The No. 2-seeded Oklahoma Sooners softball team is set to compete against California at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday in the Norman Regional of the NCAA Tournament. The Sooners, with a season record of 46-7, opened the regional with a commanding 8-0 victory over Boston University on Friday. Meanwhile, California, sporting a record of 36-19, secured a narrow 1-0 win against Omaha in their first match of the tournament.
For those interested in watching the game, it will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
The regional schedule showcases the following matchups:
– Game 1 (Friday): California 1, Omaha 0
– Game 2 (Friday): Oklahoma 8, Boston University 0 (in five innings)
– Game 3 (Saturday): Oklahoma vs. California at 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
– Game 4 (Saturday): Elimination game featuring Omaha against Boston University at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
– Game 5 (Saturday): Elimination game featuring the loser of Game 3 against the winner of Game 4 at 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
– Game 6 (Sunday): The winner of Game 3 faces the winner of Game 5 at 1 p.m. (TBD)
– Game 7 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD at 3:30 p.m. (TBD)
With impressive performances so far, the Sooners look to carry their momentum forward in this crucial matchup against California. Fans are eager to see if Oklahoma can continue its strong showing and advance further in the tournament.