FSU softball vs. Oklahoma: Preview, how to watch, live updates

Florida State softball swept its way through the Tallahassee Regional, taking down Chattanooga, UCF and Auburn.

Now, they will face a familiar face in the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma is 52-6 overall, and 22-5 in the Big 12 conference. Softball fans will notice that the Sooners have lost more games than usual but are still the same dominant force they always have been. Their first loss came to Louisiana in extra innings, and since then they have dropped series to Texas and Oklahoma State, with another loss to BYU. In their Norman Regional, they took wins against Cleveland State and Oregon.

Kelly Maxwell, after transferring from Oklahoma State, has been the workhorse for the Sooners. With a team leading 121.1 innings, Maxwell has a 1.90 ERA and a 19-2 record. During this time, she has 72 H, 33 R, 42 BB, 127 SO and a .170 B/AVG. Nicole May has been a staple in the OU pitching staff for 5 years, and is now one of the top arms. In 75.2 IP, May has the highest ERA, with a 2.41. She also has 64 H, 29 R, 22 BB, 84 SO and a .224 B/AVG.

Other Key Pitchers:

Kierston Deal: 1.62 ERA / 12-1 W-L / 69 IP / 40 H / 17 R / 17 BB / 64 SO / .162 B/AVG.

Despite not being a top bat in terms of batting average, Tiare Jennings is the team leader in homeruns. With 21 long balls, Jennings also has a .374 BA, 49 R, 64 H, 14 2B, 61 RBI, 31 BB. Kinzie Hansen leads in batting average, with .420, as well as 29 R, 55 H, 8 HR, 33 RBI, and 15 BB.

Other Key Hitters:

Ella Parker: .415 BA / 56 R / 14 2B / 12 HR / 57 RBI / 29 BB

Rylie Boone: .417 BA / 37 R / 63 H / 12 2B / 24 RBI / 10 BB

FSU vs. Oklahoma: Last Matchup

The ‘Noles and Sooners saw each other in the Championship Series of the Women’s College World Series, last season. OU swept FSU in two games, with a 3-1 win in the final game. Kathryn Sandercock pitched all 7 innings, giving up 8 H, 3 R with 3 SO. Alex Storako and Jordy Bahl combined for the Sooners 3rd straight national championship. Mack Leonard provided the lone RBI, on a homerun in the 4th inning, giving FSU the lead at the time.

FSU vs. Oklahoma: Stats Comparison

ERA: FSU (3.60) OU (1.82)

Batting Average: FSU (.336) OU (.365)

Scoring: FSU (7.52) OU (8.07)

On Base Percentage: FSU (.421) OU (.471)

FSU vs. Oklahoma in Super Regionals: How to Watch, Stream

Thursday, May 23rd

• Time: 7 pm ET
• Channel: ESPN2

Friday, May 24th

• Time: 8 pm ET
• Channel: ESPN2

Saturday, May 25th (if necessary)