Story perspectives

Mississippi State Shuts Out Oklahoma, Secures WCWS Spot

5/25/2026

26 3

Summary

Mississippi State Clinches

Mississippi State beat Oklahoma 6-0 on May 24, 2026, clinching a Women’s College World Series spot.
Pitcher Delainey Everett delivered a seven-inning complete-game shutout with three hits, three walks and three strikeouts.
Kinley Keller’s two-RBI single sparked scoring that included solo and two-run homers from Paige Ernstes and Morgan Bernardini.
The win gave Mississippi State its WCWS appearance and ended Oklahoma’s nine-year streak, the Sooners’ first home shutout since April 16, 2015.

Summary

Nebraska Sweeps

Nebraska earned a WCWS berth by sweeping Oklahoma State, led by former University of Oklahoma (OU) players Jordy Frahm and Hannah Coor.
The game aired on ESPN, streamed on ESPN+, and tickets remained on the University of Oklahoma (OU) site and major resale platforms.
Mississippi State made its second super-regional WCWS appearance, while Oklahoma kept its 16-year streak of super-regional qualifications, the longest active run in Division I.

History

Historical Context

Arizona launched its softball program in 1974 and, under Mike Candrea, posted a 66–6 record in 1995, winning the Pac-10 (24–4) before falling to UCLA in the WCWS final—a title later vacated after scholarship violations. The Wildcats’ rapid rise from early AIAW appearances to a national contender reshaped collegiate softball power balance.

1 of 3

Mississippi State Clinches

Mississippi State beat Oklahoma 6-0 on May 24, 2026, clinching a Women’s College World Series spot.
Pitcher Delainey Everett delivered a seven-inning complete-game shutout with three hits, three walks and three strikeouts.
Kinley Keller’s two-RBI single sparked scoring that included solo and two-run homers from Paige Ernstes and Morgan Bernardini.
The win gave Mississippi State its WCWS appearance and ended Oklahoma’s nine-year streak, the Sooners’ first home shutout since April 16, 2015.

1 / 3