Game Time Set for Oklahoma and Mississippi State's Super Regional Finale
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The winner-take-all Game 3 of the Norman Super Regional between Oklahoma and Mississippi State is scheduled for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Love’s Field, with the game airing on ESPN.
- Oklahoma and Mississippi State are tied after two games, with Mississippi State winning Game 1 (11-9) and Oklahoma dominating Game 2 (7-1), setting up a decisive final matchup.
- The winner will advance to the 2026 Women’s College World Series to face either Florida or Texas Tech, who are also tied in their Gainesville Super Regional.
- Oklahoma seeks to return to the WCWS for the 10th consecutive year, while Mississippi State aims for its first-ever WCWS appearance under head coach and former OU star Samantha Ricketts.
- Both teams face critical pitching decisions for Game 3, with Oklahoma’s Audrey Lowry and Mississippi State’s Peja Goold and Alyssa Faircloth having mixed performances in the first two games.