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Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso called out the NCAA over the WCWS format for the "if necessary" game. "It's unfair for the athletes," Gasso said.

The 2-seeded Sooners have to beat 16-seeded Oregon to see another day at the 2025 Women's College World Series.

Texas softball is rolling in the Women's College World Series after finally overcoming No. 2 seed Oklahoma. Next, they face Tennessee.

Reigning NCAA softball champion Oklahoma avoided elimination against Oregon in the 2025 WCWS. Check out updates, scores and highlights from the game:

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The Longhorns and Red Raiders are expected to turn out for the biggest stage in college softball, especially since they aren't too far away.

Oklahoma softball won the last 4 national titles. But it'll have to beat Topeka native and Texas Tech star NiJaree Canady twice for a chance to make it five.