OU Softball: OU's offense struggles in Game 3 as Tennessee clinches series
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Both Oklahoma and Tennessee knew the drill coming into Sunday's rubber game. With the series on the line, it would be an old-fashioned pitching duel between Sam Landry and Karlyn Pickens. For a brief moment, it looked like the Landry and the Sooners would emerge victorious. After the Sooners...read more from the OUInsider
OU softball answers Patty Gasso's call vs Tennessee, show 'they're continuing to learn'
(by Joe Mussatto) NORMAN — Patty Gasso couldn’t wait to see how her OU softball team responded after a series-opening loss to Tennessee. She even said Friday night that she was “anxious” heading into the Saturday matinee. Not often had her new-look squad been backed into a corner. The Sooners punched back just as Gasso had hoped...read more from The Oklahoman
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — Kierston Deal scattered four hits and fanned five in a complete game, while Cydney Sanders launched the game-winning three-run home run as No. 2 Oklahoma Softball (31-2, 9-2 SEC) topped No. 10 Tennessee (28-7, 4-4 SEC), 4-1, Saturday, March 29. Deal went all seven frames for the first time...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Deal, Sanders lead Sooners to bounce back win over Vols in Game 2
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — After Friday's loss to Tennessee, Patty Gasso made it clear that the Sooners couldn't keep relying on Sam Landry to bail them out. Somebody else had to step up. On Saturday, Kierston Deal answered the call. Deal was outstanding in the circle. She kept the Vols offense completely out of rhythm, giving up just four...read more from the OUInsider
No. 2 Softball Clipped in Extra Innings Against No. 10 Tennessee
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 2 Oklahoma (30-2, 8-2 SEC) rallied from down to 2-0 to even it up and nearly win in walk-off fashion, but No. 10 Tennessee (28-6, 4-3 SEC) pushed across three runs in the eighth as the Sooners dropped the series opener against the Lady Vols, 5-2, Friday, March 28. Abigale Dayton hit her first...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Oklahoma Stunned by Former Sooner Sophia Nugent, Tennessee Takes Series Opener
(buy Ryan Chapman) NORMAN — A blast from Oklahoma’s past haunted the Sooners on Friday night. Sophia Nugent, who played two seasons in Norman, clutched up for Tennessee in the eighth inning. She launched a two-run bomb to put the Volunteers in front, and a wild pitch by OU’s Sam Landry gave Tennessee another insurance...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI
OU softball braces for Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens, owner of fastest pitch in NCAA history
(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — OU softball has a unique challenge this weekend when the second-ranked Sooners take on No. 11 Tennessee in a three-game series at Love’s Field. The Volunteers have one of the most dominant pitchers in the sport, reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens. In Monday’s Tennessee win over Arkansas, Pickens...read more from The Oklahoman
No. 2 Softball Concludes March With Home Series Against No. 10 Tennessee
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 2/2 Oklahoma Softball (30-1, 8-1 SEC) closes out the month of March by hosting No. 10/9 Tennessee (27-6, 3-3 SEC) Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30. The series is the second top-10 series the Sooners have hosted this season after opening Southeastern Conference play against...read more from SoonerSports.com
OU Softball: Things to watch against Tennessee
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Oklahoma has certainly faced some adversity over the last few days. The Sooners suffered their first loss of the season last weekend against Missouri and really battled with the Tigers in Game 3 before pulling away late. On Wednesday, the Sooners beat Wichita State but surrendered 16 runs, the most...read more from the OUInsider
Softball: Sooners outlast Wichita State, 19-16, in surprising shootout
(by Jesse Crittenden) There certainly wasn't a moment to breathe for the Sooners in Wichita State. The offense, as expected, had no issues with a Shockers defense that ranks 160th in ERA (4.31). However, the Sooners pitching staff just never contained the Wichita State offense. The result? One of the craziest shootouts in recent program...read more from the OUInsider
Softball notepad: Sooners using Missouri loss as learning experience
(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — With a team featuring so many newcomers and young players, every weekend is a learning experience for this Oklahoma softball team. Last weekend at Missouri brought a first-time experience for this group — losing. The Sooners (29-1, 8-1 SEC) came away with the series victory at the Tigers but...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Sooners Go to Wichita State Wednesday Evening
(by OU Athletics Communications) No. 2 Softball Takes on Shockers for the Second Time This Season NORMAN — No. 2 Oklahoma Softball (29-1) plays its penultimate midweek road game when the Sooners go to Wichita State (16-15) Wednesday, March 26. The Sooners and Shockers previously met at Love's Field in February, with...read more from SoonerSports.com
Bounced back: OU softball big swings lead to Missouri series win
(by James D. Jackson) Top-ranked Oklahoma bounced back to take down Missouri 5-1 and win the SEC series on Sunday afternoon. Landry threw all seven innings for the Sooners and struck out nine of the 26 batters she faced while only giving up four hits. Her job became much easier as the Sooners found their offense in Game 3...read more from Sooners Illustrated
No. 1 Softball Drops Saturday Tilt at Missouri
(by OU Athletics Communications) COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nelly McEnroe-Marinas homered for the fourth time in six games and the Sooners got four solid innings from Kierston Deal out of the bullpen, but No. 1 Oklahoma Softball (28-1, 7-1 SEC) dropped its first decision of the season, 3-1, at Missouri (18-14, 1-4 SEC) Saturday, March 22...read more from SoonerSports.com
Softball: Sooners suffer first loss of the season at Missouri
(by Jesse Crittenden) Trailing Missouri 3-0 heading into the seventh inning, Oklahoma desperately needed a spark. The Sooners had been disjointed offensively the entire game, but they've proven all season they could quickly flip the switch. Nelly McEnroe-Marinas appeared to give the Sooners life. The redshirt freshman blasted a leadoff solo...read more from the OUInsider
OU Softball: Homers, Landry Lift No. 1 Softball to 8-0 Win at Missouri
(by OU Athletics Communications) COLUMBIA, Mo. — Three different Sooners homered and Sam Landry only allowed a hit in five shutout innings as No. 1 Oklahoma Softball (28-0, 7-0 SEC) defeated Missouri (17-14, 0-4 SEC), 8-0, in five innings Friday, March 21. All eight of OU's runs came on the long ball as Gabbie Garcia and Ella Parker hit...read more from SoonerSports.com
Softball: Sooners run rule Missouri behind explosive fifth inning
(by Jesse Crittenden) Oklahoma hadn't logged a hit in over three innings when Nelly McEnroe-Marinas stepped to the plate. McEnroe-Marinas, who hit a single in the first inning to extend her hitting streak to 10 games, had Abigale Dayton on base. McEnroe-Marinas blasted a two-run bomb to left field, extending the Sooners' lead to 5-0...read more from the OUInsider
OU Baseball: No. 10 Oklahoma hosts Mississippi State for Sooners' first SEC home series
(by Chip Rouse) Oklahoma welcomes Mississippi State to Norman this weekend for the inaugural SEC home series at L. Dale Mitchell Park. The Sooners (18-2, 2-1) sit at No. 10 this week in the D1 Baseball Rankings, No. 8 by Baseball America and No. 9 according to the USA Today Coaches Poll. The NCAA RPI has OU sixth nationally...read more from Stormin' in Norman
No. 1 Softball Slated for Weekend Series at Missouri
(by OU Athletics Communications) NORMAN — No. 1 Oklahoma Softball (27-0, 6-0 SEC) returns to the road for another Southeastern Conference series at Missouri (17-13, 0-3 SEC) Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23. All three games will be streamed on SEC Network+ and a radio broadcast will be available on the Franchise 2...read more from SoonerSports.com
Softball: Things to watch at Missouri
(by Jesse Crittenden) The Sooners emerged from their first two conference weekends with a perfect 27-0 record in tact. There were certainly battles across the weekend, as they faced deficits at some point in four of the six games. But the Sooners remain perfect despite some scars, outscoring Arkansas and South Carolina by a...read more from the OUInsider
