Everything Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso said after Sooners lost to Texas Tech in WCWS
Following Oklahoma’s 3-2 loss to Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series semifinals, Coach Patty Gasso addressed the media, reflecting on the game and the season. She began by congratulating Texas Tech, acknowledging their performance: “Congratulations to Texas Tech. They earned that. They played well. They hit well. They pitched well. So well deserved.”
Gasso expressed immense pride in her team, highlighting the season’s journey: “It’s been a joyous ride… I just shared with them in the locker room how much fun I had with them coaching them, watching them grow, watching them be hungry, watching them never quit.”
She noted the team’s resilience, especially considering the roster changes: “We’re standing at the World Series as one of the top three teams left, with a team of 14 newcomers.”
Reflecting on the season’s challenges and triumphs, Gasso stated, “The amount of rebounded, like extra inning or last inning heroics and come-from-behind wins has been something incredible… It was emotional, amazing, one of my favorite years of all time, I must say.”
Senior first baseman Cydney Sanders also shared her thoughts: “I’m very proud of this team. Especially we literally had 14 new players. That is something that you never have seen before… I’m very proud to end my career like this.”
Gasso concluded by emphasizing the team’s growth and the foundation laid for the future, expressing confidence in the program’s direction and the players’ development throughout the season.
