Oklahoma Softball Praises God Live on ESPN Minutes After Winning Historic 4th Consecutive NCAA Title (2025)

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By Anthony AltomariJune 7, 2024 at 10:07am

The University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team continued their unprecedented reign of dominance on Thursday after securing the program’s fourth consecutive national championship.

The Sooners defeated the top-seeded Texas Longhorns 8-4 in Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series, capping off a historic season that saw Oklahoma post a sterling record of 59-7.



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As ESPN notes, the Sooners are now tied for sixth on the list of most consecutive national championships won by a college sports team.

However, as brilliant as the Lady Sooners were on the field, what the players did after their victory was just as, if not more, impressive.

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Just moments after the final out, ESPN reporter Holly Rowe spoke Sooners pitcher Kelly Maxwell, who made it known who she attributed the victory to.

“I knew I was gonna give all the glory to God,” Maxwell said.

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But it wasn’t just Maxwell who put her faith on display. Her teammate, outfielder Riley Boone, made sure to give praise to God during the post-game press conference.



Commenting on the season, Boone said she felt God’s “hand over this program” more than ever.

“People are watching us, and they’re asking questions about, why do you do what you do? How are you even able to do this? And the answer is always God,” she added.

Speaking on what the program’s fourth straight title means, Boone said that “it matters, but it doesn’t matter.”

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She clarified that “Spiritual-wise, this is unsatisfying.”

Boone said that, regardless of the team’s achievements, she’ll always remember what God has done for her and her teammates.

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“You remember the breakthroughs that God moves inside, Jada, Tia, Kelly, the baptisms. That’s what matters,” she explained.

And earlier in the week, outfielder Jayda Coleman said that win, lose or draw, she will always have Christ.

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“Even though I hit a home run, Jesus still loves me. If I would have struck out, Jesus still loves me.”

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— Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) June 5, 2024

This display of faith isn’t anything new for the Sooners. They gave all glory to God after their national championship victory last year, too.

You can’t help but admire these women. After winning four straight national titles, it would be easy to give yourself and your team all the glory.

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But, as Boone noted in the press conference, God is greater than the successes that we can have in this life.As Jesus said in John 18:36, His kingdom “is not of this world,” so we can’t expect the things in this life to come close to the glory we can encounter through God.

Everyone should adopt the sentiments of these women, and remember that, in the end, God is what truly matters.

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Oklahoma Softball Praises God Live on ESPN Minutes After Winning Historic 4th Consecutive NCAA Title (2025)

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Did Oklahoma softball give glory to God? ›

After their win, the Sooners gave the glory back to God, praying together on the field in front of thousands of fans. In a video shared by Christhlete on Instagram, the team chaplain, Sarah Roberts, is seen surrounded by the Oklahoma players as they pray together.

How many championships has Oklahoma softball won in a row? ›

Oklahoma lost 5-4 to Alabama in the 2012 national championship game and then proceeded to win seven of the next 11 titles — a stretch that has seen four straight championships in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. No other program has won four straight titles.

What years did Oklahoma softball win the World Series? ›

Seven of the state's eight titles come from the Oklahoma Sooners in the last 11 years: 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The other came in 2000. Patty Gasso has been at the helm for all of them.

Is Oklahoma softball the best ever? ›

With three consecutive national championships and seven titles, the Sooners rank third on the all-time list of winningest WCWS champions. No team has ever won four titles in a row, including the top two, University of California, Los Angeles and Arizona.

How much does Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso make? ›

Gasso, who has led the Sooners to four consecutive national titles, received a new deal that will average $2.05 million annually through the 2028 season, not including posssible performance bonuses.

Who has the most WCWS wins in a row? ›

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The Oklahoma Sooners swept the Texas Longhorns on Thursday to earn their fourth-straight Women's College World Series championship. It's the first time any team has won four straight championships in NCAA softball history.

What are some fun facts about Oklahoma softball? ›

Oklahoma has won their conference title 15 times, has won the Big 12 Conference tournament nine times, has been to the NCAA Tournament 30 times, has advanced to the NCAA Women's College World Series 17 times, and has won the NCAA championship 8 times.

What school has won the most NCAA softball championships? ›

UCLA has won the most NCAA softball championships, with 12. Despite having 13 total, the Bruins are listed as having 12 titles in the NCAA record books, as their 1995 championship was vacated after an investigation revealed that they gave out more scholarships than permitted under NCAA rules.

What state is softball most popular in? ›

Nearly 57% of the 21-player roster originates from California and Texas alone. For many years, California, and Southern California in particular, has been the country's hub for fastpitch softball. The state has 21 NCAA Division I programs, the most of any other state, and houses more than 130 total collegiate programs.

What coach has the most softball national championships? ›

Phil McSpadden, of the Oklahoma City Stars (Oklahoma City University), has won in excess of 1,900 games and garnered 10 national championships at the NAIA level. He is the all-time college leader in wins.

Why is WCWS always in Oklahoma? ›

However, thanks to Devon Park's capacity, historical standing, and central location, USA Softball has maintained it for over 30 years. The WCWS has occurred annually in Oklahoma City since 1990, except in 1996, when the event was in Columbus, Georgia, at the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Has Texas ever played in Oklahoma? ›

The Oklahoma–Texas game has been played in six locations. They have played in Norman and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, and Arlington, Austin, Dallas and Houston in Texas. The series began in 1900 and has been played in Dallas since 1912, except for 1913 (Houston), 1922 (Norman), and 1923 (Austin).

Has Texas ever beat OU? ›

Texas leads the series against Oklahoma, winning 63 games in 118 meetings. Thirty of the wins came before 1951 in 46 matches together. The longest winning streak for Texas was eight games between 1940 and 1947.

Is Patty Gasso retiring? ›

But sorry to the rest of college softball, because Gasso sure doesn't sound like she's contemplating retirement. “I'm ready to start coaching again, because I don't have to coach this,” said Gasso, gesturing toward the chairs where her star seniors had just sat.

Is the Oklahoma softball team religious? ›

“These girls know that when they win, they're gonna praise God. If they don't, they're going to be OK because they have God,” said University of Oklahoma softball chaplain Sarah Roberts. “Their faith is personal, yes, but it should never be private.” The team openly huddles in prayer and talks about their faith.

How much money does Oklahoma softball bring in? ›

SPORTOPERATING REVENUEOPERATING EXPENSES
Softball$2,979,420$6,827,063
Men's gymnastics$520,955$2,361,318
Women's gymnastics$916,635$4,640,309
Men's tennis$281,957$1,667,035
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Who did God show his glory? ›

Out of love and protection for His servant, God refused to show Moses His face because no man can see God and live. The Lord did, however, grant Moses' wish, to an extent, by showing him the hindquarters of His glory. As He did this, God gave Moses a mini sermon on His name, “The Lord” (Exodus 33:19-23).

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