The pitching was solid and the bats were alive as the Sooner softball team sweeps Alabama and earns a place in this year's WCWS

To that point, the Oklahoma ace had shut out 15-seeded Alabama in the opening game of the Norman Super Regional, but Crimson Tide designated player Alexis Pupillo doubled into the right field corner with no outs. OU was on top 3-0, and it represented Alabama’s best chance to get back into the game.

With so many new faces, OU softball need production from its ballyhooed freshmen. None has been better than Gabbie Garcia. Here's why.

The NCAA softball tournament bracket will be cut down to an elite eight bound for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, all before the calendar hits Memorial Day.

Kasidi Pickering's 18th home run of the season helped OU softball defeat Alabama, 3-0, in Game 1 of the Norman Super Regional.

When the Sooners are on the bases, they throw up a tribute to the OU gymnastics team, which helps increase the visibility of women's sports everywhere.