Michigan
OU softball rolls past Michigan to reach 16th straight NCAA Tournament Super Regional
NORMAN — Oklahoma softball is headed to its 16th consecutive Super Regional.
The No. 3 overall seeded Sooners defeated Michigan 8-1 in the NCAA Tournament Norman Regional final on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,947 at Love’s Field. OU will host Mississippi State or Saint Mary’s next weekend.
Speedy center fielder KaI Minor led the Sooners offensively, finishing 2 for 5 at the plate with a home run, a double and three runs scored. Isabela Emerling and Gabbie Garcia added two hits, while Ailana Agbayani recorded two hits and a solo homer.
In the circle, Audrey Lowry allowed just one earned run on three hits with three strikeouts and zero walks in 4 ⅔ innings. In relief, senior Kierston Deal struck out one in a full inning and Sydney Berzon tossed a hitless 1 ⅓ innings.
OU outhit Michigan 9-3 in the win.
The Sooners jumped out to an early three-run lead in the first inning after Minor ripped a double to left center, her third leadoff double in four games, while Ella Parker walked and Gabbie Garcia singled Minor in. Then, with the bases loaded, Isabela Emerling singled down the left field line to score Garcia and Kasidi Pickering, who was hit by a pitch.
OU added a run in the second and fourth, two in the fifth and one in the seventh to finish off the Wolverines. Minor crushed her 11th home run of the season 261 feet to deep left center field in the fourth.
The Sooners will begin Super Regional play on either Thursday or Friday. Mississippi State and Saint Mary’s meet in the Eugene Regional final at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Here’s a recap of the Sooners-Wolverines NCAA Tournament game:
Ailana Agbayani extended OU’s lead in the seventh with a solo homer to right field.
It was Agbayani’s second hit and second RBI of the day.
End 6: Oklahoma 7, Michigan 1 | Kierston Deal, Sydney Berzon handle Wolverines
Michigan was sat down in order in the sixth.
Sydney Berzon entered to record the third out of the inning after Kierston Deal ended her day with a strikeout in one full inning.
Kasidi Pickering popped up, Allyssa Parker fouled out and Abby Dayton grounded out in the sixth.
Audrey Lowry’s day is finished after she allowed just one earned run on three hits with three strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.
Kierston Deal recorded the final out of the fifth.
OU added two runs to its lead in the fifth.
Ailana Agbyani doubled to center field, scoring Abby Dayton. Then, Ella Parker walked with the bases loaded to score Agbayani.
Jenissa Conway, Sydney Hastings and Erin Hoehn all grounded out for Michigan in the fourth.
Kai. Minor.
The Sooners’ freshman center fielder crushed a solo home run to center field to give OU a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning.
Audrey Lowry forced two groundouts and struck out Ella Stephenson in the third.
Lowry has allowed one earned run on three hits with three strikeouts through three.
Abby Dayton flew out, Isabela Emerling struck out and Ailana Agbayani grounded out in the third.
Erin Hoen, Michigan’s current pitcher, smacked a solo shot 229 feet to left center field to put the Wolverines on the board. It was the first run OU has given up this weekend in the Norman Regional.
Ella Parker ended the inning with a diving catch.
Kai Minor reached on a fielder’s choice and scored her second run of the day following an Ella Parker single and Gabbie Garcia flyout. The RBI was Garcia’s second of the day.
Michigan starter Gabby Ellis’ day ended after one time through OU’s lineup. She allowed three earned runs and two walks in a full inning.
Erin Hoehn, in the Wolverines’ lineup as designated player, took over in the circle and allowed a hit and walk.
Michigan left fielder Ella Stephenson singled but the Wolverines stranded her at first.
Kai Minor is inevitable. The Sooners’ speedy center fielder ripped a double to left center, her third leadoff double in four games before Ella Parker walked and Gabbie Garcia singled Minor in. It was Garcia’s 72nd RBI this season.
Then, with the bases loaded, Isabela Emerling singled down the left field line to score Garcia and Kasidi Pickering, who was hit by a pitch.
OU leads 3-0 early.
Oklahoma is starting sophomore left-hander Audrey Lowry against Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Norman Regional final on Sunday. Lowry started the Sooners’ 11-0 run-rule victory over Binghamton on Friday, allowing a leadoff single before retiring the next six batters she faced and striking out three across two innings.
Here’s OU’s starting lineup against the Wolverines:
- CF: Kai Minor
- RF: Ella Parker
- SS: Gabbie Garcia
- DP: Kasidi Pickering
- C: Kendall Wells
- LF: Abby Dayton
- 1B: Isabela Emerling
- 2B: Ailana Agbayani
- 3B: Sydney Barker
What time is Oklahoma vs Michigan today? When is OU softball game today?
- Date: Sunday, May 17
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma vs Michigan game starts at 2 p.m. CT Sunday from Love’s Field in Norman. If OU loses, Game 2 will start about 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.
What channel is Oklahoma vs Michigan today? Where to watch OU softball on TV, streaming
Oklahoma vs Michigan will be broadcast on SEC Network and streamed on ESPN+.
How to listen to OU softball on the radio
Chris Plank (play-by-play) will have the OU radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.
Norman Regional schedule
Double elimination from Friday-Sunday (May 15-17) at Love’s Field.
Friday’s games
Game 1: No. 3 Oklahoma 11, Binghamton 0 (5)
Game 2: Kansas 1, Michigan 0 (8)
Saturday’s games
Game 3: No. 3 Oklahoma 9, Kansas 0 (5)
Game 4: Michigan 6, Binghamton 0
Game 5: Michigan 12, Kansas 10
Sunday’s games
Game 6: No. 3 Oklahoma (50-8) vs. Michigan (36-21), 2 p.m.
Game 7 (if necessary): Rematch Game 6, 4:30 p.m.
OU softball highlights vs. Michigan
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 6, 2026, results for each game:
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes up to $99,999.99, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Michigan Lottery’s Regional Offices.
To claim by mail, complete a ticket receipt form, sign your winning ticket, and send it along with original copies of your government-issued photo ID and Social Security card to the address below. Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly. Claims should be mailed to:
Michigan Lottery
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Madison Heights, Michigan, city employees are working to repair six water main breaks that happened on Friday night, officials said.
City workers responded to the ruptures around 8:30 p.m. According to officials, crews with the Department of Public Services have since been working to make repairs.
Officials said Saturday morning that a break at 29633 Shackett Ave. was in the process of being repaired and incidents at the following locations are anticipated to be repaired by Sunday:
- 29604 Howard Ave.
- 26639 Groveland St.
- 26145 Delton St.
- 133 E. Barrett Ave.
- The intersection of 11 Mile Road and Vance Street
A break at 29090 Campbell Rd. was repaired by Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
As of Saturday morning, there is no boil water advisory in effect for residents, though officials said they may experience temporary outages or discolored water.
“If discoloration occurs, please run the cold water tap until the water clears,” officials said in a social media post. “We understand these issues are frustrating and appreciate your patience as our crews continue working to restore the system.”
Officials have yet to disclose what caused the breaks.
Editor’s note: This video previously aired on May 1, 2026
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Friday evening, the West Michigan Whitecaps honored Walker’s fire chief, who died unexpectedly last month.
Russell “Rusty” Shoultz, was well-known throughout West Michigan and among first responders nationwide. Walker Mayor Gary Carey previously called the loss “profound.”
Shoultz was appointed to the role of fire chief last summer and his first day was July 1. He had more than 30 years of experience in fire protection, law enforcement, emergency response and public health. Just before coming to Walker, he was chief of special operations for the St. George Fire Protection District near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Many first responders were in attendance Friday, with members of the fire department telling News 8 that it was impactful to see Shoultz honored.
Walker firefighter Brendan Bennett said Shoultz was already preparing the department for his retirement.
“Working with the skills he was teaching us, we still have the day to day things we have to do with our department and we’re still able to accomplish them well and I think he was getting us in a good spot for that,” Walker firefighter Brendan Bennett said.
— News 8’s Rachel Van Gilder and Katherine Connolly contributed to this report.
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