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The Goose has landed — in Norman. Juliana “Goose” Hutchens, arguably the top-rated softball player in the nation in the 2027 recruiting class, has committed to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 2

OU Softball: How Will Patty Gasso Manage Oklahoma's Large Pitching Staff in 2026?

Patty Gasso made a late transfer portal addition on Tuesday night. Former Ole Miss right-hander Miali Guachino announced her commitment to OU after a

Softball News / Heartland Sports / July 1

Oklahoma Reloads Again: What Miali Guachino Brings to the Circle

Patty Gasso has never been shy about building her rosters with a blend of blue-chip recruits and portal-tested veterans. In 2026, she may have found…

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / July 1

OU Softball: Oklahoma Lands Another SEC Pitcher From the Transfer Portal

Patty Gasso dipped back into the transfer portal for another pitcher to kick off July. Former Ole Miss right-hander Miali Guachino committed to OU on Tuesday, she announced on X.

Softball News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 30

Jayda Coleman Soaking Up 'Craziest Experience' With Team USA Ahead of 2025 World Games

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jayda Coleman didn’t waste any team creating more memorable moments at Devon Park. In Friday’s USA Softball Showcase, the former Oklahoma outfielder hammered a two-run bomb in the first contest between Team USA and the USA All-Stars.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 29

Why the 2025 World Games Will be Crucial 'Learning Experience' for Patty Gasso, Team USA

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite winning eight titles at Oklahoma and building a dynast in Norman, there’s still plenty legendary coach Patty Gasso wants to learn.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 28

Team USA Notebook: Offense Ruled the Day in Patty Gasso's First Team USA Showcase

OKLAHOMA CITY — Friday was a crucial step in Patty Gasso’s early days as Team USA coach. USA Softball staged a showcase at Devon Park pitting Team USA,

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 19

OU Softball: Projecting Oklahoma's 2026 Starting Lineup

The transfer portal came to a close on Monday, and Patty Gasso’s coaching staff appears to be done with their summer business. Oklahoma graduated three

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 17

OU Softball: Oklahoma Duo Earns Academic All-American Honors

A pair of Oklahoma stars were named College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-Americans on Tuesday. Sophomore outfielder Kasidi Pickering earned

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 16

OU Softball: Former Oklahoma Outfielder Transfers to Nebraska

Former Oklahoma outfielder Hannah Coor is reuniting with an old friend for her final season. After entering the transfer portal at the conclusion of the

Oklahoma Sooners News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 13

Former Oklahoma Infielder Lands at North Texas

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.

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.

Softball News / 5 GOATs / February 3

Oklahoma HC Patty Gasso named USA Softball head coach ahead of 2028 LA Olympics

Oklahoma softball head coach Patty Gasso was named the head coach of the USA Softball Women’s National Team ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. Gasso has coached the Sooners since 1995 and is considered one of the greatest college softball coaches in history.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 9, 2024

'Elite Program!' Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso Praises Texas Longhorns Softball

Oklahoma Softball swept Texas for its fourth-consecutive national championship and second over the Longhorns in two years, but head coach Patty Gasso can only acknowledge the strength and talent her rivals bring to the table.