The Oklahoma Sooners have ascended to the No. 1 spot in Softball America's top 25 after a series win against the Texas Longhorns, improving their record to 40-4 and 13-2 in SEC play. The Texas Longhorns dropped to No. 4 following consecutive series losses.
It was the Sooners' biggest challenge to this point in the season, and they passed with flying colors, earning a shutout win on Friday night and a come-from-behind win on Saturday before their comeback fell short Sunday in the finale.
The Sooners jumped the Alabama Crimson Tide, who took a series from the Longhorns the weekend before and took two of three from the Auburn Tigers this weekend.
The Longhorns fell four spots to No. 4 in the nation after back-to-back series losses.
After Oklahoma and Alabama, Nebraska comes in at No. 3, Texas Tech dropped two spots to No. 4, and the Arkansas Razorbacks moved up two spots to No. 5. That sets up another top-five showdown in SEC softball this weekend when the Razorbacks come to Norman to take on the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners.
But before that, OU has Bedlam business to attend to. They'll meet the No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Wednesday night at Devon Park, the site of the Women's College World Series.
After Arkansas, Oklahoma will host No. 13 Georgia for a three-game set at Love's Field before going on the road to take on the No. 111 Texas A&M Aggies in College Station to close out the regular season.
Here's a look at this week's Softball America top 25.
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Why did the Oklahoma Sooners move to No. 1 in Softball America's rankings?
The Sooners moved to No. 1 after winning a series against the Texas Longhorns, showcasing strong performances including a shutout and a comeback victory.
What is the current record of the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2023 softball season?
The Oklahoma Sooners currently have a record of 40-4 and are 13-2 in SEC play.
How did the Texas Longhorns perform in their recent series against the Oklahoma Sooners?
The Texas Longhorns lost the series to the Sooners, which contributed to their drop to No. 4 in the rankings after back-to-back series losses.
Which team did the Alabama Crimson Tide lose to that affected their ranking?
The Alabama Crimson Tide lost to the Texas Longhorns in a previous series, which impacted their ranking as the Sooners surpassed them.
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