Fall Softball Continues with Crowder College

NORMAN – The Oklahoma softball team is back in action Wednesday as it hosts Crowder College at 6 p.m. CT.

Last Time Out

In their last contest, OU shut out North Texas 13-0 at Marita Hynes Field in a 10-inning contest.

Lynnsie Elam launched a grand slam over the left field wall in the bottom of the 10^th to end the game. Elam led the way with four RBIs on the night, while Kinzie Hansen drove in three. Hansen homered in the third inning, sending a solo shot to centerfield.

Grace Lyons went 3-for-4 at the plate, while Hansen, Jocelyn Alo, Audrie LaValley and Taylon Snow each recorded a pair of hits.

Shannon Saile earned the start in the circle, striking out 10 of 14 batters faced and allowing just one hit in 4.1 innings of work. Alanna Thiede, Olivia Rains, Brooke Vestal and Macy McAdoo each saw time in relief. The pitching staff surrendered just four hits on the night.

Admission Info

Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate Wednesday. General admission seats cost $8 while youth (3-18) and senior citizen (55+) tickets cost $5. Children ages 3 and under and OU students with ID are free.

The OU Athletics clear bag policy and walk-through metal detectors will be in effect for all fall softball games. More information can be found here.

Fall Food Drive

During the fall season, 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 coupons with food donation.

The 2019-20 Sooners

The Sooners reached their 13th Women's College World Series in 2019, finishing the season as the national runner-up with a 57-6 record. OU completed Big 12 play with an 18-0 mark to become the first Big 12 team to go undefeated in back-to-back seasons. The Sooners clinched their eighth consecutive regular season title in 2019.

OU returns 12 players in seniors Giselle "G" Juarez, Nicole Mendes and Shannon Saile; juniors Jocelyn Alo, Lynnsie Elam, Eliyah Flores; sophomores Grace Green, Grace Lyons, Kinsey Koeltzow, Audrie LaValley, Brooke Vestal and Sami Skelly.
The Sooners have added eight freshmen Rylie Boone, Alycia Flores, Mackenzie Donihoo, Kinzie Hansen, Macy McAdoo, Raylee Pogue, Olivia Rains, Alanna Thiede, as well as junior transfer Taylon Snow.

Up Next

The Sooners host North Central Texas College on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. CT OU will host the annual Baseball-Softball Halloween Game on Oct. 30 at Marita Hynes Field also at 6 p.m.