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OU Softball: Eight Sooners Land on NFCA Midwest All-Region Team

BY OU MEDIA RELATIONS NORMAN — Oklahoma Softball was honored with eight selections to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Midwest Region Team as announced Thursday, May 15.

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OU Softball: How P Audrey Lowry's 'It Factor' Will Help Oklahoma This Postseason

Oklahoma’s offense felt like it was at the plate for three straight innings in last weekend’s comeback win over Arkansas at the SEC Tournament. Paytn

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 15

Sooners Lead NFCA All-Region Selections with Eight Honorees

Oklahoma continues national dominance with talent-rich roster ahead of postseason push As Oklahoma softball prepares for another deep postseason run, the accolades continue to stack…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 15

Oklahoma Alumnus and ESPN Personality Dari Nowkah Joins KREF's Lineup

Norman radio station KREF has added a huge name and veteran presence to its daily broadcast lineup. ESPN personality Dari Nowkhah, a Tulsa native and a self-described Oklahoma fan, will join the station in July as host of “The Dari Nowkhah Show” weekdays from 9 a.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 15

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DL Trent Wilson Enters First Season With Lofty Goals

Trent Wilson was already one of Oklahoma’s largest signees in the Class of 2025, and he’s only gotten bigger since arriving in Norman in January. Wilson, a freshman defensive lineman, was listed at 270 pounds when he enrolled at OU.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Heartland Sports / May 14

Red River Renewed: Sooners Host No. 3 Texas in SEC Regular Season Finale

For more than a century, Oklahoma and Texas have battled across sports lines in one of college athletics’ most storied rivalries. But this weekend at…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

OU Softball: How Oklahoma Freshman Sydney Barker is Making the Most of Her Chances in the Postseason

Sydney Barker is already making the most of her first postseason run with the Sooners. The Oklahoma freshman was a key cog in OU’s lineup in the SEC Tournament,

Patty Gasso News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Watch: Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso Previews the Norman Regional

Watch as Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso previewed the Sooners' upcoming regional on Wednesday. Following a successful run through the SEC Tournament that saw OU and Texas A&M end as co-champions, Oklahoma will host California, Omaha and Boston University in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament at Love's Field.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 14

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma QB Jett Niu Not Regretting Decision to Play for Sooners

Jett Niu likely won’t play much in 2025, but he’s a viable option for the Sooners in the future. Niu, a freshman from Lehi, UT, is one of four scholarship quarterbacks on OU’s roster. A consensus 3-star prospect, Niu flipped his commitment from Oklahoma State to the Sooners on early signing day, Dec.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 14

Oklahoma Sooners trending to steal a disruptive defender away from other elite blue blood programs to reinforce recruiting class

It has been a slow start to the class of 2026 for the Oklahoma Sooners, as they have only secured just five commitments so far in the class. However, after landing three-star safety Niko Jandreau on Tuesday, the Sooners are looking to keep their momentum rolling by landing another talented defensive prospect later this month.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Oklahoma 'Voice' Chris Plank Gets New Time Slot on KREF

Oklahoma fans will soon hear a familiar voice in a new time slot. Chris Plank, the “Voice of Sooner Softball” and OU football’s sideline reporter since 2011, is moving his daily sports talk show on KREF to the station’s 6-9 a.m.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 13

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DB Trystan Haynes Hoping to Crack Starting Lineup

As a Midwest City, OK, native, Trystan Haynes was always intrigued by the possibility of playing for the Sooners. Haynes, a freshman cornerback from Carl Albert High School, had offers from just about everywhere.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

OU Softball: Six Oklahoma Stars, Past and Present, to Compete in MLB Home Run Derby X

A horde of former Oklahoma stars will be participating in MLB’s Home Run Derby X this summer. Entering its fourth year, the Home Run Derby X is a co-ed, three-on-three event featuring former MLB stars and top women’s baseball and softball players.

College Softball News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Softball team had amazing reaction after drawing vaunted Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament

Boston University earned an automatic bid into the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament by winning the Patriot League on Sunday, but the Terriers will now face their steepest challenge in program history.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 12

Meet Oklahoma’s Opponents in the 2025 Norman Regional

After claiming the SEC regular season title and splitting the SEC Tournament crown with Texas A&M, it’s time for Oklahoma to turn its attention to the real prize. OU’s NCAA Tournament path was set on Sunday, when the Sooners were name the No.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

OU Softball: NCAA Selection Committee Chair Explains Why Oklahoma Was Tabbed as Tournament's No. 2 Seed

For the second straight year, Oklahoma is headed to the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2-overall seed. Last year, the Sooners dropped the regular season series

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Selection Sunday: Oklahoma Earns No. 2 Seed in NCAA Tournament

The path back to the Women’s College World Series is again familiar for Oklahoma. Patty Gasso’s SEC Regular Season Champions and SEC Tournament Co-Champions earned the No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 11

Oklahoma Sooners superstar transfer ranked as one of the best in college football at his position by prominent analyst

The Oklahoma Sooners pulled off a heist in the spring transfer portal when they managed to nab former Cal running back Jaydn Ott out of the portal. The

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 11

Three key players the Oklahoma Sooners need big seasons from in their second season in the SEC

The Oklahoma Sooners are in desperate need of a turnaround in 2025, with Brent Venables seemingly on the hot seat following a 6-7 2024 season. A lot went

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

OU Baseball: Kentucky Sweeps No. 17 Oklahoma as Sooners Fall 7-2

A fourth-inning surge wasn’t enough for Oklahoma on Sunday. After tying the game with two runs in the fourth, the No. 17 Sooners lost 7-2 to Kentucky. The Wildcats swept the series after wins on Friday and Saturday, and it marks Oklahoma’s fourth loss in a row.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 11

Fresh Faces: Oklahoma DE Alex Shieldnight Embracing Sooners' Program-Wide Mentality

Alex Shieldnight wanted the right fit, not an easy fit. Shieldnight, a freshman defensive end from Wagoner, OK, knew from the first time he visited Norman that Oklahoma would be the right program for him.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 6

Oklahoma makes interesting transfer portal move with this FCS QB

Oklahoma has picked up a very intriguing transfer portal quarterback, and considering the Sooners' past success in the portal, there is reason to take notice of this commitment.

What does the Sooners depth chart look like after spring transfer portal window heading into crucial 2025 season?

Former Oklahoma RB Gavin Sawchuk is already being disrespected by his new team and he hasn't even played a snap yet

Oklahoma just sent out an offer for a quarterback who wouldn't be able to get on campus until 2028

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