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How to watch OU softball in the Women's College World Series

Bob Przybyloby: Bob Przybylo05/26/25BPrzybylo
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OU pitcher Kierston Deal. (Bryan Terry - Imagn Images)

OU softball has traditionally been in the opening session of the Women’s College World Series. That is not changing in 2025

But what a loaded couple of games it will be to kick things off at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Thursday and for Patty Gasso and crew.

No. 3 Florida vs. No. 6 Texas is set for 11 a.m., followed by No. 2 OU vs. No. 7 Tennessee at 1:30 p.m. Get your popcorn ready.

The Vols, of course, took two of three from the Sooners at Love’s Field two months ago. It’ll be Karlyn Pickens vs. Sam Landry once again.

Pickens went 2-0 vs. OU, throwing 12.2 innings with 10 hits, four runs, three walks and 12 strikeouts.

Tennessee needed to rally from a 1-0 series deficit to defeat Jordy Bahl and Nebraska on Sunday, 1-0, in the decisive Game 3 of the Knoxville Super Regional.

All games will be on ESPN.

WCWS matchups

No. 3 Florida vs. No. 6 Texas – 11 a.m.

Expected to be among the top teams in the country, they’re back in Oklahoma City. Florida took OU to the absolute wire last year in the semifinals. The Longhorns, of course, were ousted by OU in the championship series.

No. 2 OU vs. No. 7 Tennessee – 1:30 p.m.

The quest for a fifth national championship in a row is underway. The Vols are back in OKC for the second time in three seasons. OU gets another shot at Pickens, but she won’t be intimidated by the pro-OU crowd.

NR Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Texas Tech – 6 p.m.

A couple of upstarts. The Rebels knocked out Arizona in Tuscon in the regional round and stunned No. 4 Arkansas in the Super Regional. Tech? Well, NiJaree Canady did it, helping sweep No. 5 Florida State in the Super Regional.

No. 16 Oregon vs. No. 9 UCLA – 8:30

Oregon knocked out the darlings of the tournament, Liberty, in the Super Regional. UCLA was ‘this close’ to being eliminated in two games vs. South Carolina. A magical comeback Saturday was combined with a dominant outing Sunday to return to OKC.

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