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The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, led by ace pitcher Kelly Maxwell, defeated the Texas Longhorns 8-3 in the first game of the Women's College World Series finals. Maxwell's stellar performance, along with home runs from Tiare Jennings, Kinzie Hansen, and Kasidi Pickering, pushed the Sooners to the brink of their fourth consecutive WCWS title. The team remains focused, knowing there's still work to be done to secure the championship.
Jayda Coleman's walk-off home run in the eighth inning propelled Oklahoma to a 6-5 victory over Florida, advancing the Sooners to the Women's College World Series finals. Freshmen Ella Parker and Kasidi Pickering made significant contributions, while transfer Kelly Maxwell overcame a rough start to keep OU in the game. The Sooners will face Texas in the championship series.
The OU softball team, led by Coach Patty Gasso, faces Florida in a crucial Women's College World Series semifinal game after their first loss. The winner will advance to the championship series against Texas. Key moments include Kelly Maxwell's pitching struggles and Ella Parker's two-run homer for OU. The game is being broadcast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
OU softball coach Patty Gasso faced criticism for starting Nicole May instead of ace Kelly Maxwell in a 9-3 loss to Florida, a decision influenced by weather delays and strategic planning. Gasso defended her choice, emphasizing the need to trust her pitching staff, but acknowledged the potential backfire. Maxwell is expected to start in the crucial rematch, complicating the Sooners' pitching rotation for the championship series.
Oklahoma State softball pitcher Kelly Maxwell, a two-time All-American and first team All-Big 12 conference honoree, is expected to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Maxwell confirmed her intentions to transfer on Instagram, citing personal happiness as the reason for her decision. She has one remaining season of eligibility and leaves behind an impressive career with a 1.58 ERA and multiple accolades.