Freshman right-handed pitcher Ella Kate Smith during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Freshman right-handed pitcher Keegan Baker during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball players celebrate a home run during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Allyssa Parker during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Junior outfielder Chaney Helton during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Junior outfielder Macie Harter bats during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Junior outfielder Chaney Helton during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball head coach Patty Gasso speaks with players during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Young OU softball fans during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Love's Field during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Young OU softball fans high-five the Patty Gasso statue outside Love's Field following an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball players celebrate a home run during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU fan holds a softball during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU fan during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Senior utility Ella Parker, left, and sophomore catcher Kendall Wells miss a ball near the dugout during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball helmets sit in cubbies beneath a sign for the Patti & Phil Kramer Family Home Dugout during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Love's Field during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball head coach Patty Gasso congratulates freshman infielder Ki'ele Ho-Ching during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Love's Field during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Junior right-handed pitcher Miali Guachino during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball players celebrate a home run during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball fan records head coach Patty Gasso as she thanks attendees for their dedication and support during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU fan during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Sophomore catcher Kendall Wells during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU softball head coach Patty Gasso, left, walks with junior outfielder Adi Hansen during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU fans during an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
OU and USAO coaches talk after an exhibition game on Oct. 23, 2026.
The Patty Gasso statue stands outside the entrance to Love's Field following an exhibition game against USAO on Oct. 23, 2026.
Ameer Ailumerab
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