Updated May 23, 2026, 12:37 p.m. CT
NORMAN — It’s win or the season is over for Oklahoma softball the rest of the way in the Norman Super Regional.
The Sooners fell to Mississippi State, 11-9, in the first game on Friday.
The Bulldogs are one win away from their first-ever Women’s College World Series. OU is at risk of ending a streak of nine consecutive WCWS appearances.
Follow along for live updates from Oklahoma-Mississippi State Game 2:
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There has been limited offense through two innings in Game 2.
Xiane Romero struck out looking, Kinley Keller grounded out and Kiarra Sells struck out looking.
Isabela Emerling singled and Abby Dayton walked but Sydney Barker struck out to end the inning.
Morgan Stiles flew out to right center, Tatum Silva lined out to first base and Nadia Barbary grounded out in the first.
Kai Minor grounded out, Ella Parker walked and Kendall Wells struck out swinging before interfering with the Mississippi State catcher’s throw to second.
Oklahoma is starting lefty Audrey Lowry in Game 2 of the Norman Super Regional. Lowry allowed four earned runs in 1 ⅓ innings in Friday’s loss.
Here’s the rest of OU’s starting lineup:
The Oklahoma Sooners and Mississippi State Bulldogs continue their best-of-three NCAA super regional series Saturday afternoon at Love’s Field in Norman.
Chris Plank (play-by-play) will have the OU radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.
Best-of-three series played May 21-23 or May 22-24. All times Central. The eight winners of super regionals advance to the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City:
Game 3 (if necessary): TBD Sunday, May 24
Game 1: UCLA 9, UCF 1 (5)
Game 2: 8 p.m. CT Saturday, May 23 (ESPN)
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