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Kierston Deal pitching during a game at Love's Field as a senior
Photo by: Morgan Givens/University of Oklahoma

Deal Continues Career With Florida Vibe

June 24, 2026 | Softball

NORMAN — Oklahoma Softball left-handed pitcher Kierston Deal starts her professional career with the Florida Vibe of the Professional Softball League (PSL) in Bradenton, Fla., joining former OU teammate Abby Dayton as members of the Vibe.

Deal and the Vibe will close their season with a special event series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City July 22-24. More information on the PSL can be found here.

The left-handed pitcher from Winston-Salem, N.C., was a two-time national champion with the Sooners and a four-year letterwinner. She finished her career 29-3 with a 2.91 ERA, 199.1 innings pitched and 165 strikeouts across 84 appearances. She Made 41 starts throughout her career, including a start in the clinching game of the 2025 Super Regional.
 
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