Three-Time Defending National Champion Oklahoma Announces Fall Schedule

The following release information was issued by Oklahoma and information and photo courtesy of Oklahoma…

NORMAN, Okla. — The reigning three-time national champion Oklahoma softball team announced its eight-game 2023 fall schedule. The slate features two competitions against outside opponents and the continuation of the program’s popular Oklahoma Battle Series, with six intrasquad scrimmages featuring an exciting format.

All eight exhibitions will be played at Marita Hynes Field in Norman and open to the public, and each is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT.

Coach Patty Gasso’s Sooners start the Oklahoma Battle Series on Wednesday, Oct. 4, with other Battle Series dates scheduled for Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 9. In addition to the team vs. team competitions, similar to last fall, a cumulative points system will be used to determine MVPs and an individual champion will be named at the conclusion of the series.

The Sooners will welcome North Central Texas College to Norman on Monday, Oct. 16, and Seminole State College on Monday, Oct. 23. OU is scheduled to play a five-inning doubleheader against both squads.

All six Oklahoma Battle Series games will be streamed live via SoonerVision on ESPN+. No streaming will be available for the other two competitions.

Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.SoonerSports.com/tickets beginning Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. CT and at the gate on game days. All tickets will be general admission and cost $15.

OU Athletics’ clear-bag policy will be in effect and walk-through metal detectors will be utilized.

During each of OU’s eight fall games, the Sooners will hold a food drive in conjunction with the OU Food Pantry. Fans who participate in the food drive will receive a Whataburger coupon for their donation at the front gate. Fans are encouraged to bring canned or nonperishable items to donate (toothpaste/toothbrushes, soap, feminine care products, peanut butter, jelly, cereals [cups or boxes], soups, boxed pastas, mac and cheese, canned tuna/chicken, rice and snack items).

The Sooners return 13 players for the 2024 season, including four 2023 All-Americans (utility player Alyssa Brito, outfielder Jayda Coleman, catcher Kinzie Hansen and infielder Tiare Jennings), and welcome eight newcomers.

Oklahoma won its third straight national championship last season after posting a 61-1 record, which was good for the best winning percentage (.984) in NCAA Division I history. OU also set the NCAA Division I record for longest winning streak, prevailing in each of its final 53 games of the season.

Twenty-eight of the team’s 61 wins came via run-rule, as the Sooners outscored opponents 501-59. OU registered a nation-leading and school-record 35 shutouts and threw four no-hitters.

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