Fall Softball at Marita Hynes Begins Friday

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 Trinity Valley Community College at 4:45 p.m. before facing Seward 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 Connors State.

Admission Info

Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on game days. 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 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 coupons with food donation.

Puerto Vallarta Info Session

OU will make the trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in February 2020 for the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge. A representative from tournament host Triple Crown Sports will provide an information session regarding accommodations and reservations on Fri., Oct. 4 between the 4:45 and 7:00 pm Fall Festival games for fans interested in making the trip.

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.