How underdog Mississippi State softball turned into top dog vs OU, made first WCWS
Mississippi State softball has made history by advancing to its first Women's College World Series after defeating Oklahoma. The Bulldogs, seen as underdogs, eliminated the No. 3 Sooners in a surprising victory. They will face Texas Tech in the opening round of the tournament.
- ▪Mississippi State softball defeated Oklahoma 6-0 in Game 3 of the NCAA Tournament super regional.
- ▪This victory marks the Bulldogs' first appearance in the Women's College World Series.
- ▪Mississippi State was not expected to win against the highly favored Sooners.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 00:18:36 +0000 |
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