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Mississippi State's Pitching, led by Alyssa Faircloth, is Oklahoma's Biggest Challenge in Super Regional

Alyssa Faircloth was dominant in the Eugene Regional. The Mississippi State pitcher threw 15 2/3 shutout innings with 26 strikeouts over the three games of the regional.

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Oklahoma is now likely going to lose out on having the No. 1 2027 recruiting class, and it has nothing to do with what they’ve done

The Oklahoma Sooners still have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class, but it likely won’t stay there for long. The Oklahoma Sooners are currently the team to beat in recruiting in the 2027 cycle.

Full Schedule Set for the Norman Super Regional

The schedule for the Norman Super Regional is officially set. Oklahoma will host Mississippi State at Love's Field on Friday at 12 p.m., and the opening contest of the Super Regional will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Oklahoma Sooners seem to be the favorites for a local in-state star, but they have tough competition from a school nearby

The Sooners are on a roll when it comes to their recruiting, and they could continue that with a potential big win. Fans have been asking the Oklahoma Sooners to recruit more in-state talent for years.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 18

Oklahoma's Offensive Balance has the Sooners Ready for Super Regionals

Oklahoma’s offense was an unrelenting battering ram in the Norman Regional. The Sooners outscored opponents 28-1 in three contests, with the first two games of the weekend ending as five-inning run rules. There was great balance up and down the lineup. Freshmen and seniors alike attacked the opposing pitching staff.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Oklahoma Sooners have a chance to land one of the very best players in the country for the 2028 recruiting class

The Oklahoma Sooners are already trying to do in the 2028 recruiting class what they did in the 2027 cycle. Depending on the recruiting site, the Oklahoma Sooners retain the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Can Oklahoma Win the Race for an Elite 2028 Defensive End?

Less than four months remain until the Sooners kick off their 2026 season, and OU’s staff is staying busy on the recruiting trail. Oklahoma has evidently made an impression on 5-star edge rusher Jalanie George, as he put the Sooners in his top six, per a report from Rivals’ Brandon Huffman.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Patty Gasso has Noticed a 'Change' in Oklahoma's Pitching Staff

Oklahoma made quick work of the Norman Regional. The Sooners outscored their opponents 28-1 across three games. The offense drew plenty of attention as OU put on a power show, but head coach Patty Gasso was thrilled with what she got from her pitching staff. “Pitchers were amazing,” she said on Sunday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Kai Minor Gets the Party Started and Oklahoma is Heading Back to Super Regionals

Kai Minor continued her hot streak, Audrey Lowry was plenty efficient and Oklahoma is heading back to the Super Regionals for the 16th consecutive season.

Oklahoma Sooners News / A to Z Sports / May 17

OU has its eyes locked on another 2027 recruit who plays the same position as one of their best committed skill players

The Oklahoma Sooners have the No. 1 2027 recruiting class and are only trying to make it deeper with their recent offer. The Oklahoma Sooners’ No. 1 class is good, but they are not satisfied.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Oklahoma Sooners true freshman who could be thrown into the fire in 2026 is impressing everyone so far this offseason

The Oklahoma Sooners could need one of their true freshmen to step it up in a major way in the 2026 season. One thing is for certain: Every single year with the Oklahoma Sooners football program, they will always have a good defense as long as Brent Venables is the head coach.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Oklahoma Freshman RB Jonathan Hatton Jr.'s First Offseason 'Wasn't a Struggle'

An Oklahoma running back has broken out as a true freshman in each of the last two seasons. Xavier Robinson rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns during his first college football season in 2024 and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Upsets Have Shifted Who Oklahoma Could Battle on the Path Back to the WCWS

Oklahoma still has business to take care of in the Norman Regional. The Sooners will battle Michigan at 2 p.m. at Love's Field where a victory would secure OU's spot in next weekend's NCAA Super Regionals.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 17

Oklahoma One Win Away From Return to Super Regionals

The Sooners are one win away from hosting a Super Regional at Love's Field. No. 3 Oklahoma has made quick work of the NCAA Tournament so far, brushing aside Binghamton and Kansas in a pair of five-inning run-rule victories on Friday and Saturday to reach Sunday's Regional Final.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 17

Oklahoma vs. Michigan: Fresh Legs, Heavy Bats and a Familiar Championship Path Await the Sooners

The NCAA Tournament has a way of changing tone overnight. For two days at Love’s Field, the 2026 Norman Regional looked like a pitching clinic…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 16

Oklahoma’s Edge Returns as Sooners Run-Rule Kansas, March Into Regional Final

There was a moment early Saturday afternoon when the crowd inside Love’s Field briefly went quiet. Not silent. Not nervous. But observant. An errant defensive…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 16

Oklahoma Drops Series to Vols, but Dieten LaChance's Big Day Leads to Game Three Win

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma and Tennessee had to wait 16 hours and 15 minutes to resume play of the Friday night's second game. Down 5-3 with one out and a runner on first, OU quickly saw the inning end with a ground out and a fly out.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 16

Oklahoma 'Getting Gritty' After SEC Tournament Loss

Oklahoma didn't shy away from the disappointment of losing to Georgia in the opening game of the SEC Tournament. The Sooners have been open about using that as motivation in the Norman Regional.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 16

Oklahoma's Miali Guachino Shuts Down Kansas to Move Sooners Closer to Regional Title

Miali Guachino shut down Kansas' lineup and the offense gave her plenty of support as Oklahoma rolled to a 9-0, five-inning run-rule win over the Jayhawks on Saturday at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 16

Why Oklahoma Freshman LB Dane Bathurst is Embracing Position Switch

For any true freshman college football player, the first few months on campus are difficult. For Dane Bathurst, the transition had an added layer of difficulty.

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 16

Oklahoma's Offense Hoping for More Sustained Success After Moving Past 'This Georgia Thing'

Patty Gasso will certainly take the four home runs her team hit during Oklahoma’s 11-0 win over Binghamton in the Norman Regional opener Friday at Love’s Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 16

Inside the Numbers: Sooners Reassert Their Power in 11-0 Regional Rout of Binghamton

Eight days after one of the most frustrating losses of the season, Oklahoma looked exactly like the version of itself the rest of college softball…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 16

Sooners Send a Message: Oklahoma Opens NCAA Tournament With Ruthless 11-0 Run-Rule Win Over Binghamton

The frustration had eight days to simmer. Eight days to replay a stunning SEC Tournament collapse against Georgia. Eight days to hear the questions about…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 15

Oklahoma's Saturday Bricktown Showdown with Tennessee Suspended Due to Weather

OKLAHOMA CITY — A lightning delay at 8:48 p.m. in the seventh inning paused play between Oklahoma and Tennessee. Down 5-3 with one out and a runner on first, OU was trying to rally after a third inning of blunders led to an early lead transforming into a deficit.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 15

Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering Staying Present as she Emerges From Extended Slump

Kasidi Pickering didn’t do much to address the question. After Oklahoma’s 11-0 win over Binghamton on Friday at Love's Field, where Pickering broke out of an extended slump with a 2 for 2 performance with a home run, two runs and two RBIs.