OU Returns to Action at Fall Festival

NORMAN — Reigning Big 12 champion Oklahoma softball kicks off its fall exhibition games this weekend as it hosts the annual Fall Festival Tournament at Marita Hynes Field.

The Sooners open play on Friday against Butler Community College at 4:45 p.m. before facing Trinity Valley Community College at 7 p.m. OU then plays twice Saturday with games at 4:45 p.m. against Seminole State and 7 p.m. against Northern Oklahoma.

Admission Info

Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on game days. General admission seats cost $7 while youth (3-18) and senior citizen (55+) tickets cost $5. Children ages 3 and under and OU students with ID are free.

OU Athletics introduced a clear bag policy and walk-through metal detectors at all home events this year, including fall softball games. More information can be found here.

Fall Festival Food Drive

During the Fall Festival, the Sooners will hold a food drive for the OU Food Pantry. Fans are encouraged to bring the following items to donate at the gate: pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, juice boxes, condiments, canned soup, Thanksgiving items (e.g. stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce), canned vegetables (except for corn and green beans), mac and cheese, beans, rice, peanut butter, granola bars, and mixes such as cake or pancake mix.

Fans will receive free Whataburger with food donation.

2018-19 Sooners

The Sooners finished the 2018 season with a nation-leading 57-5 record, making their 12th appearance at the Women's College World Series. Oklahoma is the seven-time defending Big 12 champion, a run never before seen in the conference, after sweeping the regular season and tournament titles last year.

OU returns two First-Team All-Americans in senior infielder Sydney Romero and sophomore utility player Jocelyn Alo. In addition to Romero and Alo, returning All-Region honorees include seniors Shay Knighten and Caleigh Clifton and junior Nicole Mendes.

Along with 13 returning student-athletes, Oklahoma welcomes seven newcomers in transfers Shannon Saile and Berkley Faulkner and a five-person freshman class: Grace Green, Audrie LaValley, Grace Lyons, Sami Skelly and Brooke Vestal.

Admission Info

Fall Festival Food Drive

Players Mentioned

Jocelyn Alo

Caleigh Clifton

Grace Green

Shay Knighten

Audrie LaValley

Grace Lyons

Nicole Mendes

Sydney Romero

Shannon Saile

Sami Skelly

Brooke Vestal

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