For 1,453 days Sooner Nation got to relish cheering for the best college softball team in the country. But on Monday night, the reign finally ended.
The Oklahoma Sooners lost to Texas Tech 3-2 in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. It took nearly a complete rebuild from last year for OU and the best pitcher in the country for Tech to finally end the Sooners’ run of four straight national championships. It's the first time since 2018 that OU failed to reach the WCWS championship series.
NiJaree Canady shut down the Sooners for 6 2/3 innings and then some before Abigale Dayton with an 0-2 count had a pinch of Sooner Magic left and hit a two-run homer to tie the game 2-2. But the Red Raiders ultimately walked things off in the next frame to get to the championship series in their first-ever WCWS appearance.
And for the first time since 2019, the OU softball season ended with a loss. Since then, every other fan base had their year end with heartbreak, expect for Sooner Nation.
Sure, OU fans would prefer to still be celebrating, but there certainly wasn't any disappointment throughout Sooner Nation on Monday night. There was an unprecedented four straight titles to enjoy. Then this year, it was supposed to be all over after Patty Gasso had to replace nearly the entire roster, yet with nine freshmen on the roster, it still seemed like the Sooners' time would never end.
Sooner Nation on Monday night simply appreciated what had happened with anticipation for what's next.
Sooner Nation social media reactions after OU's loss
One final salute to the @OU_Softball four-peat...a feat unlike anything we've seen in #NCAASoftball history. #WCWS pic.twitter.com/yRDoINbPw7
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 3, 2025
Can’t always be last at the table..be prOUd of yOUr work when left on the field..makes yOU hungrier when yOU taste the bitter taste of defeat..always choose building vs buying coaching vs cash dreams vs dollars providence vs profit..Sooner Nation is prOUd of @OU_Softball BOOMER
— Brian Bosworth (@GotBoz44) June 3, 2025
College softball is in a better place today than it was the last time OU didn't finish on top. Think of how many people around the country have become fans of this game over the last five years. There are brand new programs making waves all over the place. Players are getting…
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) June 3, 2025
Heartbroken for my Sooners. This group will continue to be so so good. Can't wait to see them build off of this year.
— Lauren Gipson (@LChamberlain44) June 3, 2025
I feel deep that this was written for Nija. Absolutely enjoying watching her shine and want her to go all the way.
Damn, I love softball.
Whether you wanted OU to win or not…remember these girls are humans, daughters, sisters and lovers of this game.
— Alex Storako (@alexstorako) June 3, 2025
What they’ve accomplished this year has been unreal and I am so proud of each and every one of them.
Sooner Sisters forever ❤️
Thanks for taking us on the ride @OU_Softball!
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) June 3, 2025
Y’all are incredible!#Boomer
This may be an in-the-moment reaction, but during this four-year, nearly five-year championship run, what this Oklahoma team did this year—and this week, specifically, young team twice down to their last crack and battling back in the WCWS—was the most impressive of all.
— Joey Helmer (@joey_helmer) June 3, 2025
Praising God in all the wins and the losses. What a season❤️ This team is so special and I am so lucky to have witnessed God’s grace throughout it all. Boomer forever ❤️ https://t.co/9zS9eeI3jg
— Tiare Jennings (@_tiarejennings) June 3, 2025
But Sooner Nation knows this isn't the end.
I know everybody wanted us to lose, but to make it to the semi-finals with only one senior on our team…get ready haters…we aren’t going anywhere. 🥎 🥎 🥎 #BoomerSooner
— Tara (@rabidsooner) June 3, 2025
It took a generational talent to knock out an OU team with one returning senior and 3 starters. Hat tip to them because it almost didn’t happen.
— Juicy Smollayyy🏴☠️ (@legoJETTA) June 3, 2025
The softball world rejoices tonight. Live it up now. You’re going to see Dark Patti next year.
A heartbreaking end to an unforgettable ride!
— #1 Patty Gasso fan (@Nattys4Patty) June 3, 2025
This wasn’t the same team from last year, and that’s what made it special. A new crew with big shoes to fill, a target on their backs, and the pressure of a dynasty on their shoulders.
They weren’t supposed to make it this far. But… pic.twitter.com/HNlRMcsYv7
The quest for a 5 peat comes to an end in OKC. Hell of a year. And this was supposed to be a rebuilding year. We'll be back
— Barstool Sooners (@OUBarstool) June 3, 2025
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