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As Oklahoma and Texas prepare to face off in the Women's College World Series final, coaches Patty Gasso and Mike White emphasize the mental game. Gasso keeps her team focused despite their lead, while White motivates his team to bounce back from their loss. The outcome hinges on their ability to manage their teams' mindsets.
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.
The top-ranked OU softball team suffered their first series loss since 2011 and first to Texas since 2009, as the Longhorns won 2-1, snapping the Sooners' 40-game Big 12 win streak. Freshman Ella Parker's home run gave OU an early lead, but Texas' Katie Stewart's two-run homer in the fourth secured the win. The game took place at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, and was broadcast on Longhorn Network.
OU softball extends their NCAA-record winning streak to 65 with a 7-0 shutout victory over San Diego State at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Pitcher Kierston Deal threw a complete game, allowing only three hits and no walks, while Tiare Jennings contributed with a two-run home run and four RBIs. The Sooners are now 12-0 for the season and will wrap up the tournament with a doubleheader on Sunday before heading home.
Top-ranked OU softball team defeated No. 25 Mississippi State 9-3 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, extending their winning streak to 63 games. Tiare Jennings climbed to second in program history in RBIs, driving in two runs to surpass Lauren Chamberlain. The Sooners' offense came alive with a season-high 12 hits, overcoming an early deficit. Pitcher Nicole May gave up her first earned runs of the season, but the team rallied behind a strong offensive performance.
The University of Oklahoma's softball team has announced the addition of eight signees to their 2024 recruiting class. The signees come from different states and time zones, and they bring with them numerous accolades and championships. Head coach Patty Gasso is excited about the leadership, athleticism, and potential that these players bring to the team. They are expected to compete for starting spots in the upcoming season.
The University of Oklahoma softball team has announced its eight-game fall schedule, featuring two competitions against outside opponents and the continuation of the Oklahoma Battle Series. The series will include six intrasquad scrimmages with a cumulative points system to determine MVPs. All games will be played at Marita Hynes Field in Norman and will be open to the public. The Sooners, who are the reigning three-time national champions, will also hold a food drive during each game to support the OU Food Pantry.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith acknowledged the Oklahoma Sooners softball team's greatness on his show "First Take," calling for an investigation into the program's success. The Sooners have won three consecutive national championships and scored 500 runs for three straight seasons, becoming the first program to reach the 500-run mark in three consecutive years. Their level of domination rivals that of legendary teams like the UCLA Bruins and Boston Celtics. While some may dislike their dominance, their success has led to tremendous growth of the sport and increased exposure for women's athletics.
Patty Gasso led the Oklahoma Sooners to their third consecutive national championship in Division I softball, extending their win streak to 53 games. Despite the historic achievement, Gasso spoke of the overwhelming pressure and expectations that come with being a dominant program. She credited her players for their commitment and trust, and expressed her love for competing and pushing them to be their best. Gasso's success has made her a legend in the sport, but she remains focused on the next season and the challenge of maintaining Oklahoma's standard of excellence.
Oklahoma softball won their third consecutive NCAA championship by sweeping Florida State in the Women's College World Series. The Sooners extended their NCAA-record winning streak to 53 games and joined UCLA as the only teams to win three straight Division I softball championships. Oklahoma's 61-1 record this season cements coach Patty Gasso as one of the greatest coaches in softball history. The Sooners will likely enter the 2024 season as favorites for a fourth consecutive title, which would be unprecedented in the sport since the NCAA began administering women's championships in 1982.
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, seeking a third consecutive national championship and sixth title in 10 years, won the opening game of the best-of-three Women's College World Series championship set against Florida State 5-0, after a "little conversation" with coach Patty Gasso. The Sooners, who have a 52-game winning streak, play an elimination game Thursday night.
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated Florida State 5-0 in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series finals, with pitcher Jordy Bahl leading the way both on the mound and at the plate. Bahl, who has started in three of the Sooners' four games in the event and picked up the win in each, hit a crucial RBI double in the fifth inning and threw a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out 10. The Sooners can claim their seventh national title with a win in Game 2.
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated Florida State 5-0 in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series finals, with pitcher Jordy Bahl leading the way both on the mound and on the bases. Bahl threw a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out 10, while also scoring a run and stealing a base. The win puts the Sooners within one victory of their third consecutive national title.
The Oklahoma Sooners softball team has broken the all-time win streak record set by the Arizona Wildcats in 1996-97, amassing 48 consecutive wins. Former Arizona players draw parallels between Sooners coach Patty Gasso and Wildcats coach Mike Candrea, both of whom have similar approaches and track records of success. Gasso has built a culture of trust and belief in her players, focusing on game-by-game preparation rather than records. The Sooners have been battle-tested at points during their streak, but their mindset of "we can do it all if we put our minds to it" has propelled them to a third consecutive Women's College World Series appearance.