There are plenty of contenders for the 2026 Women's College World Series title. Who is at the top in The Oklahoman's way-too-early top 25?

There’s not much Patty Gasso hasn’t done in the softball world, but she’s found something new to try. The U.S. national coach who has led the University of Oklahoma to eight national titles will be on ...

Still, Gasso credits Alabama and their rivalry for sharpening Oklahoma’s edge. ... “At the end, it’s going to be a hug for Pat Murphy and vice versa.

OU head coach Patty Gasso has faced Alabama’s Patrick Murphy 17 times over the years, with Murphy holding a narrow 10-7 edge in the series. But it’s Gasso who has turned the Sooners into ...

“I’ve known Pat Murphy for quite a while,” Gasso said. “A long, long time actually. And he is really, really good at getting his team ready. And they’re fast. They’re aggressive. They have a good ...

How much does Oklahoma softball's Patty Gasso make? As noted by The Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network, Gasso makes an average of $2.05 million per year, according to a new contract ...

Patty Gasso reflects on OU softball's epic battles with Alabama and Crimson Tide coach Patrick Murphy pays his respects to his longtime counterpart the Sooners legend.

Gasso, OU’s coach since 1995, has won and lost many epic battles with Patrick Murphy, the Tide’s head man since 1999. ... “I’ve known Pat Murphy for quite awhile,” Gasso said.

NORMAN — Oklahoma and Alabama are no strangers to high-pressure postseason battles. The Sooners dumped Alabama out of the 2019 Women’s College World Series, which served as revenge for the ...

NORMAN — A little more than a month ago, OU softball went to Alabama and dropped two of three to the Crimson Tide. But heading into this weekend’s super regional against Alabama at Love’s Field, ...

NORMAN — A little more than a month ago, OU softball went to Alabama and dropped two of three to the Crimson Tide. But heading into this weekend’s super regional against Alabama at Love’s Field, ...