UK ends the road trip 7-3 and now sits 10-3-1 overall. UCLA, who has had a tremendous season in its own right, was the only other team to receive a first-place vote. TCU womens basketball coach Raegan Pebley will be leaving the job at seasons end and informed her team of the news on Monday. I guess its safe to say he wasnt happy with the call, but you can never be too sure. Matthew Pehl, an adjunct instructor at Texas Tech whose academic interests include religion, said the obvious protest people would make is Texas Tech is a public, taxpayer-funded university campus and the baptisms are a private religious activity. Like Stollings, Gregory was successful in terms of wins and losses in recent seasons. The team was 17-9 when the 2020 season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/gM7sb1XanT, . High near 70F. There were no complaints cited in the review about the baptisms or other religious issues. The Oklahoma Sooners dominated the No. Lauren Shaw entered the game for UCLA with the task of getting just one more out to get out of the inning. Our offense was confused with things and we definitely have to find a way to handle pitchers that mix pitches better.". He wouldnt let go of that. Whites teams at both Oregon and Texas have never failed to reach at least an NCAA super regional. Fill out this form to be on Extra Inning Softball notifications list and be the first to get important updates and news specifically for coaches. Hansen then wanted in on the party. Initially, umpires ruled that Factors run didnt count, but after an argument from OSU coach Kenny Gajewski, the call went to video review. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. X{%F3CF968%nJ{HZR&U+:_e,?rYI6*k}!a@w$=`0x)br/H ]~]8MH ])8X[o+ Following two shutouts, Ruby Meylan has been named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week! Unfortunately we just werent able to hang on to it, head coach Mike White said about the loss. White was ejected between the first and second innings of his teams tournament semifinal game against the rival Cowgirls. Receiving Votes:Maryland (34), Louisiana (33), Cal State Fullerton (24), Texas A&M (20), Mississippi State (13), UCF (11), Charlotte (3), Evansville (2), San Diego State (2), Central Arkansas (1), Utah (1). We once thought Oklahoma, the back-to-back reigning national champions, would be the No. Please check your email for a confirmation. Section 1208 (i): MINIMUM PENALTY FOR MISCONDUCT (1) Automatic Minimum Penalty. Jordy Bahl was in the circle and gave up a three-run bomb that gave the Bears the advantage. After OSUs Miranda Elish hit a grounder to Texas pitcher Hailey Dolcini, she caught OSUs Chelsea Alexander in a rundown between third base and home plate. On the same day, Edwards said, Texas Tech associate head coach Sam Marder was baptized at the softball facility. ET Sunday night. Thats something we have to be sure of, and its also a reviewable call, so no need to try to speculate., Carlson: Racing for foul balls? Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. So, the loss likely shouldn't give Sooners fans any worry. Maybe someone should ask him? How Oklahoma State softball has upped its competitiveness. Thats something we have to be sure of, and its also a reviewable call, so no need to try to speculate. Pebley won 46 games in two seasons. Then when they came out and explained the situation to Coach White, he was like, thats a force play, absolutely its a force play. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. Junior pitcher Estelle Czech held the Hokies off with no runs scored until the top of the seventh. Thats a non-reviewable call. Faraimo has not been short of run support so far this season. You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. 2023 Black History Month. @alyss_33 The Sooners are looking to make a big-time statement here today after losing a close game to Baylor last week. Click or tap here for the complete schedule of games and scores in the event, which started Thursday, Feb. 23. Nick Williams. Contact/Follow us@SoonersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. Oklahoma State challenged two plays in the bottom of the first inning, both of which resulted in runs scoring for the Cowgirls after review. A concerning finding from the interviews of current and former student-athletes was that of those asked whether they would recommend the softball program to a family member or close friend, seven said they would not, the review stated. But there were problems elsewhere, according to the report. Others receiving votes:Texas A&M (54), Louisiana (33),Arizona State (19), BYU (17), San Diego State (7), Mississippi State (6), Cal State Fullerton (4), Louisville (3),North Texas (2), UNC Charlotte (2), California (1). Then he wanted to review that the runner on third base left early. Baylor, who holds the only win over Oklahoma this season, moved up four spots to No. #OwnIt #MIZ pic.twitter.com/nvet1vqTKT, Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) February 26, 2023, We get the series sweep #ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/t8zjBglhfF, Sun Devil Softball (@ASUSoftball) February 26, 2023, Another game, another lockdown performance in the circle #GoCats | #BeRemarkable pic.twitter.com/DVRonk56s4, Northwestern Softball (@NUSBcats) February 26, 2023, B3 | Bears LEAD, 9-2 after three complete! It's possible she starts turning it up a notch at any moment in time. Sunshine and clouds mixed. The first play was an obstruction call agaisnt catcher Mary Iokopo that wasnt called until after a review, and it gave Chelsea Alexander the first run of the game and the Cowgirls a 1-0 lead. A renowned former mens softball pitcher, White is in his fourth season at Texas. 8 preseason picks for the 2023 Women's College World Series. ANOTHER ONE! After the game, White issued a statement of apology for his actions: Today,I was ejected from theBig 12 Championship semifinalgame versus Oklahoma State. Thats a softball rule thats been there for many years. UCLA assistant softball coach Lisa Fernandez was ejected in the top of the sixth inning during Saturday's Softball World Series game against Texas A&M after making contact with the home plate umpire. I said, The ball was thrown home. I was thankful that we have replay, because if not, we only get one run. Longhorns Head Softball Coach Mike White had words with the third-base umpire after the disagreement and was tossed from the game for his argument. You can also follow John on Twitter @john9williams. It happened Friday during a semifinal Big 12 tournament game I know that I have embarrassed the University of Texas, the Texas softball program and my athletic director Chris Del Conte, who have placed trust in me to lead this team in an honorable way. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.. 1 UCLA 14-0. For UCLA, too, considering the Bruins are currently undefeated on the season despite multiple ranked matchups. T5 | OU 14, UCLA 0 pic.twitter.com/jwYmW4wQOG. Do not forget to give credit where credit is due, though. The offensive domination all started in the top of the second inning Alyssa Brito and Jayda Coleman hit back-to-back homers off of Megan Faraimo, and it didn't end there. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/S9MXc65SR1. Stollings told ESPN earlier this month that she believes she was dismissed unjustly and will pursue litigation. Out of frustration I did somethingwhile leaving the field of playthat I regret, and I hope that my apology will be accepted for my uncharacteristic indiscretion. Western Winners: LMU takes WCC for the first time, CSUF takes back the Big West, Big 12 Tournament Central: Hope Trautwein dominates in tournament debut, First and Third Base Power Rankings: Week 3, The D1Softball Podcast Season 3 with Monica Abbott, D1Softball Weekly Awards: Netz, Hansen and Pickens, Pitcher and Catcher Power Rankings: Week 3, What We Learned: Oklahoma Makes Statement, Florida Falters, Taylor Pleasants Shines, D1Softballs Top 25 Rankings: Oklahoma Back on Top; Oregon, Wichita State Enter. She also took TCU to the WNIT two more times in 2017-18 and 2018-19, with both of those runs ending in the semifinals. The second reversal drew a more vehement protest from White, who appeared particularly upset with third base umpire Naomi Erdahl toward the end of his discussions. I imagine if people were seeing a red flag, thatd be it, Pehl said. Thats a non-reviewable call. Oklahoma State initiated a video review and umpires reversed the call ruling Iakopo obstructed Alexanders path to the plate and counting the run. Marder, who was Jewish, declined comment. Hailey Dolcini. Richard Lapchick | Contributing Writer, ESPN.com, Texas Tech softball coach Gregory resigns, College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Previewing the 2023 college softball season: Players you need to watch, key storylines and WCWS predictions. He wanted to continue with that. 1 in USA TODAY NFCA Coaches Poll, but UCLA still garners a first place vote, 2024 Linebacker Brian Huff earns an offer from Oklahoma, Sooners pick up another prediction to land 2024 4-Star RB Caden Durham, Oklahoma offers four-star interior defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson out of Florida, Top 20 Oklahoma Sooners of all-time in receiving yards, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter! Every game will be available tolivestreamhere on FloSoftball. White immediately began arguing with umpires after the review, eventually taking his place in the third-base coaching box for the top of the second inning. Goode, Day and Washington all finished with one run each. T4 | OU 10, UCLA 0 | @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/vAvbgh8LuA. 7 Oklahoma State at the Big 12 tournament. No. 2 OklahomaWhen:12:30 p.m. The review included interviews with 29 people and was conducted between Aug. 20 and Sept. 21. I fully accept responsibility for the reprimand the Big 12 Conference issued for my actions in our game against Oklahoma State, White said. What is even cooler about this is that Hansen is back from an appendix issue at the very beginning of the season just two weeks ago. Similar allegations were part of the review of the softball program. As Alexander sprinted for home, she was tagged out by Texas catcher Mary Iakopo as the two collided in the basepath a few feet in front of the plate. The Sooners take a 4-0 lead in the top of the second off of back-to-back two-out bombs from Alyssa Brito and Jayda Coleman, a single from Grace Lyons and then ANOTHER bomb from Tiare Jennings. Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory resigned Monday, marking the second abrupt departure in as many months by a coach of one of the school's women's sports programs. The Bubble. Big 12 Softball: Sooners Reclaim Throne, Rest of Big 12 Rises in ESPN Top 25 Poll, Bill Self Raves About Texas Tech Ahead of Tuesday Match Up, Seven Names to Watch As TCU Replaces Raegan Pebley, NFL Insider Names K-State CB Julius Brents as Player to Watch at NFL Combine, K-State Basketball Sweeps Big 12 Weekly Honors. A worry for the review team was the head coach had lost a significant number of players from a coaching and trust perspective., In a section of the report entitled Religious Freedom, the review found, Although not communicated definitively as being voluntary, most agreed that participation in any faith-based activity was indeed voluntary., But professor Vaughn James of the Texas Tech School of Law said public universities associated with such baptisms have violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment., He cited the 1979 court case Malnak v. Yogi in which an elective high school Transcendental Meditation class was deemed unconstitutional after Transcendental Meditation was defined as a religion., As the court said, There is nothing unconstitutional about offering (an objective) course in religion or religious writings, James, an ordained minister, said by email. 25 Wichita State. 1 UCLA vs. No. The senior star is hitting .575 so far on the season with five homers to go along with it. Gregory denied the allegations. Watch: Texas Coach Mike White Flips Off Umpire at Big 12 Softball Game. Facilities. Your inbox approves According to the review, there were allegedly three incidents involving Gregory grabbing team personnel, two involving players and another with a former assistant coach who said Gregory bruised her arm. Megan Faraimo, of course, is starting in the circle for the Bruins. White was ejected between the first With the resignation of Texas Tech softball head coach Adrian Gregory on Sept. 22, an internal review of the program was expected to examine allegations of player That turned out to be the Horned Frogs best chance to reach an NCAA Tournament, something they never did under Pebley. Texas head coachMike Whitewas ejected from the Longhorns game against Oklahoma State on Friday. June 3rd 2017 - ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma UCLA vs Texas A&M DI Softball Game Summary - June 3rd, 2017 | NCAA.com 2017 Softball Division I Championship Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory is stepping down, saying she has "found it best to part ways" and offering no other explanation. . Tech. Well just go get it taken care of. The flip-flop happened just last week when Oklahoma lost an unexpected matchup to Baylor. @haley45lee The first play saw replay review create an obstruction call that scored the Cowgirls first run of the day, then the second review covered a timing play and whether a runner scored before the third out of the inning was recorded. Granted additional eligibility by the NCAA as a result of the pandemic, two of the three seniors on the most recent team elected to return for the 2021 season. That was the start of a three-season run in which TCU won 69 games. Oklahoma also has Alex Storako and Nicole May to work with. The controversy stemmed from the final two plays in the bottom of the first inning. Virginia Tech then retaliated in the third inning, scoring two runs of its own. 2 Oklahoma | 12:30 p.m. Portland State vs. Loyola Marymount | 2:30 p.m. Arizona State vs. Long Beach State | 5:30 p.m. UC San Diego vs. Loyola Marymount | 5:30 p.m. Click or tap here for the complete schedule of games and score, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Tramel: What will future of Big 12 softball look like after OU & Texas flee to SEC? So when it goes to review, we clearly see on review that she had been in an obstructive path, clearly had the runner obstructed, so the call was overturned, the run scores based on the obstruction call.. Out of frustration I did something while leaving the field of play that I regret, and I hope that my apology will be accepted for my uncharacteristic indiscretion. The 2023USA Today/ NFCA Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll is voted on by 32 NCAA Division I head coaches with one representing each of the NCAAs Division I Conferences. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Jalen Wilson scored 21 points in his Allen Fieldhouse farewell, fellow senior Kevin McCullar Jr. added 14 points and nine rebounds, As he walked to his position, he clapped very intently at Erdahl, who promptly ejected the Longhorns head coach from the game. Also in a statement, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt thanked Gregory "for her contributions" in six seasons. Junior first baseman Courtney Day then hit the second home run for Texas into right center field, letting Scott and herself score two more runs in the third inning, putting the score at 5-2. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. 5 Clemson, Karlyn Pickens has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week #LadyVols #GBO pic.twitter.com/VqdGUEwRuJ, Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) February 27, 2023, Death. He did not like that. Shaw finally got out of the inning, but the damage was already done. 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