Three-time defending champ Oklahoma opens Women’s College World Series with 9-1 win over Duke
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Three-time defending champ Oklahoma opens Women’s College World Series with 9-1 win over Duke

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is off and running in its quest for an unprecedented fourth straight national championship. Kinzie Hansen homered and knocked in three runs, and the Sooners defeated Duke 9-1 in six innings on Thursday in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams. They’ve always been on the cusp.” Kierston Deal threw 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to get the win for Oklahoma. Duke led Thursday’s game 1-0 when Hansen’s two-run blast in the third put the Sooners ahead. “What she’s been doing — she loves these big moments,” Gasso said.

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Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Patty Gasso’s Oklahoma Sooners have done it again. Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep of the Women’s College World Series championship. The Sooners won their eighth title overall, all under coach Gasso, …

Oklahoma defeats Texas for a record fourth consecutive NCAA softball title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma defeats Texas for a record fourth consecutive NCAA softball title

LA Times  

Oklahoma’s Kasidi Pickering celebrates after hitting a home run during the second inning of the Sooners’ title-clinching win over Texas in Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series final on Thursday. Oklahoma slugged its way to a record fourth straight NCAA softball title, getting a go-ahead, bases-clearing double from Cydney Sanders and beating Texas 8-4 on Thursday night for …

Erickson’s 4 RBIs help Florida top Alabama and advance to the Women’s CWS semifinals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Erickson’s 4 RBIs help Florida top Alabama and advance to the Women’s CWS semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jocelyn Erickson came up big and earned a shot at her former team. 14 Alabama 6-4 on Sunday night to advance to the Women’s College World Series semifinals and eliminate the Crimson Tide. “It’s going to be definitely a competitive semifinals, so we’re getting after it.” Erickson broke a tie with Megan Bush for the school’s single-season …

UCLA’s season ends in Women’s College World Series loss to Stanford
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA’s season ends in Women’s College World Series loss to Stanford

LA Times  

UCLA’s Taylor Stephens walks off the field as Stanford celebrates after the Bruins’ 3-1 loss in the Women’s College World Series elimination game at Devon Park on Sunday. After a season defined by miraculous wins, the Bruins came up one rally short, losing 3-1 in a Women’s College World Series elimination game to No. Although UCLA scored only one run …

Maxwell strikes out 11 in 2-hitter, Oklahoma beats UCLA 1-0 to reach Women’s CWS semifinals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Maxwell strikes out 11 in 2-hitter, Oklahoma beats UCLA 1-0 to reach Women’s CWS semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kelly Maxwell delivered the breakout pitching performance Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso had been waiting for. Maxwell threw a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts as the three-time defending national champion Sooners beat UCLA 1-0 on Saturday to reach the Women’s College World Series semifinals. “There was no way we would be pulling her after the job she was doing.” …

Beaver’s perfect relief leads Alabama past Duke in Women’s College World Series elimination game
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Beaver’s perfect relief leads Alabama past Duke in Women’s College World Series elimination game

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kayla Beaver’s dreams came true on Friday night. 10 Duke 2-1 in an elimination game at the Women’s College World Series. Coach Marissa Young became the first Black head coach to lead a team to the World Series, according to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Duke. “I’m sure it won’t hit us until we get back …

UCLA can’t capitalize on chances, falling to rival Oklahoma in Women’s College World Series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA can’t capitalize on chances, falling to rival Oklahoma in Women’s College World Series

LA Times  

UCLA pitcher Kaitlyn Terry delivers during a 1-0 loss to Oklahoma in the Women’s College World Series on Saturday. 2 Oklahoma in the Women’s College World Series on Saturday at Devon Park as the three-time defending champion Sooners advanced to the national semifinals with a solo home run from shortstop Tiare Jennings and 11 strikeouts from pitcher Kelly Maxwell. Oklahoma …

Kistler’s solo homer, Rothrock’s 2-hitter lead Florida past Oklahoma State in World Series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kistler’s solo homer, Rothrock’s 2-hitter lead Florida past Oklahoma State in World Series

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Katie Kistler hit a solo homer for the game’s only run and Keagan Rothrock threw a two-hitter as No. 5 Oklahoma State 1-0 on Thursday night in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams. Oklahoma State’s Lexi Kilfoyl, a first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American and a top-three finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of …

Woolery’s 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women’s College World Series opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Woolery’s 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women’s College World Series opener

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jordan Woolery’s moment was so big that she could barely recall it. 14 Alabama on Thursday in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams. “I don’t really remember, honestly.” Woolery’s blast against Alabama’s Kayla Beaver came with two outs and broke a 1-1 tie. “We’re going to look forward to tomorrow,” Alabama coach Patrick Murphy …

Jordan Woolery’s homer helps UCLA beat Alabama in Women’s College World Series opener
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan Woolery’s homer helps UCLA beat Alabama in Women’s College World Series opener

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jordan Woolery celebrates hitting a three-run home run in sixth inning of the Bruins’ 4-1 win over Alabama to open the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City on Thursday. The sophomore making her Women’s College World Series debut launched a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead UCLA to a 4-1 win over …

Oklahoma to chase record 4th straight national title at Women’s College World Series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma to chase record 4th straight national title at Women’s College World Series

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is chasing history again. The Sooners head into the Women’s College World Series with the opportunity to win an unprecedented fourth straight national title. “The past three years, it’s been a blessing,” Oklahoma catcher Kinzie Hansen said. ACHIEVING FIRSTS The NFCA and Duke Sports Information believe Duke coach Marissa Young is the first Black coach to …

Young pitchers star for UCLA softball’s Women’s College World Series run
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Young pitchers star for UCLA softball’s Women’s College World Series run

LA Times  

UCLA pitcher Kaitlyn Terry delivers during a Super Regional win over Georgia on Thursday. Terry has played a leading role in helping the Bruins return to the Women’s College World Series for the 32nd time in program history. UCLA’s young pitchers have answered every question while leading the sixth-seeded Bruins back to the Women’s College World Series after a one-year …

College baseball notebook: Sooners’ regular-season conference title is their first since 1995
7 months, 1 week ago

College baseball notebook: Sooners’ regular-season conference title is their first since 1995

Associated Press  

For a program with such a proud history, it seems almost unfathomable Oklahoma hadn’t won a regular-season conference championship in nearly 30 years. The Sooners checked that box over the weekend, sweeping Baylor for their first title since Larry Cochell’s 1995 squad won the second of two straight in the old Big Eight. The Sooners can win the title outright …

Oklahoma wins third straight WCWS title, extends record win streak to 53
1 year, 6 months ago

Oklahoma wins third straight WCWS title, extends record win streak to 53

LA Times  

Jordy Bahl threw three innings of perfect relief and Oklahoma won its third straight Women’s College World Series title and seventh overall, beating Florida State 3-1 on Thursday night for a two-game sweep. They led the nation in runs per game, earned run average and batting average — even after losing Division I career home run leader Jocelyn Alo from …

Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women’s College World Series final
1 year, 6 months ago

Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women’s College World Series final

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — It wasn’t pretty, but Oklahoma kept its historic win streak alive. 9 Stanford 4-2 on Monday for a shot at their third straight Women’s College World Series title. “We win a lot, and that’s fabulous,” Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso said. To get to the championship game means a lot.” Stanford reached the World Series for the third …

Oklahoma holds off Stanford in extras to reach WCWS final, will face Florida State
1 year, 6 months ago

Oklahoma holds off Stanford in extras to reach WCWS final, will face Florida State

New York Times  

The Oklahoma Sooners took down Stanford 4-2 in extra innings Monday afternoon to secure a spot in the 2023 Women’s College World Series final. — Auerbach About Stanford’s decision to intentionally walk Coleman Stanford isn’t second-guessing the decision to put Coleman on to pitch to Jennings in the top of the ninth. At some point the scales are going to …

Oklahoma ties Division I softball mark with 47th straight win, topping Clemson in super regionals
1 year, 6 months ago

Oklahoma ties Division I softball mark with 47th straight win, topping Clemson in super regionals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Haley Lee’s grand slam helped put Oklahoma in the history books. The Sooners matched the longest winning ever in Division I softball, claiming their 47th straight victory with a 9-2 win over Clemson on Friday in super regional play. PERFECT START Oklahoma State pitcher Kelly Maxwell was two outs from a perfect game in Game 2 of …

No. 1 Oklahoma defeats No. 16 Clemson, setting record 48-game win streak in WCWS super regional
1 year, 6 months ago

No. 1 Oklahoma defeats No. 16 Clemson, setting record 48-game win streak in WCWS super regional

New York Times  

1 Oklahoma defeated No. 16 Clemson 8-7 to win the super regional series and set a record 48-game win streak on Saturday in the Women’s College World Series. The Athletic’s instant analysis: How Oklahoma pulled off the thrilling win Trailing 7-4, the Sooners rallied in the top of the seventh to force extra innings. Kinzie Hansen hit a three-run, two-out …

UCLA’s season ends in Women’s College World Series semifinal loss to Oklahoma
2 years, 6 months ago

UCLA’s season ends in Women’s College World Series semifinal loss to Oklahoma

LA Times  

UCLA’s Holly Azevedo pitches against Oklahoma during the Bruins’ win over Oklahoma in the first game of the Women’s College World Series semifinals on Monday. 5 UCLA stunned the top-ranked Sooners in the first game of the Women’s College World Series semifinals Monday with a 7-3 win at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium, but Oklahoma snapped back into form …

2022 WCWS: Oklahoma records 40th run-rule win to eliminate UCLA, will face Texas in finals
2 years, 6 months ago

2022 WCWS: Oklahoma records 40th run-rule win to eliminate UCLA, will face Texas in finals

New York Times  

The Oklahoma Sooners punched their ticket to the 2022 Women's College World Series finals with a 15-0 run-rule victory over UCLA on Monday. It was Oklahoma's 40th run-rule win of the season, and it came immediately after the Sooners dropped their first game of the day, 7-3, to the Bruins. NCAA career home runs record holder Jocelyn Alo went 4-for-4 …

James Madison wins another shocker, tops Oklahoma St. 2-1
3 years, 6 months ago

James Madison wins another shocker, tops Oklahoma St. 2-1

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — James Madison has done it again. I’m just so happy to be here and bring that fight, heart, passion, grit, all that when we play next.” Oklahoma State will play Arizona or Florida State in an elimination game on Saturday night. “We just got to clear it,” Oklahoma State pitcher Kelly Maxwell said. Two batters later, Madison …

UCLA’s season and Rachel Garcia’s storied career end with WCWS loss to Oklahoma
3 years, 6 months ago

UCLA’s season and Rachel Garcia’s storied career end with WCWS loss to Oklahoma

LA Times  

Rachel Garcia delivers during UCLA’s 10-3 loss to Oklahoma in the Women’s College World Series on Saturday night. “Lisa, you were pretty good,” Inouye-Perez said, referring to a conversation she had with assistant coach Lisa Fernandez, “but Rachel has come up clutch offensively more than you ever did.” Oklahoma shortstop Grace Lyons celebrates the final out against UCLA in the …

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