Mississippi State softball pulls off historic upset vs. Oklahoma, advances to WCWS
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For the first time in its history, Mississippi State softball is going to the Women’s College World Series.
The Bulldogs won the rubber match over No. 3 overall seed Oklahoma in Norman on Sunday afternoon, 6-0. The result made history on a number of levels for both Mississippi State and Oklahoma.
The Sooners will miss out on a trip to the WCWS for the first time since 2015. They’ve won 6 National Championships since their last campaign without reaching OKC.
The final score on Sunday, 6-0, was also meaningful. Per ESPN, This was the first time Oklahoma has been shutout in any game since 2019, snapping a streak of 399 consecutive contests with at least one run.
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The star of the day was Mississippi State pitcher Delainey Everett, who delivered her first complete game shutout of the season. She limited Oklahoma to just 3 hits on the day.
The Bulldogs will now prepare for their first-ever trip to OKC for the Women’s College World Series. They’re led by head coach Samantha Ricketts who played for the Sooners from 2006-09. She’s also the sister of Oklahoma softball legend Keilani Ricketts.
The 2026 Women’s College World Series will begin on May 28.
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Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
