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Oklahoma softball vs. Iowa State: How to watch Sooners' first Big 12 game

justin martinez, the oklahoman
·2 min read

The No. 1-ranked OU softball team will begin Big 12 play with a doubleheader against Iowa State on Saturday.

It marks the start of a three-game series for the Sooners (19-1), who will face the Cyclones (9-10) at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The teams were set to open the series on Friday night before adjusting due to weather concerns.

Here's what you need to know about the matchup.

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What time does OU softball vs. Iowa State start?

  • Date: Saturday, March 9

  • Time: 2 p.m. CT

  • Where: Love's Field in Norman

First pitch for the Sooners and Cyclones is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Saturday.

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What channel is OU vs. Iowa State softball on today?

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Three key players for OU softball

  • Freshman utility player Kasidi Pickering: Pickering has tallied 16 RBIs and 19 runs, and she boasts a team high batting average of .458.

  • Senior infielder Tiare Jennings: Jennings has recorded a team-high 22 RBIs to go along with 15 runs scored and six home runs on .431 hitting.

  • Senior pitcher Nicole May: May is 6-0 with a 1.50 ERA. She has a team-high 36 strikeouts to her name in 28 innings pitched.

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Three key players for Iowa State softball

  • Junior outfielder Angelina Allen: Allen has racked up team highs of 26 RBIs and eight home runs to go along with 17 runs scored on .545 hitting.

  • Senior outfielder Milaysia Ochoa: Ochoa boasts team highs of six stolen bases and 22 runs scored with a .365 batting averaging.

  • Senior pitcher Saya Swain: Swain is 4-1 with a 2.07 ERA. She has recorded a team-high 24 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings pitched.

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