty to prove for the second-ranked OU softball team. While the Sooners’ record is strong — 34-3 overall and 9-3 in SEC play — they still have quite a bit more work to do to clinch one of the top eight spots as Super Regional hosts. OU will play its...read more from The Oklahoman
No. 2 Softball Prepares for No. 18 Oklahoma State in Oklahoma City
(by OU Athletics Communications) Game Will Be Broadcast on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. from Devon Park NORMAN — No. 2 Oklahoma Softball (34-3) plays its final midweek game of the regular season against No. 18 Oklahoma State (23-11) at Devon Park in Oklahoma City Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. It's the 179th all-time meeting between the...read more from SoonerSports.com
