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Abigale Dayton saves OU softball with two-out HR off NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech in WCWS
Abigale. Dayton. OU softball's nine-hole hitter, who hit two home runs all season, crushed a two-out home run on an 0-2 count tying Texas Tech 2-2 in the top of the seventh inning. The Sooners were one strike away from having their season end with a loss for the first time since 2019. Advertisement Dayton transferred to OU from Utah this past offseason. She's hitting .325 this season. The Red Raiders are up to bat in the bottom of the seventh. More: OU softball's Sam Landry, Texas Tech's Gerry Glasco to meet in WCWS semifinals Colton Sulley covers the Oklahoma Sooners for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Colton? He can be reached at csulley@ or on X/Twitter at @colton_sulley. Support Colton's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at Dayton. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Abigale Dayton saves OU softball with two-out HR vs Texas Tech in WCWS
USA Today
21-03-2025
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UConn vs Oklahoma prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
UConn vs Oklahoma prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament It's UConn vs Oklahoma in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption NCAA players who could rise their draft stock with big March Madness performances Get to know four prospects who could improve their draft stock during March Madness, including Tennessee senior Chaz Lanier and Texas Tech forward J.T. Toppin. The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks. First-round action continues on Friday with a matchup between two-time defending champion UConn and Oklahoma in the West Region. The UConn Huskies finished the 2024-25 season with a 23-10 record, good for third in the Big East. That earned them a No. 8 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners, finished 14th in the SEC with a 20-13 record. That earned them a No. 9 seed in the Big Dance. UConn ranks as the 35th-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the 14th-ranked offense and 94th-ranked defense. Meanwhile, Oklahoma ranks 38th overall with the 21st-ranked offense and 70th-ranked defense. Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks. UConn vs. Oklahoma picks and predictions Jordan Mendoza: Oklahoma Paul Myerberg: UConn Erick Smith: UConn Eddie Timanus: UConn Dan Wolken: UConn Craig Meyer: UConn 66, Oklahoma 60 Colton Sulley: UConn 79, Oklahoma 77 All but one of our experts are siding with UConn in this first round matchup. Craig Meyer is picking the Huskies to cover the 5.5-point spread and the game to go under the 147.5-point total. The Oklahoman's Colton Sulley is backing Oklahoma and the over. UConn vs. Oklahoma date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 9:25 p.m. ET 9:25 p.m. ET Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina TV Channel: TNT TNT Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now! Watch UConn vs. Oklahoma on Sling TV UConn vs. Oklahoma odds Odds as of Thursday, March 20 via BetMGM. Spread: UConn -5.5 (-110) UConn -5.5 (-110) Moneyline Favorite: UConn -235 UConn -235 Moneyline Underdog: Oklahoma +190 Oklahoma +190 Total: 147.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
