(Softball) Fresh Faces: Oklahoma's 'Family-Oriented' Atmosphere Led P Isabella Smith to Norman
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Last January, Isabella Smith had no idea what the year would bring. She was helping guide Campbell into a new league — a transition that proved to be no issue for the right-handed pitcher. Smith traded her 2023 Big South Pitcher of the Year crown for 2024 CAA Pitcher of the Year honors. She started 30...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: Why Tia Milloy Was 'Ready' to Hit the Ground Running at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Tia Milloy expects excellence and nothing less. The Oklahoma freshman holds herself and those around her to a high standard, which is undoubtedly a result of growing up in her family, Her mother, Claudine, was an All-American track and field star at Washington. Her father, Lawyer, enjoyed a...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(Softball) Fresh Faces: Audrey Lowry Will Bring a Familiar 'Quiet' and 'Crafty' Approach to the Circle for Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Audrey Lowry, Oklahoma’s unassuming freshman pitcher, drew quite the comparison from head coach Patty Gasso this past fall. “You go out, you might look at her and go, 'Oh, what a cute little pitcher.' And she's used to that,” Gasso said of the Pittsboro, IN, product. “She's very quiet, she's kind of shy, but...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: How Gabbie Garcia's 'Natural' Abilities Led Her to Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Growing up, Gabbie Garcia knew she always wanted to play softball. Her mom, Kara Brun-Garcia, starred at Arizona State and is a member of the Arizona Softball Foundation Hall of Fame. She also knew exactly how much work it would be for her daughter to play at the level she dreamed of reaching...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(Softball) Fresh Faces: Why C Riley Zache's Unique Path to Oklahoma was a 'Blessing'
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Riley Zache’s journey to Norman looked a little bit different than most of her fellow Class of 2024 signees. The talented catcher and infielder from Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, IN, first appeared destined to go elsewhere in the SEC. Zache initially committed to Missouri before the doors opened for...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Fresh Faces: How Corri Hicks is Embracing an 'Amazing' Oklahoma Experience Ahead in 2025
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma catcher Corri Hicks had to battle some adversity this fall ahead of her first season with the Sooners. The freshman catcher missed some time with an injury, but was able to close the fall by getting back on the field and competing alongside her teammates. After Oklahoma lost legendary...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Oklahoma Trio Lands on D1Softball's Preseason All-American Teams
(by Ryan Chapman) The preseason honors continue to roll in for Oklahoma’s Ella Parker, Kasidi Pickering and Abigale Dayton. Both Parker and Pickering earned recognition from D1Softball as Preseason First Team All-Americans. The sophomore duo played a key role in the Sooners’ fourth-straight national title last year, and are primed to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(Softball) Fresh Faces: Sydney Barker is Ready to Put Her 'Style' on Full Display at Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Patty Gasso’s California pipeline is alive and well. In her current freshman class, she signed a pair of Californians in catcher Corri Hicks and middle infielder Sydney Barker. And while Hicks missed a portion of the fall slate, the talent that attracted Gasso to Barker was on full display. The right-handed product...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Softball: Sooners land at No. 3 in preseason rankings
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma's spot in the preseason rankings is solidified heading into the 2025 season. The Sooners landed at No. 3 in the preseason rankings for both D1 Softball and ESPN/USA Softball, which were both released on Tuesday. Patty Gasso's squad also came in at No. 3 in the Softball America preseason rankings...read more from the OUInsider
(Softball) Fresh Faces: Chaney Helton Making the Most of 'Special' Opportunity to Play for Oklahoma
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Oklahoma’s outfield got a jolt of energy in Chaney Helton. The Coweta, OK, product is another of Patty Gasso’s freshmen who are living out a lifelong dream to play for the Sooners, something that was evident every time Helton stepped onto the field this fall. “It’s been really special for my family as well,”...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
(Softball) Fresh Faces: Oklahoma's Kadey Lee McKay is Making Dreams Come True by Representing the Sooner State
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Plenty of youth softball players across the Sooner State grow up dreaming of playing at Oklahoma. In under a month, Kadey Lee McKay will turn those dreams into reality. The Caddo, OK, product is one of Patty Gasso’s nine talented freshmen who will take the field for the Sooners this fall, something that’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Oklahoma Debuts in Top 5 of Softball America's Preseason Poll
(by Ryan Chapman) The four-time defending national champions will have to step over some competition to capture another crown this summer. Oklahoma landed a No. 3 in Softball America’s preseason Top 25, trailing top-ranked Florida and No. 2 Texas. The Sooners dispatched of both the Gators and the Longhorns in last year’s...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU softball signee Sophia Bordi reclassifies to join Sooners for 2025 season
(by Colton Sulley) NORMAN — Sophia Bordi, the No. 5 high school softball pitcher in the class of 2025 per Softball America, is headed to Oklahoma a year early. The Merchantville, New Jersey, native has reclassified and joined the Sooners for this upcoming season. Bordi committed to OU in 2023. "Sophia brings a lot to the table,” OU softball...read more from The Oklahoman
OU Softball: Three Sooners Named Preseason All-Americans by Softball America
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma, who will have to replace a lot of production after capturing its fourth-straight Women’s College World Series crown in June, had three pieces named to Softball America’s Preseason All-American teams. Ella Parker and Kasidi Pickering, who are two key returners, both earned First Team honors from Softball America... read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Oklahoma Announces 2025 Softball Schedule
(by John E. Hoover, Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma’s softball schedule is set for the 2025 season. Patty Gasso’s four-time defending national champions will embark on their first season in the SEC, providing Sooners fans with a nice home schedule at Love’s Field. The season will open on Feb. 6 on the West Coast as the Sooners take on CSUN and...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Freshman pitcher Audrey Lowry draws comparison to former OU standout
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Audrey Lowry is very unassuming when she's in the circle. The true freshman doesn't draw much attention to herself. She's only been on campus a few months, but that quiet personality has drawn comparisons to a former OU pitching standout — Kelly Maxwell. The resemblance is clear as day for OU coach Patty Gasso...read more from the OUInsider
OU softball transfers ready to keep it going
(by Bob Przybylo) Everybody knows the OU softball team in 2025 is going to look a lot different. The group that carried the Sooners to being four-time defending national champions are, for the most part, gone. But head coach Patty Gasso just keeps it rolling. A fresh batch, including some dynamite freshmen and elite transfers, and here we are again...read more from the SoonerScoop
OU softball: It's a new era for the Sooners
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — There's one thing for sure about the Oklahoma softball team. Things will be a lot different next spring. Without the familiar faces of the departing senior class, it's the dawn of a new era for the Sooners. The Sooners have just eight players returning from last season, and between the new freshman class and...read more from the OUInsider
OU softball not slowing down, No. 1-ranked 2025 class in the books
(by Bob Przybylo) OU softball is just going to keep on rolling. You say goodbye to a loaded and championship senior class, now say hello to the No 1-ranked recruiting cycle. A group of six comprise what head coach Patty Gasso is bringing to OU and hoping to bring more championships for the 2026 season and beyond. “Our staff is very pleased to sign...read more from the SoonerScoop
OU softball newcomers making their mark for 2025
(by Bob Przybylo) Just because the seniors leave doesn’t mean the expectations change for OU softball. That sense of urgency is something head coach Patty Gasso is trying to instill with her team, made up of 13 newcomers for 2025. It’s a process, one that Gasso wishes she could accelerate just a bit faster. Local media was able to speak...read more from the SoonerScoop
