Patty Gasso wants to turn Oklahoma's football stadium into softball's biggest stage
(by Dekota Gregory) Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso wants to be at the top of everything in college softball, including attendance records. This season, the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowgirls drew a crowd of 9,259 to the only Bedlam game of the season at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, home of the Women's College World Series...read more from Stormin' in Norman
How OU is approaching the pitching staff ahead of pivotal Texas series
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — It's been the question all season for the Sooners. Who will emerge as the reliable No. 2 pitcher behind Sam Landry? With two series remaining in the regular season, including an incredibly pivotal one this weekend against Texas (41-6, 13-5 SEC), that question remains unanswered. The Sooners will continue to...read more w/video from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Breaking Down Oklahoma's Path to the SEC Regular Season Title
(by Ryan Chapman) Two weekends remain in the regular season, and there are six teams who still believe they can take home the SEC regular season crown. Texas A&M leads the pack, sitting at 13-4, but the road ahead is tough. The No. 1-ranked Aggies, who have played one less game than the teams trailing them due to the series finale...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Isabella Smith, Hannah Coor highlight OU's sweep vs. Mississippi State
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma simply needed to take care of business over the weekend. The Sooners can confidently say they did. Patty Gasso's squad came away with a sweep over Mississippi State. They shutout the Bulldogs 4-0 in Game 1 before rallying back from back-to-back 4-0 deficits in Games 2 and 3, improving to...read more w/video from the OUInsider
OU Softball: OU sweeps Mississippi State, rallies to win both games Sunday
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — The Sooners had already snagged the series win, but they were looking for the sweep in Game 3 on Sunday evening. Mississippi State was making that difficult. After both teams roared out of the gate offensively, the Sooners and the Bulldogs were locked at 5-5 heading into the fifth inning. Neither team...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Isabella Smith keeps OU softball afloat, Sooners get the victory
(by Bob Przybylo) OU softball has to find a way to win these types of games. And it did. It cannot be and will not be Sam Landry in the circle every single game. Head coach Patty Gasso turned to true freshman Audrey Lowry to start the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. But the freshman was rocked early, leading to the Sooners to turn to...read more from the SoonerScoop
Softball Announces Sunday Doubleheader
(by OU Athletics Communications) The two teams will now play a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Game three of the series and two of the doubleheader will begin 40 minutes after the conclusion of game one of the doubleheader. Both games are slated to be played at Love's Field. Game 2 | Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m. - Love's Field...read more from SoonerSports.com
WATCH: Oklahoma HC Patty Gasso, Outfielders Abigale Dayton and Hannah Coor's Mississippi State Postgame
(by Ryan Chapman) OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma got back in the win column with a 4-0 win over Mississippi State at Devon Park on Friday. Watch as Sooners' coach Patty Gasso and outfielders Abby Dayton and Hannah Coor spoke to the media following the win. OU got going early, scoring a pair of runs in both the first and second innings...watch video from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: Early start propels Sooners past Mississippi State
(by Jesse Crittenden) OKLAHOMA CITY — Kasidi Pickering opened the game with a leadoff double, an encouraging sign for an OU offense that has struggled in recent weeks. Then Ella Parker built on that momentum. With two base runners on, Parker sent a leadoff double to the left-field wall to give the Sooners a 2-0 in the bottom of the first...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma Adjusts Mississippi State Series Again
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, additional schedule changes have been announced for the Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State series. The two teams will now play a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Game three of the series and two of the doubleheader...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU Softball: No. 4/2 Sooners Host No. 15/16 Mississippi State
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 4/2 Oklahoma Softball (35-6, 10-5 SEC) is set to begin a six-game home stand starting with a series against No. 15/16 Mississippi State (33-11, 9-6 SEC) Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20. Game 1 | Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m. (at Devon Park) Game 2 | Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. (Love's Field)...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Oklahoma Adjusts Start Time For Mississippi State Contest at Devon Park
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Due to expected inclement weather, Friday's softball game between No. 4 Oklahoma and No. 15 Mississippi State at Devon Park in Oklahoma City has been moved up to a 4 p.m. CT start time. Ticket Information: All original tickets purchased for this game will still be valid for entry at the...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
Sooners looking for 'bow up mentality' after series loss at 'Bama
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Patty Gasso had a message for her team before Wednesday's practice. It centered around belief and confidence. Why? Because that may have been the biggest issue for the Sooners' last weekend. A lot of things went wrong for Oklahoma, as the Sooners dropped two of three games at Alabama while...read more from the OUInsider
Softball: Sooners drop series at Alabama as offense struggles
(by Jesse Crittenden) With the offense struggling Monday night, the Sooners continued to lean on Sam Landry in the circle. Eventually, it caught up with them. With the game tied at 1-1 heading into the bottom of the eighth, Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff delivered a first-pitch home run to left field and walked it off for the Crimson Tide...read more from the OUInsider
No. 2/2 Softball Drops 6-1 Decision at No. 22/23 Alabama
(by OU Athletics Communications) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 22/23 Alabama (29-16, 6-8 SEC) scored first and stayed ahead as No. 2/2 Oklahoma Softball (36-4, 10-4 SEC) dropped a 6-1 decision at Rhoads Stadium Sunday, April 13. Game three is set for Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. It will be broadcast on SEC Network, while a radio broadcast will...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Sooners routed by Alabama, setting up rubber game Monday
(by Jesse Crittenden) On Saturday, the Sooners scored five unanswered runs in the seventh inning to steal the series opener at Alabama. On Sunday, the Sooners simply didn't have it. It was all Alabama, from start to finish. The Sooners fell to the Crimson Tide, 6-0, setting up a rubber game on Monday. The Sooners narrowly avoided being shutout...read more from the OUInsider
How Ella Parker has battled through injury to get back in her groove
(by James D. Jackson) OKLAHOMA CITY – When Ella Parker walked out to the batter's box at Devon Park on Wednesday, her shoes were much more of a focus. For much of the second half of the season, the sophomore has dealt with a nagging lower leg injury that's ultimately been slowing her down. Parker and the OU staff have been...read more from Sooners Illustrated
Bland's Pinch-Hit Homer Helps No. 2/2 Softball Past No. 22/23 Alabama, 5-1
(by OU Athletics Communications) Landry Spins Ninth Complete Game, Sooners Score Five Runs in the Seventh Inning. Game two is set for Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. It will be broadcasted on SEC Network and a radio broadcast will be provided The Franchise 2 (1560 AM and 103.3 FM). Live stats will be available on statbroadcast.com...read more from SoonerSports.com
Softball: Sooners steal series opener from Alabama behind late rally
(by Jesse Crittenden)) Oklahoma had one final chance Saturday against Alabama. The Sooners trailed the Crimson Tide 1-0 heading into the seventh inning, and they had three outs to either tie it or take the lead. Enter Maya Bland. Gabbie Garcia opened the frame with a leadoff bunt on a single to give the Sooners a baserunner. OU coach Patty Gasso...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Oklahoma Riding Bedlam Momentum Into Alabama Battle
(by Ryan Chapman) Oklahoma started its tough week with an outstanding showing against Oklahoma State. In front of a record crowd at Devon Park, the No. 2-ranked Sooners erased an early 3-0 deficit to run rule No. 17 Oklahoma State 11-3 in five innings — a result head coach Patty Gasso hopes will carry into this weekend’s tilt with...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
