"Oklahoma Faces WCWS Semifinals After Weather Delays and Lineup Decisions"
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.