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Sooners Host Bulldogs in NCAA Softball Super Regional Showdown
23 May
Summary
- No. 3 Oklahoma hosts Mississippi State in the NCAA softball super regionals.
- The Sooners secured their 16th consecutive super regional appearance.
- Mississippi State's coach, Samantha Ricketts, is a former Sooner player.
The NCAA softball tournament has reached the super regional round, with No. 3 Oklahoma preparing to host Mississippi State in Norman. This marks the Sooners' 16th straight appearance in the super regionals, highlighting their consistent success in high-stakes environments. Oklahoma demonstrated significant strength during the regionals, sweeping all opponents and boasting a commanding 28-1 scoring margin.
This upcoming series holds special significance for Mississippi State's head coach, Samantha Ricketts, who returns to Norman where she played for the Sooners from 2005 to 2009. Currently leading the Bulldogs, Ricketts guided her team to a sweep of the Eugene regional, defeating both host Oregon and Saint Mary's twice. The victor of this best-of-three series will earn a coveted spot in the Women's College World Series.
