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Why is OU softball wearing teal jerseys vs Texas? Inside SEC's 'All for Alex' weekend
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OU softball and all SEC teams are wearing teal jerseys to honor former Mississippi State player Alex Wilcox during the sixth annual 'All for Alex' weekend. Wilcox, who battled ovarian cancer, passed away at 18 after inspiring many with her courage.
Why is OU softball wearing teal jerseys vs Texas? Inside SEC's 'All for Alex' weekend
All 15 SEC softball teams, including OU and Texas, are wearing teal Saturday for the sixth annual "All for Alex" weekend to honor the legacy of former Mississippi State player Alex Wilcox.
Wilcox was a member of the 2018 Mississippi State softball team who inspired the nation with her fight against ovarian cancer. Wilcox, who played in eight games as a freshman with the Bulldogs, was just 18 when she died later that summer.
Former OU softball star Samantha Ricketts was the associate head coach at MSU that season. She took over as head coach for the 2019 season.
LSU coach Beth Torina and Ricketts led the charge for the league to honor Wilcox at the SEC coaches' meeting in the fall of 2019.
Mississippi State retired Wilcox's No. 8 jersey.
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What is the significance of the teal jerseys worn by OU softball against Texas?
The teal jerseys are worn to honor Alex Wilcox during the 'All for Alex' weekend, which commemorates her legacy and fight against ovarian cancer.
Who was Alex Wilcox and why is she being remembered by SEC softball teams?
Alex Wilcox was a former Mississippi State softball player who died at 18 after battling ovarian cancer, and her story has inspired many, leading to the annual 'All for Alex' weekend.
What teams are participating in the 'All for Alex' weekend?
All 15 SEC softball teams, including OU and Texas, are participating in the 'All for Alex' weekend by wearing teal jerseys.
