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OU Softball Extends Historic Win Streak: Inside the Sooners’ Record-Breaking Run & Road to Another NCAA Title
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Oklahoma City — The four-time defending national champion Oklahoma Sooners opened their 2025 Women’s College World Series run Thursday afternoon against the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers, and the early drama at Devon Park is matching the pre-tournament hype. Midway through the fifth inning the Vols held a 3-1 edge behind ace Karlyn Pickens’ six strikeouts, while OU sophomore slugger Ella Parker provided the Sooners’ lone run with her 14th homer of the season.
OU softball seeks historic 5-peat
No Division I softball program has ever won five straight NCAA titles, but head coach Patty Gasso’s dynasty is two series wins from rewriting the record book. Oklahoma (50-7) steam-rolled the Norman Super Regional, out-scoring Alabama 16-2 and mashing four homers in the clincher. Anchored by All-America pitcher Sam Landry (0.88 postseason ERA) and a lineup that ranks first nationally in slugging, the Sooners remain the tournament favorite despite Thursday’s early deficit.
Live score tracker: OU vs Tennessee
• Bottom 5th: Tennessee 3, Oklahoma 1 – Pickens strands the tying run on second with a clutch line-out.
• Top 5th: Center fielder Hannah Coor fires a laser to first for a momentum-shifting double play.
• Top 3rd: Vols tack on an insurance run after a one-out walk came around to score.
Follow real-time stats on ESPN or the NCAA live scoreboard.
How to watch & stream
• TV: ESPN (game replays on ESPNU)
• Streaming: ESPN+ and FuboTV (free trial available)
• First pitch: Approximately 1:52 p.m. CDT; game length may shift WCWS evening matchups.
What’s next in the WCWS bracket?
The winner advances to Saturday’s winner’s bracket showdown versus No. 6 Texas, which blanked No. 3 Florida 3-0 in Thursday’s opener. The loser faces Florida in an elimination game Friday night.
Sooners to watch
• Sam Landry, RHP – Five complete-game wins this postseason, 150+ strikeouts on the year.
• Ella Parker, OF – Batting .431 with 20 extra-base hits since April 1.
• Kasidi Pickering, CF – Leadoff spark plug; leads OU with 24 stolen bases.
Volunteers to watch
• Karlyn Pickens, RHP – Clocked at a record 76 mph in super regionals; 11-strikeout performance vs Nebraska last week.
• Sophia Nugent, C/1B – Former Sooner hitting .365 with 18 HR for UT.
Why OU softball dominates search trends
A pursuit of an unprecedented fifth straight championship, local proximity to Oklahoma City, and a roster loaded with star power keep “OU softball,” “Sooners WCWS schedule” and “Oklahoma vs Tennessee softball live” among the most-searched phrases every postseason. Fans nationwide tune in not only for the high-octane offense but also to witness whether Gasso’s group can cement itself as the greatest dynasty in college softball history.
Road to a record: key dates
• May 29 – WCWS Game 2 vs Tennessee
• May 31 – Winner’s bracket (if OU wins) or elimination game (if OU loses)
• June 4-6 – Championship series (best-of-three)
Ticket information
Limited tickets remain on NCAA.com and secondary markets; prices start near $150 for outfield seating and climb past $400 for lower-bowl chairbacks.
Bottom line
Even trailing early, Oklahoma’s veteran core has proven resilient all season. If the Sooners’ bats awaken against Pickens’ heat, a path to softball immortality — and a fifth straight national title — still runs straight through Norman.
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