FSU softball vs Oklahoma game recap: FSU's season ends in sweep in Game 2 of NCAA super regionals (2024)

• The winner of the best-of-3 series advances to the Women's College World Series.
• In Game 1 on Thursday, Oklahoma beat Florida State 11-3 in five innings.

It is a must-win for Florida State softball in Game 2 of the NCAA super regional. After being shut down by Oklahoma in Game 1, the Seminoles must beat the Sooners to extend the series to a decisive Game 3, which would be on Saturday at 7 p.m.

If FSU falls, it will be the second year in a row that the Seminoles get swept by the Sooners in the NCAA softball tournament. FSU lost to Oklahoma in last year's Women's College World Series championship.

FSU coach Lonni Alameda said after the game that she would make adjustments to the pitching defense after the Seminoles allowed four home runs. Game 1 ended in a run rule after a walk by the Sooners made it 11-3 in the fifth inning.

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FSU's season has come to an end with 4-2 loss

With only one last chance of avoiding a sweep, Florida State couldn't deliver in the end. Oklahoma's defense shut down all three batters, Haile Wacaster, Jaysoni Beachum and Kalei Harding.

Oklahoma will continue on its quest for a four-peat in the WCWSThe Seminoles finished the year with a 46-15 record.

Oklahoma is three outs away from sweeping FSU softball

Oklahoma's defense continued to keep FSU grounded. In a quick bottom sixth inning, two big defensive plays by Cydney Sanders gave FSU its first two outs.

Amaya Ross was grounded out on the next bat that would end the inning. Pitcher Nicole May replaced Karlie Keeney in the circle.

With no runs or hits, FSU has one more chance to keep extending super regionals, but the defense must take care of business in the Top 7.

FSU softball holds Oklahoma scoreless to end sixth inning

FSU softball managed to pull through another scoreless inning by stranding three Oklahoma runners on base and allowing three walks. On a 3-2 pitch from Ashtyn Danley, the inning ended on a fielder's choice in second base.

Oklahoma was held scoreless and had no runs, giving FSU another chance to tally more runs in the next inning.

Jaysoni Beachum misses second home run. Kalei Harding hits her first home run for FSU softball

Jaysoni Beachum was on the verge of her second solo home run of the night, but centerfielder Jayda Coleman shut the door with a leaping homerun saved catch, giving Oklahoma's first out of the innings.

Fortunately enough, FSU got a home run anyway, thanks to the hands of Kalei Harding. Florida State cut Oklahoma's lead in half with two outs left. Freshman Isa Torres doubled on the next bat after Michaela Edenfield ground out.

The inning ended with Devyn Flaherty grounded out with the score remaining 4-2.

Oklahoma's freshman Kassidi Pickering hits homerun

The Oklahoma Sooner found the inning it needed. After scoring its second run on a wild pitch, freshman Kassidi Pickering knocks a two-run homer to extend OU's lead to 4-1.

FSU ended the inning, allowing three runs and four hits in the top fifth. Oklahoma has seven total runs.

Freshman pitcher Ashtyn Danley re-enters for FSU softball

FSU coach Lonni Alameda makes another pitching change after Oklahoma scored its second run of the night. Ashtyn Danley re-entered the ballgame for Mimi Gooden. Danley started in the first inning

FSU freshman MiMi Gooden replaces Markenna Reid

Markenna Reid lasted two innings for Florida State softball. Freshman Mimi Gooden took over in the fourth inning. FSU kept OU scoreless and only allowed one hit.

The Seminoles look to take advantage offensively after remaining efficient on defense.

FSU freshman Jaysoni Beachum evens the score with solo home run

Florida State's freshman slugger Jaysoni Beachum has been in a home run slump this month, but that ended in the third inning.

Beachum knocked a solo home run in the bottom third to tie the game at one. It will be her 16th home run of the year. Beachum is a finalist for TUCCI/NFCA Division IFreshman of the Year.

Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso made a pitching change. Karlie Keeney became the relief pitcher for Kierston Deal.

Oklahoma scores an unearned run in third inning

Oklahoma strategically scored 1-0 on an unearned run. After FSU's infielders were distracted from catching Ella Parker stealing, Tiare Jennings ran to home plate for OU's first score.

It will be the Sooner's only score as Reid threw her strikeout to end the third inning.

Florida State misses opportunity to score runs

Similar to Thursday night, FSU has found ways to get on base. However, when the bases were loaded, the Seminoles failed to score some runs.

Despite allowing a hit, a walk and an error, Oklahoma left all three runners stranded to end the inning. Katie Dack was the pinch hitter who was last at-bat.

The last out was on a pop-up fly. The game remains scoreless, heading into the top third.

FSU softball keeps OU scoreless in first two innings

So far, so good for Florida State's defense. The Seminoles kept Oklahoma scoreless in the first two innings.

FSU left the bases loaded in the first inning with Ashtyn Danley in the lineup. Markenna Reid pitched the next inning and ended in a 1-2-3.

FSU coach Lonni Alameda changes up lineup. Markenna Reid expects to play

Lonni Alameda said in Thursday's loss that she was going to make some adjustments. That adjustment shows in FSU's starting lineup.

Freshman pitcher Ashtyn Danley makes her second straight start. However, Markenna Reid will also be in the lineup as the designated player. It will be Reid's first game back since April 21.

In the batting lineup, freshman slugger Jaysoni Beachum will be FSU's leadoff batter. Kaley Mudge moved to the sixth spot. Jahni Kerr moved to center field from right field. Kalei Harding will start at right field.

Starting lineups for Oklahoma-FSU softball

Here is FSU's starting lineup:

1. 3B Jaysoni Beachum
2. RF Kalei Harding
3. C Michaela Edenfield
4. SS Isa Torres
5. 2B Devyn Flaherty
6. LF Kaley Mudge
7. CF Jahni Kerr
8. 1B Amaya Ross
9. P Ashtyn Danley
10. DP Markenna Reid

Here is Oklahoma's lineup:

1. CF Jayda Coleman
2. SS Tiare Jennings
3. DP Ella Parker
4. 3B Alyssa Brito
5. RF Kasidi Pickering
6. C Kinzie Hansen
7. LF Riley Boone
8. 2B Alynah Torres
9. 1B Cydney Sanders
10. SP Kierston Deal

Game 1 recap: Alyssa Brito, Tiare Jennings blast Oklahoma past FSU

Florida State struggled to keep up with Oklahoma, and Game 1 ended with the Sooners taking it by a run rule with an 11-3 final score. The Seminoles managed to get on base but failed to gather runs. FSU only had four hits that night.

Senior infielder Devyn Flaherty led the Seminoles with two RBI off a single that tied the game at 2 in the third inning.

FSU also struggled with its pitching. The Sooners hit four home runs, two of which were hit by Alyssa Brito. The Seminoles allowed 11 runs and 11 hits. With the bases loaded, the game ended with a walk-off walk in the bottom fifth.

FSU softball highlights

When is the FSU gamein the NCAA softball tournament today?

• When:8 p.m. Friday, May 24
• Where:Love's Field, Norman, Oklahoma
• TV:ESPN2
• Streaming:WatchESPNand the ESPN app (TV provider subscription needed),fuboTV(7-dayfree trial),YouTube TV(2-week free trial),Hulu + Live TV(7-day free trial)

First pitch for Florida State vs. Oklahoma in the NCAA softball tournament is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma. The game can be seen onESPN2. Other streaming options includefuboTV, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

FSU softball schedule

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