Coach Kenny Gajewski and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls continue the 2026 softball season Friday with a doubleheader against San Jose State and California at Stanford.

Third-ranked Oklahoma's lineup was largely held in check on Thursday, but the Sooners did just enough late to beat Arizona State.

University of Oklahoma head softball coach Patty Gasso announced Thursday that associate head coach Jennifer Rocha did not travel with the Sooners for this week's season-opening games in Arizona due to a health matter. Rocha, who is OU's pitching coach, will be away from the team for an undetermined period.

University of Oklahoma head softball coach Patty Gasso announced Thursday that associate head coach Jennifer Rocha did not travel with the Sooners for this week’s season-opening games in Arizona due to a health matter. Rocha, who is OU’s pitching coach, will be away from the team for an undetermined period.

OU softball coach Patty Gasso says her 2026 team might be her 'most prepared group yet,' inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers.