Riley Zache, Ailana Agbayani among OU stars for softball Battle Series
(by Bob Przybylo) The first OU Battle Series is in the books for OU softball. A lot to like, a lot to work on, good night of work for head coach Patty Gasso and company Friday at Love’s Field. OU returns for fall ball next week, heading to East Texas A&M on Tuesday. After that? Every other fall ball event will be at Love’s Field and at 6:30 p.m...read more from the SoonerScoop
OU softball is back, time for the Battle Series
(by Bob Przybylo) OK, OU softball isn’t back, like actually back, as in the regular season. But as the focus is on football in October and basketball getting rolling, softball joins in on the fun, too. It is time for fall ball in Norman. And this year feels like a fantastic mix of newcomers, freshmen to go with a returning nucleus that had OU on the...read more from the SoonerScoop
Three former Oklahoma softball national champs will begin 2026 in the Land Down Under
(by Jordan Prewitt) USA Softball Women’s National Team announced on Thursday the roster for the USA Down Under: International Softball Series scheduled for Dec. 31, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2026. Three former Oklahoma Sooners -- Tiare Jennings, Alyssa Brito and Kelly Maxwell were among the 16 players who will represent the United States for...read more from Stormin' in Norman
Why Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso is 'Enjoying' Her Team's 2026 Preparations
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Things will look different for Patty Gasso this fall. Last year, she was assembling a virtually new team after graduating out a host of Oklahoma legends. As the Sooners prepare for the 2026 season, Gasso has plenty of experienced pieces to lean on. “Last year was just quite different. It was fun, though, because...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Patty Gasso on Oklahoma's New-Look Pitching Staff: 'We're Going to be Really Good'
(by Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — Patty Gasso is excited about her 2026 pitching staff. Sam Landry and Isabella Smith graduated following the 2025 campaign, but the Sooners reloaded around an already solid core of pitchers. Kierston Deal and Audrey Lowry return, and Sophia Bordi, who was rated the top pitcher in her class, is expected to...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Sooners add two top-100 recruits to 2027 class
(by Jesse Crittenden) OU softball fans were treated to two “Go Boomer” tweets from head coach Patty Gasso on Tuesday. The first one concerned Finlee Williams, who announced her commitment on social media Tuesday morning. Williams, an outfielder, is ranked the No. 3 overall player in the class, per Softball America...read more from the OUInsider
Go Boomer: OU softball adds No. 3-ranked overall recruit, Finlee Williams
(by Bob Przybylo) It was a late night ‘Go Boomer’ from OU softball coach Patty Gasso on Monday. But it didn’t take long for the answer Tuesday. Outfielder Finlee Williams, from Melissa, Texas, announced her commitment to the Sooners via her Instagram page. Williams is ranked No. 3 overall by Softball America for the 2027 class. She becomes...read more from the SoonerScoop
Takeaways from 2025 Oklahoma softball's fall ball roster
(by James D. Jackson) Oklahoma's fall ball battle series is just one week away, and the Sooners released their roster for the squad. The roster reveal gave a few updates on who's available, what jersey numbers the newcomers are wearing, and what position key players are playing for Oklahoma. Here are a few takeaways from the updated...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU softball: Sooners add second commit to 2027 class
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso added another commitment to the 2027 class on Thursday. The Sooners received a commitment from infielder Riley Hilliard, who announced it on social media. Hilliard is the second-ranked catcher in the 2027 class and the No. 11 overall player, per Rivals. “God has given me this...read more from the OUInsider
OU softball: Sooners land No. 1 catcher in 2027 class
(by Jesse Crittenden) The first “Go Boomer” tweet in months from OU softball coach Patty Gasso came on Wednesday morning, and it was a big one. The Sooners landed a commitment from Goose Hutchens, she announced on social media. Hutchens is the No. 1 catcher in the 2027 class and the No. 2 player overall, per Rivals....read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma Announces 2026 SEC Schedule
(by Carson Field) NORMAN — OU and Texas will meet in Austin for the first time as SEC opponents in 2026. The Longhorns will host the Sooners from April 10-12 to kick off the second half of conference play. Oklahoma’s four-year national championship streak came to an end in 2025, and the Longhorns were a big reason why...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Sooners announce fall schedule
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma softball has announced its schedule for the 2025 fall season. The schedule includes five Battle Series dates along with exhibitions against East Texas A&M and Oklahoma Christian. The Sooners kickoff their fall slate with a Battle Series game on Oct. 3. All five of the Battle Series dates will be...read more from the OUInsider
Sam Landry headlines list of best-selling jerseys in professional softball
(by Eric W. Bolin) Former Oklahoma softball pitcher Sam Landry went from playing as one of the most popular figures in collegiate softball to one of the most popular figures in professional softball in the matter of about three months. Landry, who pitches now for the Volts in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, finished her first pro season...read more from the Sooners Wire
Patty Gasso, Tiare Jennings lead USA softball to Gold medal in World Games
(by James D. Jackson) It's Gold for Patty Gasso in her first international event as the head coach of Team USA. The U.S. women's national softball team secured its fourth straight World Games gold medal in Chengdu, China. The team was coached by Gasso and led by former Sooners Tiare Jennings and Jayda Coleman, who were both named...read more from Sooners Illustrated
OU Softball: Sooners add ridiculous transfer class to already elite 2025 recruiting haul
(by Chip Rouse) Before last season, no NCAA Division-I school not named Oklahoma had won a national championship in college softball since 2020, and Patty Gasso's Sooners came pretty close this past spring to making it a five-peat. The 2024 season was an off year for Oklahoma softball, but the Sooners still won 52 of 61 games and...read more from Stormin' in Norman
OU Softball: How Will Patty Gasso Manage Oklahoma's Large Pitching Staff in 2026?
(by Ryan Chapman) Patty Gasso made a late transfer portal addition on Tuesday night. Former Ole Miss right-hander Miali Guachino announced her commitment to OU after a successful freshman campaign for the Rebels. And while a young arm with SEC experience is always a welcome addition, Gasso and her pitching guru, Jennifer Rocha...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: OU adds former Ole Miss pitcher Miali Guachino
(by Jesse Crittenden) It turns out that Oklahoma wasn’t quite done making moves in the transfer portal, as OU fans were treated to another “Go Boomer” tweet from Patty Gasso. The Sooners received a commitment from former Ole Miss pitcher Miali Guachino on Tuesday. Guachino, who just wrapped up her true freshman season, has three...read more from the OUInsider
Jayda Coleman Soaking Up 'Craziest Experience' With Team USA Ahead of 2025 World Games
(by Ryan Chapman) OKLAHOMA CITY — Jayda Coleman didn’t waste any team creating more memorable moments at Devon Park. In Friday’s USA Softball Showcase, the former Oklahoma outfielder hammered a two-run bomb in the first contest between Team USA and the USA All-Stars. She followed up that showing with another RBI in the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Why the 2025 World Games Will be Crucial 'Learning Experience' for Patty Gasso, Team USA
(by Ryan Chapman) OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite winning eight titles at Oklahoma and building a dynast in Norman, there’s still plenty legendary coach Patty Gasso wants to learn. She was able to kickstart that process over the last week after hosting a four day camp with Team USA, culminating in Friday’s USA Softball Showcase at Devon Park...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Team USA Notebook: Offense Ruled the Day in Patty Gasso's First Team USA Showcase
(by Ryan Chapman) OKLAHOMA CITY — Friday was a crucial step in Patty Gasso’s early days as Team USA coach. USA Softball staged a showcase at Devon Park pitting Team USA, primarily made of the 18 athletes selected to represent the Red, White and Blue at the 2025 World Games, and the USA All-Stars, which featured a number of...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
