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Kentucky takes Game 2, series against Oklahoma

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10 months ago

May 11, 2025

Kentucky takes Game 2, series against Oklahoma

The Oklahoma baseball team picked the wrong part of the regular season in which to struggle.

In the penultimate weekend of the regular season, the No. 16 Sooners have now dropped both of their first two games against Kentucky, falling 8-5, on Saturday. The Wildcats clinched the set with the win and the Oklahoma, which plays No. 1 Texas next week, seems unlikely to host a regional in the NCAA Tournament without taking that series against the Longhorns or winning the SEC Tournament.

Kentucky jumped on OU quickly, scoring four runs in the first inning another in the second to open a 5-1 lead. Oklahoma starter Cade Crossland walked two batters, hit another and gave up sacrifice fly, a two-run triple and an RBI single as the Wildcats sent eight batters to the plate in the opening frame.

Crossland had been staked to a 2-0 lead before he even took the mound after Easton Carmichael knocked in Jason Walk with an RBI single and Jaxon Willits followed with an RBI groundout. But the Sooners right-hander ultimately worked just three innings, giving up those five runs on three eights, four walks and and two hit batters.

Kentucky tacked on three more runs to put the game away in the fifth inning, though Oklahoma brought the tying run to the plate in the sixth. Scott Mudler hit a two-out, two-run double in the inning an inning after he popped a solo home run. The double put him at second base and Mason Hamlin at third. But Dawson Willis lined out to center field ending things.

The Sooners will almost certainly drop in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings when the poll is released Monday. An upset over the Longhorns could keep Norman Regional hopes alive, though OU will likely earn a No. 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Sunday’s finale against Kentucky is scheduled for noon Sunday.

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Invasive black carp confirmed in Oklahoma after turning up in McCurtain County pond

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March 17, 2026

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Invasive black carp confirmed in Oklahoma after turning up in McCurtain County pond

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — An invasive fish species has been found in Oklahoma.

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife confirmed the first invasive black carp was found in the state.

Black carp are large fish native to East Asia that were imported to the United States in the 1970s as a control agent for snail pests in agricultural ponds.

The fish escaped captivity and made it to the Mississippi River basin, where they have wreaked havoc for decades, consuming and vying for habitat with native species.

ODWC confirmed the first report of a black carp was found within a private pond in McCurtain County.

Carp feed on mussels and snails and have the potential to “seriously impact” an already imperiled native mussel species, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.

The importation and possession of black carp is illegal in Oklahoma.

If you catch a black carp, ODWC said you need to kill it, keep it on ice, and report it to them.

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How the INTEGRIS Health daycare closure compares to hundreds of other closures across Oklahoma

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March 17, 2026

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How the INTEGRIS Health daycare closure compares to hundreds of other closures across Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy told News 9 this week that INTEGRIS Health’s decision to close its childcare programs this August shares similarities to and differences from the hundreds of other center closures around the state.

Integris Health announced earlier this week that it would end its childcare in August.

Joe Dorman, Chief Executive Officer for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy said he is disappointed by the move, but not surprised.

“This was a wonderful thing the hospital provided, but ultimately they have to keep their doors open and cover for patients.”

With the rising costs of living and a reduction in subsidies, hundreds of childcare centers in Oklahoma have had to close their doors since last November.

“We’ve seen daycares shut down left and right that are private businesses, and this has really been the next line of what we’re seeing with those business-run childcares closing their doors,” Dorman shared.

When businesses are faced with cuts, he said, “this is one of those things that will go away first, because it was a benefit for the families. It wasn’t something that they viewed as an essential part of the work.”

Dorman said parents losing care from INTEGRIS Health face a growing problem – finding a new, licensed provider.

“It’s a struggle to find one that’s close to you, and then you have to look at the affordability. We have some families that simply can’t find one that’s affordable.”

Add in wait lists… Dorman compared the cost of childcare to the cost of college.

“We’ve seen individuals who have had to quit their jobs just because they can’t afford childcare.”

Dorman acknowledged in some situations, older kids miss school to watch younger siblings.

He added that he expects more closures from private pay and employer-run daycares.

“That’s going to be a cut back that many businesses will consider.”

Anyone struggling to find childcare should contact their state representative, Dorman finished.

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How to buy Oklahoma City March Madness tickets

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1 day ago

March 16, 2026

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How to buy Oklahoma City March Madness tickets

March Madness has officially arrived.

It’s a quick turn-around as the 68 teams in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament learned their fate on Sunday night and some will play as quickly as Tuesday, March 17.

Eight teams will head to Oklahoma City for the first round of the NCAA Tournament beginning on Thursday, March 19, while the rest head to their host site for the first and second round games.

Here is everything you need to know in order to buy March Madness tickets in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City March Madness tickets

Tickets for the First and Second Round are already available. Tickets are sold in packages, either for Thursday evening, Saturday evening, or an all-session pass to all six games in OKC.

OKC First Round Session I tickets

Tickets for Session I include tickets to No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy and No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt on Thursday afternoon. Thursday afternoon tickets start at $127.

OKC First Round Session II tickets

Tickets for Session I include tickets to No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 7 St. Mary’s and No. 15 Idaho vs. No. 2 Houston on Thursday evening. Thursday night tickets start at $42.

OKC Second Round March Madness

A ticket for Saturday March Madness in Oklahoma City permits entry to both Round of 32 games, featuring all four winners from Thursday’s action. Saturday March Madness OKC tickets start at $173.

Oklahoma City All-Session tickets

If you want to see all the games in Oklahoma City, an all-access pass gets you the same lower-level seat for all four games. Oklahoma City March Madness passes start at $674.

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OKC March Madness teams

The following eight teams will play in OKC on Thursday evening. The winners will advance to the Round of 32 and play their next games on Saturday, March 21.

OKC March Madness schedule

The First Round games will take place on Thursday, March 19, with Second Round games taking place on Saturday, March 21. Here are the schedule tipoff times for the March Madness games in Oklahoma City:

No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 13 Troy at 12:40 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19 – Shop tickets
No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt at 3:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19 – Shop tickets
No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 7 St. Mary’s at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19 – Shop tickets
No. 15 Idaho vs. No. 2 Houston at 10:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 19 – Shop tickets

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When does March Madness start?

See below for the entire schedule for the men’s NCAA Tournament:

First Four: March 17-18
Round of 64: March 19-20
Round of 32: March 21-22
Sweet 16: March 26-27
Elite 8: March 28-29
Final Four:April 4
National Championship: April 6

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March Madness Round of 64 schedule

Thursday, March 19 – No. 9 TCU vs. No. 8 Ohio State – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 13 Troy vs. No. 4 Nebraska – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 11 USF vs. No. 6 Louisville – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 12 High Point vs. No. 5 Wisconsin – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 16 Siena vs. No. 1 Duke – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 12 McNeese vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 14 North Dakota State vs. No. 3 Michigan State – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 13 Hawaii vs. No. 4 Arkansas – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – No. 11 VCU vs. No. 6 North Carolina – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – UMBC/Howard vs. No. 1 Michigan – Get tickets now
Thursday, March 19 – Texas/NC State vs. No. 6 BYU – Get tickets now
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Thursday, March 19 – No. 14 Pennsylvania vs. No. 3 Illinois – Get tickets now
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Thursday, March 19 – No. 14 Kennesaw State vs. No. 3 Gonzaga – Get tickets now
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Friday, March 20 – No. 10 Santa Clara vs. No. 7 Kentucky – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 12 Akron vs. No. 5 Texas Tech – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 16 Long Island University vs. No. 1 Arizona – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 14 Wright State vs. No. 3 Virginia – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 15 Tennessee State vs. No. 2 Iowa State – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 13 Hofstra vs. No. 4 Alabama – Get tickets now
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Friday, March 20 – Miami (OH)/SMU vs. No. 6 Tennessee – Get tickets now
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Friday, March 20 – No. 10 UCF vs. No. 7 UCLA – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 15 Queens University vs. No. 2 Purdue – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – Prairie View/Lehigh vs. No. 1 Florida – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 13 Cal Baptist vs. No. 4 Kansas – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 15 Furman vs. No. 2 UConn – Get tickets now
Friday, March 20 – No. 10 Missouri vs. No. 7 Miami – Get tickets now