Oklahoma State softball defeated Utah 7-0 in the Big 12 Tournament, led by Ruby Meylan's impressive one-hitter performance. Meylan allowed only one hit and struck out three batters in the quarterfinals.
Key points
Oklahoma State softball won 7-0 against Utah
Ruby Meylan pitched a one-hitter
Meylan allowed only one hit and struck out three
Karli Godwin hit a two-run home run
The game was part of the Big 12 Tournament
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Though it took the second-seeded Cowgirls a bit to get their offense unhitched, the hits eventually came, and the result was a 7-0 win over No. 7 Utah in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday night at Devon Park.
“Everyone on that field knows we have a chance to win when she’s on the mound,” said OSU second baseman Karli Godwin, who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning. “As hard as she works and as good as she’s been, it makes you want to do everything you can for her.
“You’re crazy if you think you’re not gonna win with her there. It makes you want to make the plays even more.”
Meylan took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before surrendering a leadoff single, which was the only hit she allowed. She walked three and struck out three, needing just 92 pitches to navigate the shutout.
Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) pitches during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Q&A
What was the score of the Oklahoma State vs Utah softball game?
Oklahoma State won the game against Utah with a score of 7-0.
Who was the standout player in the Oklahoma State softball game against Utah?
Ruby Meylan was the standout player, pitching a one-hitter and allowing only one hit in the game.
How did Ruby Meylan perform in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals?
Ruby Meylan pitched a shutout, allowing only one hit, walking three, and striking out three batters.
What impact did Karli Godwin have in the game against Utah?
Karli Godwin contributed significantly by hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning.
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during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Utah outfielder Danika Wilson (10) makes contact with a pitch during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State outfielder Jayelle Austin (34) catches a hit to the outfield during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State outfielder Jayelle Austin (34) celebrates a catch in the outfield during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State head coach Kenny Gajewski chews gum during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State infielder Claire Timm (18) runs off base during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) pitches during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) pitches during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State outfielder Jayelle Austin (34) catches a hit to the outfield during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Utah starting pitcher Hailey Maestretti (30) pitches during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State infielder Aubrey Jones (7) hits a single during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State outfielder Jayelle Austin (34) celebrates on second base during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Oklahoma State outfielder Jayelle Austin (34) celebrates on second base during NCAA Big 12 softball tournament between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
“I threw a ball down the middle, and it gets pieced through the infield,” Meylan said with a laugh. “That’s pitching. If you let it get to you and start to think about it. It’s impossible not to think about it. Everybody does.
“But execution is still the goal. Didn’t execute, the no-hitter didn’t happen. It falls back on me. But it’s still a shutout, so I’ll take it.”
With Meylan mowing down Utes, the Cowgirls kept trying to spark the offense. They stranded five runners on base in the first two innings and had a baserunning error that erased a potential run-scoring situation in the fourth.
But in the fifth inning, the ball began to find open spaces.
Freshman Jayelle Austin, who reached base all three times she came to the plate, was hit by a pitch to start the inning. After Godwin hit a one-out single, Rosie Davis brought in Austin with a single up the middle.
Lexi McDonald was hit by a pitch to load the bases before Amanda Hasler laced a hard grounder into the left field corner. The ball hit the bottom of the fence and stopped, and the Utah outfielder initially raised her hands to signal that the ball was stuck.
That would have resulted in a two-run double, but when umpires didn’t stop the play, she grabbed the ball and threw it back in as OSU pinch-runner Kaya Booker scored from first and Hasler strolled into third base.
Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a win after a NCAA Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a win after a NCAA Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Hasler had initially stopped at second, thinking the play was over, but Gajewski continued waving her to third.
“She was celebrating, doing her dance,” Gajewski said with a smile. “She could’ve scored, actually. She would’ve scored if she had just taken off.”
She scored when Madison Hoffman singled in the next at-bat for a 5-0 lead.
In the sixth, Austin walked and Godwin ripped her seventh home run of the year to center field.
In the two pitches before the homer, Godwin had hit hard line drives that were well foul into the bleachers down the left field line.
“Just the mindset I had about what she was throwing me and having an idea of what she was gonna throw me next helped me stay through that ball and be on time for it,” Godwin said. “I was definitely feeling pretty good going into that last pitch.”
The Cowgirls will face the winner of Thursday’s late game between Arizona and Arizona State in the semifinals, which is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Devon Park.