Twitter reacts to Oklahoma’s win over Florida State and 3rd straight national championship
The Oklahoma Sooners are the back-to-back-to-back national champions. Oklahoma clinched its third straight national title, sixth in the last decade and seventh overall with a 3-1 win over Florida State on Thursday night.
It was another in a long line of incredibly clutch performances for what is being deemed the greatest softball team in the history of the sport. With their 61-1 record, the Sooners are the winningest team in the sport’s history. They finished the season on a 53-game winning streak and became the first program to score 500 runs in three straight seasons.
Their ace, Jordy Bahl, went 4-0 in the Women’s College World Series, and didn’t allow a run in the effort. She threw two shutouts, including in Game 1, and had two relief appearances of at least three innings that led to Sooners wins. For her effort, she was named the Most Outstanding Player.
The national title win was the culmination of a season filled with pressure-packed moments and incredible comebacks during their dominant run.
These Oklahoma Sooners somehow found a way to raise the bar yet again for the college softball world. They found a way to still amaze a fan base that has been in awe for years at what Patty Gasso’s program is capable of.
And in the win that clinched their third straight national title, the Sooners received a strong performance from Alex Storako, an incredible defensive play from Jayda Coleman, back-to-back home runs from Cydney Sanders and Grace Lyons and another dominant performance from ace Jordy Bahl.
From the first pitch to the final out, Twitter was buzzing, but it reached a fever pitch when Oklahoma clinched their third straight national title.
The Moment
𝐃𝐀𝐖𝐆PILE 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/hkhNXGEIf1
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) June 9, 2023
Coach Patty Gasso
7️⃣ natties for Patty! ❤️ @GassoPatty #WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/bI4us8cXIL
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 9, 2023
Another Angle
BAHL GAME pic.twitter.com/z63qb2SEWJ
— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) June 9, 2023
An Incredible Decade
6 Championships over the last 10 years.
3 in a row.
Most winningest softball team in history.
The Big Bad Oklahoma Sooners.
— Jen Schroeder (@jen_schro) June 9, 2023
So many W's
Current win streak:
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!! pic.twitter.com/M98QCKHUSJ
— The REF (@KREFsports) June 9, 2023
Greatest Ever
Enjoy it. Celebrate it. And soak it in, Sooner Nation. You have witnessed the greatest team in softball history.
— Summer of George (@GeorgeStoia) June 9, 2023
A dominant performance for Jordy
I’m not sure where what Jordy Bahl did at this #WCWS ranks in the best individual performances in OU athletics’ history…but it’s gotta be way up there on the list!
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) June 9, 2023
What a run
One proud alum! This team is so good because they do it for someONE and something bigger than themselves, not the accolades or even the wins. BOOOOMMMMEEEERRRR💍
— Shay Knighten (@_shayknighten) June 9, 2023
THE BEST
Y⭕️UR BEST should be your TRADEMARK🏆🎉☝🏾
CONGRATULATIONS @OU_Softball “The BEST” is this TEAMS’ LEGACY🫡 pic.twitter.com/jffes5SPhF— Brent Venables (@CoachVenables) June 9, 2023
K1 recognizing the greatness
Not even fair at this point.. congrats!🙌🏽 @OU_Softball
— Kyler Murray (@K1) June 9, 2023
Numbers are incredible
The 2023 Oklahoma Sooners Softball by the numbers:
• 61-1 W/L record
• 28 wins via run-rule
• 501 runs scored
• 59 runs allowed
• 117 home runs
• 35 shutouts
• 19 errors
• 460 K's thru 386 innings
• 53-game win streak— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) June 9, 2023
Synergy
Football 🤝 Softball
Winning their 7th national title against FSU
— Bob Stoops Army ⭕️🙌 (@BobStoopsArmy_) June 9, 2023
Elite Offense
5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ @OU_Softball pic.twitter.com/Ovpr1vTA88
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 9, 2023
Incredible Standard They've Set
Unapologetic dominance. Seven. Magical WCWS for Jordy. Magical record-breaking season for the #Sooners. Incredibly, this program keeps raising the bar.
— Josh Helmer (@JoshOnREF) June 9, 2023
Witnessing History
What a time to be alive!! So proud of this team!! So proud to be a Sooner!! And so happy to have shared this with my Twitter friends! Boomer Sooner FOREVER!!!
— Kari (@kkirtley26) June 9, 2023
What a Scene in Oklahoma City
THIS IS SO COOL! These athletes deserve this and so much more. Thousands in the stands, and a million more tuning in, they are obviously doing something right. If you aren’t a fan of softball and inspired by this, you’re truly missing out. https://t.co/oJR876ggEa
— Shay Knighten (@_shayknighten) June 9, 2023
Nobody Better
Proud proud alum of the best program in the NATION!
And STILL @OU_Softball… Coach you are THE greatest… these players are THE greatest…
What a gift to the softball world. BOOMER!!!!!!! https://t.co/IsWzEYxDhp
— Lauren Chamberlain (@LChamberlain44) June 9, 2023
Unbelievable Run
Oklahoma Softball ends their season on a 53-game win streak, probably the greatest NCAA team in any sport. Unbelievable stuff. https://t.co/N2HxvR6AP4 pic.twitter.com/AIB9ZND4qf
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 9, 2023
OMG
If you think OU takes a step back next year, I've got some bad news. Jordy Bahl, Rylie Boone, Alyssa Brito, Jayda Coleman, Kierston Deal, Jocelyn Erickson, Kinzie Hansen, Tiare Jennings, Nicole May, Sophia Nugent, Cydney Sanders and Alynah Torres are all set to return in '24.
— Seth Oliveras (@SethOliveras) June 8, 2023
What a performance
Congratulations @OU_Softball on 3 National Championships in a row! Best college softball team to ever play! Keep boasting about the Lord! And a special congratulations to my fiancé @grace_lyons5 for being a great captain and finishing her college career strong in the faith! 🏆
— Hangtime (@HangtimeYT) June 9, 2023
Sooner Nation taking it all in
Hall of Fame Stadium is still filled to the brim
— Jen Schroeder (@jen_schro) June 9, 2023
Alex Storako was a rock
HUGE props to Alex Storako.
Before tonight, her last start was way back on May 21st.
She gave you exactly what was needed. Four solid innings with just one run to pave the way for Jordy Bahl.
Incredible ending to an incredible career for Storako. 🫡
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) June 9, 2023
Samaje Sees Greatness
@OU_Softball congrats ladies!! Y’all did the dang thang… again!!!💍💍💍
— samaje perine (@samajp32) June 9, 2023
Jayda did Jayda things
Same stage, same result.
Jayda Coleman robs home runs in the Women's College World Series — less than a year apart. pic.twitter.com/NA6jZrpt4F
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 9, 2023
All them Rings for the GOAT
WOW!!! S/O Patty ! @OU_Softball
💍💍💍💍💍💍 pic.twitter.com/5jsMVTksEa— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 9, 2023
A dominant performance
WCWS Most Outstanding Player
Runs scored – 2
Runs allowed – 0
Jordy Bahl’s performance should go down as one of the most legendary in WCWS history. pic.twitter.com/JcPrx4MiAm
— Tyler McComas (@Tyler_McComas) June 9, 2023
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