James Jackson

Oklahoma City

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Temperature check: Takeaways from OU softball's series loss vs. Alabama

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Oklahoma had the chance to regain the top spot in the Polls this past weekend when the Sooners traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The main reason was that top-ranked Texas had fallen to Tennessee 2-1 on Sunday. No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 22 Alabama were slated for their series finale on Monday for a rubber match.
'It's family': Rising 2027 DT Jalen Brewster recaps Crimson Combine visit

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Jalen Brewster, a Cedar Hill (Texas) 2027 defensive lineman, has been to Norman a handful of times for unofficial visits since his recruitment has begun and he's been impressed each time. VIPNORMAN – Jalen Brewster has shown some interest in the Sooners. Brewster, a Cedar Hill (Texas) 2027 defensive lineman, has been to Norman a handful of times for unofficial visits since his recruitment has begun and he's been impressed each time.
OU softball loses series as Alabama's Audrey Vandagriff hits walk off home run

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Oklahoma falls in the close rubber match 2-1 in Tuscaloosa for its second series loss of the season. It was only Vandagriff's fourth home run of the season. Six of OU's seven runs in the series' first two games came in the 7th inning. A five-inning rally in Game 1, and a solo home run from Sydney Barker in Game 2. But it just didn't happen for the Sooners this time. And Alabama took advantage.
OU softball falls to Alabama in Game 2 to set up rubber match

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

On Saturday, Oklahoma found its bats in the seventh inning to come from behind to knock off Alabama. But on Sunday, the Sooners just could not find their rhythm at the plate. In the end, it just proved not to be their day. No. 22 Alabama out-paced No. 2 Oklahoma 6-1 to even the series on Sunday and set up a rubber match on Monday. When Oklahoma (36-4, 10-4) fell to Tennessee last week, it was due to a dominant pitching performance. Well, Alabama, got that with Jocelyn Briski in the circle on Sunday.
How Ella Parker has battled through injury to get back in her groove

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

OKLAHOMA CITY – When Ella Parker walked out to the batter's box at Devon Park on Wednesday, her shoes were much more of a focus. For much of the second half of the season, the sophomore has dealt with a nagging lower leg injury that's ultimately been slowing her down. Parker and the OU staff have been trying many solutions to help her deal with the pain. OU head coach Patty Gasso revealed on Tuesday that new shoes were the latest attempt.
Maya Bland's home run lifts OU softball over No. 22 Alabama in Game 1

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Maya Bland's pinch-hit home run led No. 2 Oklahoma to come back from behind for the second game in a row to take down No. 22 Alabama 5-1 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday evening of Game 1. All it took was one swing. That's all the Sooners needed after being held scoreless for 7 ⅓ innings. Maya Bland came to the plate after being called on to hit with one runner on and Oklahoma just two outs away from falling behind in an SEC series for the second time in a row. Instead, she delivered.
Venables, Arbuckle confirm and weigh in on Oklahoma WR Javionne Gibson's injury

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables confirmed that Javionne Gibson had sustained a freak injury. NORMAN – Oklahoma has had its fair share of bad luck in the wide receiver room. For the past week or so, there's been speculation that transfer wide receiver Javionne Gibson has dealt with a significant injury, believed to be a broken lower leg.
'Best I've ever seen her': How freshman Gabbie Garcia has grown into a dominant hitter

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gabbie Garcia sent the record-setting crowd into an exciting frenzy. The freshman had hit an RBI single that gave the Sooners the run-rule win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. Garcia's swing capped an 11-run unanswered barrage over the game's final three innings, bringing OU from a deficit to winning in dramatic fashion.
Transfer portal intel: Quick notes on OU Women's basketball

1 week ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

Analyzing a potential incoming visitor for Oklahoma women's basketball. VIPThe transfer portal cycle continues and new information is coming out. So, here's two quick notes regarding OU women's basketball. To get started, the Sooners had three players enter the transfer portal after reaching the Sweet 16 this season. The main one was the Sooners' starting point guard, Reyna Scott. The 5-10 junior averaged 4.8 points per game this season after working her way into the starting lineup midway through.
The turning point: OSU was going to blow the game open until OU softball's Ailana Agbayani's big play

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | James Jackson

OKLAHOMA CITY – It was 11 unanswered runs for the Sooners offense. Home runs and big swings in the final innings allowed No. 2 Oklahoma to run-rule No. 18 Oklahoma State 11-3 in just five innings on Wednesday. Oklahoma showed some championship pedigree as they wheeled themselves out of a 3-run deficit that they ultimately errored their way into before putting together a dominant defensive inning that swung the momentum of the game.