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Former Oklahoma infielder Kadey Lee McKay is transferring to North Texas, she announced on X on Friday. McKay joined OU last fall as a member of Patty

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 6

Column: Oklahoma Fans Have Spoken: This WCWS Finale Was Hard to Take

For Oklahoma fans, it must have felt like watching two annoying neighbors square off in a fistfight — in your own front yard. With the Sooners watching from their front window (let’s call it a “portal”), Texas and Texas Tech squared off for the softball national championship on Friday in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 6

OU Softball: Should Oklahoma Add a Transfer Portal Pitcher?

Oklahoma’s exit from the Women’s College World Series means Patty Gasso and her coaching staff can now turn their attention to the next phase of the offseason — the transfer portal. This summer, the Sooners won’t have to be too active.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 5

OU Softball: Oklahoma Transfer Portal Tracker

Oklahoma returned to the semifinals at the Women’s College World Series in 2025 despite incredible roster turnover. Though the Sooners fell short of another

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Roll 'Bama Roll / June 5

Yes, Alabama Softball has a Patrick Murphy problem. But only he has the solutions.

You are what your record says you are. And Alabama has been treading water for a decade. Entering the 2012 WCWS title game against Oklahoma, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy had already cemented himself among the upper echelon of the sport.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 4

OU Softball: Taking Stock of Oklahoma's Roster Heading Into the Offseason

After turning most of the roster over following the 2024 season, Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso won’t have nearly as much work to do this offseason to get ready for 2026.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 3

Report: Oklahoma Loses Catcher to Transfer Portal

Oklahoma lost its first player to the transfer portal on Tuesday. D1Softball’s Justin McLeod reported that OU catcher Corri Hicks has entered her name into the portal.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 3

OU Softball: Patty Gasso Advocates for Change to the WCWS Format

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso wants to see a simple change to the Women’s College World Series format. She would like to see the NCAA eliminate the need to play a double header in the semifinals to qualify for the championship series.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 2

Patty Gasso has nothing but pride for Oklahoma's 'joyous ride'

All runs, no matter how historic, must come to an end.

Texas Tech stuns Oklahoma to reach WCWS final

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / June 2

Patty Gasso Shares High Praise of Texas Tech’s Gerry Glasco

As Oklahoma gears up for a Women’s College World Series semifinal clash with Texas Tech, Sooners head coach Patty Gasso took a moment to highlight the remarkable job being done in the opposing dugout.

Softball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 2

OU Softball: Oklahoma Must Beat NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech Twice to Return to WCWS Finals

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma bounced back from Saturday’s disappointment with a 4-1 win over Oregon. The reward? The 2-seeded Sooners get one of the nation’s best pitchers, NiJaree Canady, and her 12-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders. And OU has to win twice at Devon Park on Monday.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 2

OU Softball: Oklahoma Avoided Elimination Again and Gained Valuable Experience at the WCWS

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma got it done. Again. The Sooners won their ninth-straight elimination game, fending Oregon off with a 4-1 victory on Sunday night

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 1

OU Softball: Oklahoma HC Patty Gasso 'Anxious' But Optimistic For Sunday's Game

Saturday’s game didn’t go the way Patty Gasso hoped or expected — but she sees positives in the disappointing outcome. Oklahoma lost 4-2 to Texas, marking the Sooners’ first loss to the Longhorns north of the Red River since 2014.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 1

OU Softball: Oklahoma Must Down Familiar Faces to Stave Off Elimination Against Oregon

OKLAHOMA CITY — There’s no time for Oklahoma to linger on Saturday’s disappointment. One day after falling to 6-seeded Texas 4-2, the Sooners will fight

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 31

OU Softball: Oklahoma's Magic Never Arrived Against Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY — Two days after conjuring Sooner Magic against Tennessee, Oklahoma was unable to deliver in the big moments. Texas ace Teagan Kavan pitched a gem, striking out eight OU batters after getting rocked by the Sooners in the regular season, to seal a 4-2 victory.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 31

OU Softball: Oklahoma to Battle Texas Again for Spot in WCWS Semifinals

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s dramatic win over Tennessee gave the 2-seeded Sooners a dream start at the Women’s College World Series. Victory on the opening

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 30

OU Softball: How Ella Parker is Fighting Through Injuries to Deliver More Sooner Magic

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ella Parker looked like her normal self on Thursday. She blasted two homers off one of the nation’s best pitchers, Tennessee’s Karlyn

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 30

Why ESPN's Amanda Scarborough Believes This is Patty Gasso's 'Best Coaching Job Yet' at Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — Patty Gasso’s young Sooners took an important step on Thursday. Down to its last strike, Oklahoma rallied to walk off Tennessee and advance

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 29

OU Softball: Defense Bought Oklahoma Time to Overcome Tennessee

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Ella Parker could deliver another iconic postseason moment, Oklahoma’s middle infield kept the Sooners within striking distance.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 29

COLUMN: There's No Denying Sooner Magic in Oklahoma's Latest WCWS Conquest

OKLAHOMA CITY — Whether it’s Sooner Magic or “clutchness” or just really good softball at just the right time, Patty Gasso’s Oklahoma teams have stacked moment after moment in the Women’s College World Series.

Softball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 29

Regular Season Meeting Means 'Absolutely Nothing' for Oklahoma, Tennessee in WCWS Opener

OKLAHOMA CITY — There will be no secrets as Oklahoma opens up the Women’s College World Series on Thursday. The 2-seeded Sooners will take on the 7-seeded

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / May 28

OU Softball: Oklahoma's Young Pieces 'Amaze' Patty Gasso Ahead of WCWS Opener

OKLAHOMA CITY — Patty Gasso is used to leading one the sport’s most experienced teams into the Women’s College World Series. Oklahoma will open Thursday as the tournament’s top remaining seed, but only a handful of Gasso’s talented Sooners have stepped into the WCWS cauldron.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Field Level Media / May 27

Familiarity runs deep as title-toting Oklahoma returns to WCWS

Four-time defending champion Oklahoma is back in the Women's College World Series. And the Sooners enter this year's WCWS, which begins Thursday in Oklahoma City, as the favorites.