Social media reacts to Sooners walk-off win in Love’s Field grand opening
The wait was well worth it as the Oklahoma Sooners provided more magic in the grand opening of Love’s Field.
Up against a game Miami Red Hawks squad, the Sooners were pushed several times throughout the seven-inning thriller. And once again, as they’ve done for more than a year now, the Oklahoma Sooners found a way to win.
There were a number of contributions throughout the contest as OU battled back from a 3-0 deficit in the first to go ahead 7-3 to enter the seventh. But ast Miami (OH) tied the game on three straight home runs in the top of the seventh, it was Kinzie Hansen that provided the magic for Oklahoma in the bottom half of the inning.
Hansen ended the dramatic Love’s Field opener with a two-run shot to win the game and keep the Sooners undefeated season and record win-streak intact.
Here’s how social media reacted to the win.
The Moment
I haven’t even told @kinziehansen this yet, but Rudi starts her first TBall season this weekend & guess what # she is?
#9❤️ pic.twitter.com/Wq5RVT0jU9
— Jen Schroeder (@jen_schro) March 2, 2024
She's Super Human
Now wait just a damn second. #BOOMER 😂🙌🏻 https://t.co/7QGU2IOaKo pic.twitter.com/U7NG23AQon
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) March 1, 2024
OL Daniel Akinkunmi taking in the scene
First ever softball game 🥎 pic.twitter.com/kOR4hhdg9H
— Daniel Akinkunmi (@official_Grind4) March 1, 2024
What a legacy
The foundation that Marita laid for the program Patty built. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/13tjGNOwip
— Natalie Davis-Jones (@Natalie92Davis) March 2, 2024
Clutch Gene
I challenge anyone to find a more clutch player than @kinziehansen in any sport at any level. Unbelievable!
— 🥎🏉Jason 🏀⚾️ (@JasonRhea1) March 1, 2024
Full Circle Moment
Kinzie Hansen walked-off the last home game at Marita Hynes Field.
Kinzie Hansen walked-off the first game at Love's Field.
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) March 1, 2024
They just get things done
KINZIE HANSEN 💣
Sooners win 9-7 on a walk-off home run. Another historic win for Oklahoma.
— Tara Henry (@notarabledays) March 1, 2024
The Captain's Built Different
Never a doubt.
Senior Captain walks it off.
Loves Field debut dub.
68 straight.
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) March 1, 2024
The one and only
Kinzie Freakin Hansen!!!
— Locked On Sooners Podcast (@LockedOnSooners) March 1, 2024
Cinema
Walk-off home run from the captain to open the stadium…. Poetic
— Joe Castiglione Jr. (@JoeCJr29) March 1, 2024
Best in the land
As advertised 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Af9xhhco1K
— Chris Plank (@PlankShow) March 1, 2024
The Hero, the Icon, Kinzie Hansen
The Hero at 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞ᵀᴹ#ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/53HsoPjcaL
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) March 1, 2024
Toby Keith present
“Toby Time” here at Love’s 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FKjC2AHp1O
— Alex Storako (@alexstorako) March 1, 2024
Building on a legacy
They kept the old wall. 🥹🥰#lovesfield pic.twitter.com/daliqygTFd
— JR (@sleepysooner) March 1, 2024
Iconic
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) March 1, 2024
Softball school
Spoke with Jocelyn Alo about Love's Field: "For the University of Oklahoma to support us and this decision and knowing that we’re going to bring in revenue year after year, I think OU might be a softball school now." #Sooners
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) March 1, 2024
No Doubter
When Kinzie Hansen hit that ball, she knew pic.twitter.com/CGVfJf49UR
— Tattoo Baker 🎥✨ (@QB1TATT00) March 1, 2024
Hansen put the exclamation point on the story
Walk-off home run from the captain to open the stadium…. Poetic
— Joe Castiglione Jr. (@JoeCJr29) March 1, 2024
Hard to imagine stopping Oklahoma
The best softball program with the best coach, best recent recruiting classes, longest win streak and largest fanbase, now has the best facility in the sport.
Yeah, it’s not slowing down anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/B3rmobW2KC
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) March 1, 2024
The Jewel of the Softball World
Did two walkarounds Love's Field during the dedication ceremony.
Unfair to totally judge it today since there's still work to be done (bleachers are still being assembled 20 minutes until gates open, but they'll be done).
But this facility is amazing. #Sooners
— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) March 1, 2024
"Is this heaven?"
This place is amazing! pic.twitter.com/HPUTNCrLp2
— SoonerBornSoonerBred (@SoonerBornSoon1) March 1, 2024
Worth the Trip
The first OU fans to scan tickets at Love’s Field.
They drove all the way from Virginia! pic.twitter.com/igCYHb41c7
— The REF (@KREFsports) March 1, 2024
Took a village to create a masterpiece
I’m fortunate that my staffs hard work gets noticed, but I want to give it up to the other countless OU staff, most of them behind the scenes, that worked their tails off to pull off what they did to get this new stadium ready for play. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/fAV4rlQtIX
— Jason Faires (@JasonFaires) March 2, 2024