Sooners Win Game 1 Of Wcws Championship

Oklahoma Softball Continues to Dominate

Sooners Win Game 1 of WCWS Championship

NORMAN, Okla. - The No. 21-ranked Oklahoma softball team defeated archrival Texas 8-3 in Game 1 of the 2024 Women's College World Series championship on Wednesday night. The Sooners are now one win away from their fourth straight national title.

Maxwell Shines for Sooners

Oklahoma pitcher Kelly Maxwell was dominant in the circle, allowing just three runs on six hits over seven innings. She struck out six batters and did not walk a single batter. Maxwell's performance was key in keeping the Sooners in the game.

Sooners Rally in Late Innings

Oklahoma trailed 3-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, but the Sooners rallied to score four runs and take the lead. Grace Lyons hit a two-run double to tie the game, and Jayda Coleman followed with a two-run homer to give the Sooners a 5-3 lead.

The Sooners added three more runs in the sixth inning to extend their lead to 8-3. Jocelyn Alo hit a solo homer, and Tiare Jennings and Lyons each drove in a run with singles.

Oklahoma Looks to Clinch Title

The Sooners will have a chance to clinch the national championship on Thursday night in Game 2 of the WCWS championship series. Oklahoma will face Texas again at 7 p.m. CT.

Conclusion

Oklahoma softball continues to show why they are the best team in the country. The Sooners have now won 13 consecutive games in the WCWS and are one win away from their fourth straight national title. Oklahoma's pitching has been dominant throughout the tournament, and the Sooners' offense has been timely and productive. Oklahoma will look to close out the series and win the national championship on Thursday night against Texas.