Oklahoma’s NCAA Division 1-record 71-game successful streak ended Sunday, as visiting Louisiana pulled off a 7-5 upset of the nation’s No. 1-ranked staff in entrance of 4,450 followers at Love’s Subject in Norman.
The sport went to further innings after the Sooners rallied to tie the Ragin’ Cajuns with a pair of runs within the backside of the seventh inning. Louisiana broke the 4-4 impasse within the eighth, with pinch hitter Samantha Graeter (RBI single) and Sam Roe (two RBIs) developing massive on the plate.
Cydney Sanders acquired Oklahoma (18-1) to inside two with a one-out solo house run within the final of the eighth, however beginning pitcher Chloe Riassetto escaped any additional harm to provide Louisiana (10-12) the victory.
The Sooners, who’ve gained three straight nationwide championships, had final misplaced at Baylor on Feb. 19, 2023.
Their achievements in the course of the streak showcased pure dominance. They outscored their opponents 578-72; that they had 40 shutouts (56% of their video games); they loved wins over 42 totally different applications, together with 46 victories over Energy 5 opponents and 28 over ranked groups; they usually cruised to 33 run-rule wins.