Ryan Aber

1 day ago | oklahoman.com | Ryan Aber

NORMAN — OU softball has been the powerhouse in the sport in recent years. The Sooners have won the last four Women’s College World Series titles and once again enter the postseason among the favorites to take the crown, despite losing the majority of their roster from their championship squads. There are plenty of reasons why OU can return to Oklahoma City, and a few reasons why they might stumble along the way.

1 day ago | oklahoman.com | Ryan Aber

NORMAN — Usually the moment a team pops up on an NCAA Tournament selection show is one of celebration — even for a team that knows they’re in the field. But Boston didn’t experience that moment quite the same Sunday when it was announced the Terriers would be heading back to Norman for a regional as the No. 4 seed. After OU softball had already been posted as the No. 2 overall seed, ESPN cameras focused in on the Boston players gathered for the selection show.

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ryan Aber

NORMAN — Usually the moment a team pops up on an NCAA Tournament selection show is one of celebration — even for a team that knows they’re in the field. But Boston didn’t experience that moment quite the same Sunday when it was announced the Terriers would be heading back to Norman for a regional as the No. 4 seed. AdvertisementAfter OU softball had already been posted as the No. 2 overall seed, ESPN cameras focused in on the Boston players gathered for the selection show.

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ryan Aber |Jenni Carlson |Jeff Patterson |Scott Wright

Can reigning national player of the year NiJaree Canady lead 12th-seeded Texas Tech to the Women's College World Series? Can Patty Gasso coach second-seeded Oklahoma to a record fifth consecutive NCAA softball title? AdvertisementCheck out The Oklahoman sports staff's picks for the eight teams to advance in the NCAA bracket and reach OKC:More: NCAA softball tournament predictions: Which eight teams will make to WCWS in OKC?

2 days ago | oklahoman.com | Ryan Aber |Jenni Carlson |Jeff Patterson |Scott Wright

Can reigning national player of the year NiJaree Canady lead 12th-seeded Texas Tech to the Women's College World Series? Can Patty Gasso coach second-seeded Oklahoma to a record fifth consecutive NCAA softball title?