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Star Hitter Warsop Set for NCAA Tournament Return
13 May
Summary
- Oklahoma State's leading hitter, Tia Warsop, is expected back for the NCAA Tournament.
- Warsop missed the Big 12 Tournament due to an undisclosed injury.
- She leads the team with a .349 batting average and 10 stolen bases.
The Oklahoma State softball team is largely healthy as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament, with a significant boost expected from the return of junior outfielder Tia Warsop. Warsop, the team's leading hitter by batting average, missed the Big 12 Tournament due to an undisclosed injury. Head coach Kenny Gajewski opted to rest her, prioritizing her season-long availability over participation in the conference tournament.
Gajewski expressed optimism about Warsop's condition, stating she looks good and will be better prepared after the week of rest. Warsop, who last played on May 3, enters the NCAA Tournament with a .349 batting average, one home run, and 22 RBI. She also boasts 10 stolen bases in 12 attempts and was an All-Big 12 second-team selection in 2025. Freshman Madison Hoffman has been filling in for Warsop, performing well in her absence.
Oklahoma State will open the Stillwater Regional on Friday at 3:30 p.m. CT against Eastern Illinois. The regional tournament is a double-elimination event, with the winner advancing to super regionals. The Cowgirls aim to leverage their full roster, including a potentially healthier Tia Warsop, as they begin their quest for the championship.
