Big 12 standings update: Oklahoma sweeps Baylor, Longhorns sweep Oklahoma State
The Oklahoma Sooners went on the road and swept a tough opponent to open their lead in the Big 12 standings to 3.5 games over the Texas Longhorns and four games up on Oklahoma State.
That provides the Sooners an opportunity to clinch the Big 12 regular season title when the Kansas Jayhawks come to town this weekend. With just two Big 12 series remaining before the Big 12 tournament, the Sooners are peaking with the postseason approaching.
The Sooners Tuesday night matchup against the Wichita State Shockers was canceled due to inclement weather.
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Here’s a look at the Big 12 softball standings after the weekend’s action.
Oklahoma Sooners
𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧' 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. #ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/N8j30ZQX3U
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) April 25, 2023
Record: 42-1
Big 12: 12-0
vs. top 25: 16-0
Streak: W34
Last week
Swept the Baylor Bears in shutout fashion, remaining undefeated in the Big 12. The Sooners haven’t allowed a run in conference play since their sweep of Texas.
Up Next
On the road at Tulsa (Wednesday) in the midweek before returning to the friendly confines of Marita Hynes Field for a weekend series vs. Kansas.
Texas Longhorns
For the first time since 1999, the Longhorns have recorded three consecutive walk-off wins in conference play‼️#HookEm pic.twitter.com/aqWLTLZH1n
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) April 22, 2023
Record: 39-9-1
Big 12: 11-4
vs. top 25: 5-5-1
Streak: W5
Last Week
The Texas Longhorns moved into second place in the conference after their sweep of Oklahoma State in Austin. They were tight contests, with the Longhorns outscoring the Cowgirls by a differential of just +5.
Up Next
Wednesday, the Longhorns will host UTSA and Sam Houston before the Baylor Bears come to town.
Oklahoma State Cowgirls
There's plenty of softball left to play.
Check in with @OSUcoachG at 6:30 p.m. CT on The Varsity Network as he previews the Cowgirls' final regular season road trip.#AllOne | @FuzzysStilly pic.twitter.com/PMCERL3Ygr
— OSU Cowgirl Softball (@cowgirlsb) April 24, 2023
Record: 39-8
Big 12: 8-4
vs. top 25: 10-6
Streak: L5
Last week
The Cowgirls went to Austin and came up empty in their top 10 matchup with the Texas Longhorns. They’re still one of the best teams in the country, but they’re in a rough stretch right now.
Up Next
Oklahoma State will travel to Lubbock this week for a weekend series against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Baylor Bears
Final #SicEm 🐻🥎 pic.twitter.com/SCP3mqcTD3
— Baylor Softball (@BaylorSoftball) April 23, 2023
Record: 34-13
Big 12: 4-8
vs. top 25: 4-7
Streak: L3
Last week
After a series win against Texas Tech, the Bears came up empty in their three-game series against Oklahoma. They failed to score a run in the three losses to the Sooners.
Up Next
Baylor has a chance to get back on track with a midweek matchup with Texas State and then a road trip to Ames to face last place Iowa State.
Kansas Jayhawks
Scoreboard power 💪 @olivia_bruno23 pic.twitter.com/13nrz1ycBC
— Kansas Softball (@KUSoftball) April 24, 2023
Record: 22-21
Big 12: 4-8
vs. top 25: 2-10
Streak: L2
Last week
Kansas dropped a nonconference battle with Missouri and then picked up a series win over Texas Tech. After losing 6-1 in the opener, the Jayhawks bounced back with a pair of shutout wins to move ahead of the Red Raiders in the Big 12 standings.
Up Next
Of course, it could be short-lived, with a trip to Norman on the horizon this week.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The final edition of Red Raiders in the Outfield features our freshman star Kailey Wyckoff!
Hear more about Kailey's path to Texas Tech, her favorite memory from her first season and the impact her mom has had on her! pic.twitter.com/SFcu9XLt2Z
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) April 25, 2023
Record: 30-19
Big 12: 4-11
vs. top 25: 2-9
Streak: L2
Last week
Texas Tech’s struggles continued this weekend against Kansas in their series loss. They’ve lost seven of nine to drop to 4-11 in the Big 12.
Up Next
A tough matchup is on the way, with Oklahoma State on the way to town for a three-game series.
And now @spelhaug_carli goes OVER the scoreboard!! 💣💣
That's our first baseman's second dinger of the day!
B6| ISU 6, CSU 2
🌪️🥎🌪️ pic.twitter.com/sm8T3Dynt2
— Iowa State Softball (@CycloneSB) April 22, 2023
Record: 18-27
Big 12: 2-10
vs. top 25: 1-7
Streak: W1
Last week
The Cyclones went 4-2 last week in nonconference play, including a series split with Colorado State.
Up Next
Iowa State will take on the Baylor Bears at home. It’s a good challenge for an improving Cyclones team, but the Bears will be eager to get back to their winning ways.
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