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Oklahoma Duo Captures SEC Weekly Awards

A pair of Patty Gasso’s Sooners earned recognition for clutch performances against Ole Miss over the weekend. Veteran Isabela Emerling was named SEC Co-Player

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Oklahoma's Pitching Staff Continues to Improve, Which is a Scary Prospect for the SEC

Oklahoma’s offense has continued its warpath through two weekends of SEC play, but the pitching staff is quietly rounding into shape. Four OU pitchers

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Oklahoma Chasing Several Team, Individual Offensive Records

Even with the frenetic pace Oklahoma started the season offensively, the Sooners hitting 200 home runs seemed somewhat preposterous just a few weeks ago.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Where did Oklahoma Land in Polls After Sweeping Ole Miss?

After Oklahoma's three-game sweep of Ole Miss that extended the Sooners' winning streak to 21, the Sooners finally made some movement up in the NFCA/GoRout softball poll.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 24

Three Burning Questions for Oklahoma’s Defense Entering Spring Practice

As Oklahoma prepares to return to the practice field this week, Sooners on SI took a look at the biggest questions facing Brent Venables’ offense this

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Isabela Emerling's Pinch-Hit Grand Slam Lifts Oklahoma Over Ole Miss to Sweep Series

Isabela Emerling had to wait her turn, but her patience was rewarded on Monday night. The OU senior started the series finale against Ole Miss on the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Oklahoma Schedules Two More Official Visits with Class of 2027 Standouts

A pair of prospective Sooners will be in Norman over the next few months. Quarterback Jamison Roberts and edge rusher Samuel Nelson — both of the Class of 2027 — will take official visits to Oklahoma from June 12-14.

How Oklahoma 'Didn't Back Down' in Physical Game Against Michigan State

The bumps and bruises that the Sooners sustained against Michigan State were worth it. No. 4-seeded Oklahoma defeated the Spartans 77-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16.

Owen Heinecke News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke is Taking the NCAA to Court, Per Report

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke isn’t done fighting. Heinecke filed an injunction against the NCAA on March 23, hoping to gain one more year of eligibility, according to a report from George Stoia of Sooner Scoop.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 23

Aaliyah Chavez Helping Oklahoma in Major Ways Even if Shot Isn't Falling

Aaliyah Chavez doesn’t have a lot of NCAA Tournament experience under her belt quite yet. But on her biggest stage yet Sunday night in the second round

Oklahoma Muscles its way into Sweet 16 With win Over Michigan State

Raegan Beers stood in the backcourt, arms raised toward the rafters. Payton Verhulst, who had just drained a 3-pointer to — finally — give Oklahoma some breathing room, looked first for a hand slap from Zya Vann for the assist, and then gave Vann an encouraging tap.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Kai Minor Homers Twice as Oklahoma Beats Ole Miss

Kai Minor's offensive production might be slightly overshadowed by fellow freshman Kendall Wells this season for Oklahoma. Her power might be overshadowed a bit by her own speed.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Oklahoma Makes Top Eight for Blue-Chip 2027 Offensive Tackle

The Sooners have already done plenty of work to ensure that their offensive line is stout for years to come. Oklahoma has already earned pledges from four offensive linemen from the Class of 2027 — and one more could soon join the mix.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Why Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Says John Mateer is ‘Focused’ Ahead of Spring Ball

High highs and low lows defined John Mateer’s first season at Oklahoma. Mateer, who transferred to OU ahead of the 2025 season, led the Sooners to a 10-3 record and their first College Football Playoff appearance since 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Oklahoma's 'Business-Like' Payton Verhulst Looking Forward to Taking on old Friends

Waiting in the tunnel of Lloyd Noble Center on Friday night, Payton Verhulst’s eyes quickly locked with Michigan State’s Jalyn Brown. Brown’s Spartans had just escaped Colorado State, 65-62, to set up a potential second-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Verhulst and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 22

Oklahoma's Most Underrated Defensive Player at Every Position

Nothing about Nigel Smith’s Oklahoma career so far jumps off the page. He’s played in four games across two seasons, as he’s been stashed on the depth

Familiar Faces Square Off Down Low as Oklahoma Battles Michigan State for Spot in the Sweet 16

Sunday’s Second Round battle will pit strength versus strength in Norman. Oklahoma leans on center Raegan Beers, while Michigan State plays through its

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

Faith Torrez's Perfect 10 not Quite Enough to Lift Oklahoma to SEC Title

Faith Torrez hit a perfect 10 on the balance beam to close out the third rotation, but it wasn't quite enough for Oklahoma to avoid its first loss of the season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

No. 8 Oklahoma Rallies to Defeat LSU, Win Road Series Over Tigers

It took nearly eight innings, but Oklahoma’s bats finally got moving late in the third game of its series against LSU. The No. 8 Sooners scored three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Tigers 4-3 on Saturday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

Oklahoma's Power Surge Continues With Run-Rule win at Ole Miss

Audrey Lowry allowed just two hits, and Kendall Wells homered twice and Ella Parker once as Oklahoma beat Ole Miss 9-0. Wells homered in the fifth and sixth innings as the Sooners (30-2, 4-0 SEC) extended their winning streak to 19 with the victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

How the Sooners Returned to Playing 'Oklahoma Basketball' in NCAA Tournament Opener

The Sooners found their joy on Friday night. There were plenty of smiles around the Lloyd Noble Center as 4-seed Oklahoma kicked off its NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

Oklahoma Laid Out its Blueprint for March Success Against Idaho

Beatrice Culliton was happy to wait on Friday night. The senior had Oklahoma’s placard in hand, surrounded by her teammates next to the official March

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / March 21

Oklahoma Has Miali Guachino's Back in Return to Ole Miss

Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso doesn’t want pitcher Miali Guachino to make too much of this weekend’s series at Ole Miss. Guachino was a big part of the Rebels’ pitching staff last season as a freshman, going 14-11 with a 3.65 ERA and 160 strikeouts in 136 innings, helping Ole Miss to its first Women’s College World Series appearance.