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CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 03: Suzannah Lillian Brookshire Gonzalez #5 of Mexico hits a single in the Sixth inning against United States during the Preliminary Round match at Akitsu Stadium on day two of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 3, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners drop in rankings after back-to-back losses

Oklahoma softball: Sooners drop back-to-back games

Oklahoma softball: Sooners defeat No. 4 Arizona in Hillenbrand Invitational

Oklahoma softball: Sooners roll through 2020 opening weekend

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 12: Keilani Johanna Ricketts #10 of United States pitches against Japan during their World Championship Final match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day eleven of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 12, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Three Sooners named to 2020 Player of the Year watch list

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 10: Monica Cecilia Abbott #14 of United States pitches against Australia during their Playoff Round at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day nine of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 10, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners ranked 2nd in preseason top-25 poll

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A general view of the helmets and bats of the against the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners again Big 12 preseason favorite

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A general view of the helmets and bats of the against the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners lose No. 2 pitcher to transfer portal

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Erika Jacqueline Anne Polidori #3 of Canada hits two run home run in the third inning against Australia during their Playoff Round match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day ten of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 11, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Championship loss does not define a team or a season

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: An overview of Maryvale Baseball Park during a spring training game between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers on March 10, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners sensational season ends in WCWS loss to UCLA

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 03: Suzannah Lillian Brookshire Gonzalez #5 of Mexico hits a single in the Sixth inning against United States during the Preliminary Round match at Akitsu Stadium on day two of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 3, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: WCWS championship series Game 1 loss by the numbers

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A general view of the helmets and bats of the against the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Do the Sooners have any life, fight left in WCWS?

SEPTEMBER 23 - BLACKTOWN: A general view of the softball game between women's Chinese and Canadian national teams, playing at the Blacktown Olympic Center, in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, on September 23, 2000. (Photo by Stephen Munday/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Defense derails top-seeded Sooners in WCWS humbling

SEPTEMBER 23 - BLACKTOWN: A general view of the softball game between women's Chinese and Canadian national teams, playing at the Blacktown Olympic Center, in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, on September 23, 2000. (Photo by Stephen Munday/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: No. 1 Sooners meet No. 2 UCLA for WCWS championship

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Kelsey Christine Stewart #7 of United States hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against Japan during their Playoff Round match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day ten of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 11, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: What you should know about Sooners’ WCWS history

OMAHA, NE - JUNE 26: A general view of the Arkansas Razorbacks batting helmet case in the dugout, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Oregon State Beavers on June 26, 2018 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners looking good for shot at WCWS championship

Omaha, NE - JUNE 28: A general view of TD Ameritrade Park during game two of the College World Series Championship Series between the Arizona Wildcats and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on June 28, 2016 at in Omaha, Nebraska. The Chanticleers won 5-4. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners don’t play many close games

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 12: Keilani Johanna Ricketts #10 of United States pitches against Japan during their World Championship Final match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day eleven of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 12, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Have fun finding a weakness in this Sooner squad

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 12: Valerie Ann Arioto #20 of United States in action during the World Championship Final match between United States and Japan at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day eleven of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 12, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners begin WCWS against No. 8 Alabama

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Keilani Johanna Ricketts #10 of United States pitches against Japan during their Playoff Round match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day ten of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 11, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Is this year’s team the best Sooner squad all-time?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A general view of the helmets and bats of the against the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners escape Wisconsin, advance to Super Regionals

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 12: Kelly Katlyn Barnhill #11 of United States looks on during the World Championship Final match between United States and Japan at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day eleven of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 12, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Wisconsin ends OU win streaks; forces one more game

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 03: Haylie McCleney #8 of United States hits two-run home run in the third inning against Mexico during the Preliminary Round match at Akitsu Stadium on day two of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 3, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Five reasons OU will win a 5th national championship

30 Jul 1996: A view of two softballs during the USA versus China women''s softball game in the 1996 Olympic Games at Golden Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Oklahoma softball seeded No. 1 in 2019 NCAA Championship

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Keilani Johanna Ricketts #10 of United States pitches against Japan during their Playoff Round match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day ten of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 11, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners will have to wait until NCAA Regionals to reach 50 wins

CHIBA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Aubree Aurielle Munro #1 of United States hits a solo home run in the third inning against Japan during their Playoff Round match at ZOZO Marine Stadium on day ten of the WBSC Women's Softball World Championship on August 11, 2018 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

Oklahoma softball: Sooners a heavy favorite in Big 12 Championship

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 11: Oklahoma Sooners fans cheer during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated TCU 38-20. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Oklahoma softball closes out second straight undefeated Big 12 season

NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 10: Members of the Oklahoma Sooners spirit squad perform during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 48-47. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Oklahoma softball ends Big 12 title chase with one-hit shutout win