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Florida softball vs Oklahoma live score, updates, highlights from WCWS semifinal game
Florida softball pulled off one of the biggest wins at the 2024 Women’s College World Series Monday and it looks to do the same Tuesday.
Facing elimination for the third consecutive day with their season on the line, the No. 4 Gators played perhaps their best game yet in Oklahoma City as Tim Walton’s squad put up nine runs against the reigning three-time national champions No. 2 Oklahoma Monday handing the Sooners their first NCAA Tournament loss since 2022.
Freshman pitcher Keagan Rothrock was stellar once again, striking out four in her 26th complete game of the season. But the explosiveness of the Gators’ lineup was the main storyline of Monday’s 9-3 victory for Florida. Skylar Wallace went 2-for-4 at the plate driving in three runs on two home runs in the contest while centerfielder Kendra Falby hit the first inside-the-park home run in the WCWS since 2014, on top of her run-saving catch in the second inning.
MORE: Watch Florida softball vs. Oklahoma in the WCWS semifinals with Fubo (free trial)
However, beating college softball’s Goliath back-to-back days won’t be an easy feat for Florida as only two teams have handed Oklahoma back-to-back losses this season: No. 1 Texas and No. 5 Oklahoma State. Texas punched its ticket to the championship series with a 1-0 win over Stanford Monday.
If Florida can pull out another win on Tuesday against the Sooners, it will face the Longhorns in the WCWS best-of-three championship series which begins on Wednesday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. It would be the first WCWS championship series the Gators have advanced to since finishing runner-up to Oklahoma in 2017.
With that, follow along here for live scores, updates and highlights of the Gators’ WCWS semifinal game against No. 2 Oklahoma:
Florida softball vs Oklahoma score
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Florida softball vs Oklahoma live updates, highlights
This section will be updated closer to first pitch, which is slated for 2 p.m. ET
What channel is Florida softball vs Oklahoma on today?
ESPN will air the Gators’ WCWS semifinal game against the Sooners. You can also stream the game on the ESPN app, ESPN+ or on Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial.
Florida softball vs Oklahoma start time
- Date: Tuesday, June 4
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
Florida and Oklahoma will square off against each other for the second straight day in the WCWS semifinals on Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. ET at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
Florida softball schedule 2024
Below is the full schedule for Florida’s postseason, starting with the Gainesville Regional of the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament. For the Gators’ full 2024 schedule, click here.
Gainesville Regional
- Friday, May 17: No. 4 Florida 6, FGCU 0
- Saturday, May 18: No. 4 Florida 9, South Alabama 1 (Final 5 Innings)
- Sunday, May 19: No. 4 Florida 9, South Alabama 1 (Final 5 Innings)
Gainesville Super Regional
- Friday, May 24: No. 4 Florida 4, Baylor 2
- Saturday, May 25: Baylor 5, No. 4 Florida 2
- Sunday, May 26: No. 4 Florida 5, Baylor 3
Women’s College World Series
- Thursday, May 30: No. 4 Florida 1, No. 5 Oklahoma State
- Saturday, June 1: No. 1 Texas 10, No. 4 Florida 0 (Final 5 Innings)
- Sunday, June 2 (Elimination Game): No. 4 Florida 6, No. 14 Alabama 4
- Monday, June 3 (Elimination Game): No. 4 Florida 9, No. 2 Oklahoma 3
- Tuesday, June 4: No. 4 Florida vs. No. 2 Oklahoma | 2 p.m. ET
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education has launched the Oklahoma Educator Launch & Mentorship Initiative, a statewide effort aimed at improving teacher recruitment and retention through training, mentorship and financial support for educators.
Oklahoma Teacher Initiative
The program includes a five-day Summer Launch Institute scheduled for July 27–31, 2026, followed by year-long mentorship support for first-year teachers.
OSDE said new teachers will be paired with experienced educators throughout the school year to help strengthen classroom readiness and long-term retention.
“Participating first-year teachers may earn up to $2,000 in stipends, while mentors may receive up to $10,000 for supporting new educators,” said Autumn Kouba, OSDE’s senior director of teacher recruitment and retention.
Focus On Teacher Recruitment and Retention
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields said the initiative is designed to support teachers early in their careers while recognizing experienced educators who serve as mentors.
“Recruiting great teachers is only part of the equation,” Fields said in a release. “We also have to ensure they feel supported, prepared, and encouraged to remain in the profession.”
Program Details
- Summer Launch Institute runs July 27–31, 2026
- First-year teachers can receive up to $2,000 in stipends
- Mentors may earn up to $10,000
- Retired educators and experienced teachers can apply as mentors
What happens next?
Applications are open now, and the Summer Launch Institute begins July 27, 2026.
From their favorite music to their Braum’s order, Oklahoma City-area high school athletes have a wide range of views.
The Oklahoman asked each athlete who attended an annual media day to answer those questions and more.
Let’s get to know the athletes in the Prep Spotlight:
Order book on Oklahoma HS basketball at ‘The Big House’
Logan Janaway, Washington
Sport: Golf
Class: Sr. | Ht./Wt.: 6-5/240
College choice: Seminole State
Social media: @janawaylogan (Instagram)
Favorite Braum’s order: “Chicken strip dinner”
Favorite pregame musical artist and/or song: “Firefly” by Ty Myers
What’s your dream career outside of being a professional athlete? “Pharmacist”
Who’s the best athlete you’ve played against?: “(Oklahoma State golfer and former Community Christian star) Collin Bond”
If you could change your school mascot, what would it be and why?: “Bugs because annoying”
Nick Sardis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Nick? He can be reached at nsardis@oklahoman.com or on Twitter at @nicksardis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Nick’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Three Oklahoma wildland fire task forces are headed to Kansas to assist with wildfires in southwest Kansas.
Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) said three task forces made up of fire departments from Major, Noble, and Washington counties would assist with ongoing wildfires near Ashland.
The task forces include 32 firefighters, 15 brush trucks, and 1 tender. Crews will be deployed for 12 hours, but that period could be extended.
“Oklahoma is ready to extend the Oklahoma standard as communities respond to these fires,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is activated and is deploying resources to assist local partners in need. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.”
The crews are deploying at the request of the Kansas Department of Emergency Management. The department requested assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
EMAC is a national aid system allowing states to send assistance to help with disaster relief efforts in other states.
“EMAC allows states to quickly share resources when they’re needed most, and we’re grateful our county partners are answering the call to support Kansas,” OEM Director Annie Mack Vest said.
OEM said more support may be deployed if needed.
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