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Oklahoma 'Ready' to Get NCAA Tournament Underway Against Binghamton

The SEC Tournament is in the rearview. Oklahoma learned those lessons, and Patty Gasso’s Sooners are ready to get started on their final goal for the season: winning another National Championship. OU earned the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Oklahoma Unable to Complete Rally in Series-Opening Loss to Tennessee

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Sooners’ struggles on the hill have carried into their final regular-season series of 2026, and as a result, their comeback efforts fell short.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

4-star West Coast Defensive Back Collects Offer From Oklahoma

As a new SEC member, Oklahoma’s recruiting grounds have gravitated to the southeast, including states like Alabama, Florida and Georgia. But the Sooners haven’t ignored the opposite coast.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Oklahoma Freshman OL Deacon Schmitt’s ‘Position Flexibility’ Could Benefit Sooners

Deacon Schmitt’s versatility could allow him to see the field early into his career at Oklahoma. Schmitt, an offensive lineman from Windsor, CO, signed with the Sooners in December.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Kendall Wells Highlights Eight Oklahoma Players on All-Region Team

Thursday, the day before Oklahoma begins its postseason run, the Sooners had eight players named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region team.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Abby Dayton Excited for Last Postseason run With Oklahoma

Abby Dayton broke out in a broad smile and laughed. Earlier in Tuesday’s media interview session, Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso had been asked about her use of a microphone during Sooners’ practices.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Oklahoma Looking to Improve Seeding in Final Regular Season Series vs. Tennessee

After three dismal weekends in a row, the Sooners will look to build some momentum in their final regular-season series. Oklahoma (31-18 overall, 13-14 SEC) will battle Tennessee (35-18, 13-14) in a three-game series running from Thursday to Saturday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Oklahoma Gets in the Mix For 2028 WR From St. Louis

Ryan Richmond-McDavis hails from the border of SEC country, and now he has an offer from the Sooners. Richmond-McDavis, a Class of 2028 wide receiver from St.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Oklahoma’s 2024-2026 Schedule Run Rivals Any Stretch in Program History

Oklahoma's 2026 schedule is difficult — but so were the 2024 and 2025 slates. Joining the SEC will do that to you. Oklahoma’s identity has been built on winning big against elite competition, and inside the Barry Switzer Center, the mindset is simple: the opponent has to deal with Oklahoma, too.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Oklahoma Freshman Kendall Wells Named a Top 10 Finalist for Major Honor

Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells was named a top 10 finalist for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award on Wednesday. Teammates Kai Minor,

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Oklahoma Pitching Staff Hoping for Resurgence Entering Postseason

Patty Gasso’s message to her pitchers is simple. “Just get the out, however it looks,” the Oklahoma softball coach said Tuesday of her pitching staff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Ella Parker is Thriving in Oklahoma's Outfield

Ella Parker’s first season as Oklahoma’s everyday right fielder couldn’t have gone much better. The OU slugger just wanted a chance to help her team,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

Oklahoma is in a 'Good Space' Entering NCAA Tournament After Loss to Georgia

Oklahoma’s SEC Tournament didn’t go how anyone wanted. The Sooners jumped out to a quick lead against Georgia last Thursday before surrendering 10 unanswered runs, but OU coach Patty Gasso doesn’t think that outing will seep over into the NCAA Tournament. “I feel like we’re in a good space after Georgia,” Gasso said on Tuesday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

Oklahoma Offers No. 1 Running Back from 2028 Class, Several Other Prospects

The Sooners have lost two running back commitments over the last couple of months, and now they’re looking to make up for those losses. Kevin Hartsfield, the No.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Using Owen Heinecke's Return as Recruiting Selling Pitch

In college football, winning is everything — and sometimes it doesn’t happen on the field. Perhaps Oklahoma's biggest victory this offseason was getting Owen Heinecke back.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

'From Home Games to Home-Court Advantage:' Oklahoma Breaks Ground on New Arena District

Bennie Owen is one of Oklahoma’s legendary football coaches, the progenitor of the OU monster, the man responsible for the vision of a football stadium that still bears his name and more than 100 years later is known as “The Palace on the Prairie.” On Tuesday, OU President Joseph Harroz Jr.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 11

OU can continue two familiar trends as they have a legit shot at landing one of the best players in the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 class in the 2027 recruiting cycle and are among the schools a top recruit in 2028 is interested in. The Oklahoma Sooners have the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Why Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy Thinks a Freshman Salary Cap Would be a Good Idea

The general manager role in college sports remains in its infancy. Oklahoma took a forward-thinking step by hiring Jim Nagy in early 2025 to model an NFL-style front office, but the evolving position still comes with its share of challenges.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Full Schedule Set for Oklahoma’s Norman Regional

The entire schedule for Oklahoma’s opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament has been set. OU, the tournament’s 3-seed, will open the Norman Regional against Binghamton on Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Kickoff Time Set for Oklahoma's Week 2 Showdown With Michigan

The Sooners are returning to a familiar time slot for their return trip to Michigan. Oklahoma will kick off against the Wolverines at 11 a.m. on Sept.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Returning Leadership Could be the X-Factor for Oklahoma's Offensive Line in 2026

Oklahoma’s offensive line saw consistency in 2025, and now the Sooners hope that the unit becomes one of the best in the SEC. The Sooners will enter the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Did DB Niko Jandreau's Spring Showings Set Him up for a Role with Oklahoma This Fall?

Niko Jandreau saw the value of winter workouts, but from the moment he stepped on campus, he was itching for spring ball to begin. “I’m excited. I want to hit somebody,” Jandreau said on March 9, a couple weeks before the Sooners opened spring practice.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 11

Oklahoma Sooners 2027 commit just set a new state record that should have the coaching staff licking their chops

The Oklahoma Sooners got an elite athlete in their 2027 recruiting class, and he can play so many different positions. The Oklahoma Sooners have an insane athlete in their 2027 recruiting class.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 10

Sooners 2027 commit is still taking other visits, but he’s dropping the hammer and letting everyone know what’s up

The Oklahoma Sooners got a great 2027 recruiting class lined up, and one of the best players in the class is running back Keldrid Ben. The Oklahoma Sooners have the best class in 2027.