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Head Coach Patty Gasso during the game against Texas on May 31.

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Juliana "Goose" Hutchens has committed to OU softball, per her X announcement. 

Hutchens, an in-state catcher, ranks as the No. 2 recruit in the 2027 class. During her sophomore year at Wagoner High School, she recorded a state-record 23 home runs in a season. She was also selected to be a part of USA Softball's under-18 team this past summer and will compete in the U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Sept. 27-Oct. 2. 

This marks OU softball's first commitment in the class of 2027. 

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