THERE AT THE PARK. WELL, THE SOONERS ARE PLAYING INSIDE DEVON PARK RIGHT NOW. THEY’RE ACTUALLY DOWN 3 TO 1 AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH. BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THIS IS THE DOUBLE ELIMINATION ROUND. SO IF OU DOES NOT WIN THIS GAME THEY COULD COME BACK AND WIN AGAIN AND STILL BE IN THE TOURNAMENT, WHICH THEY DID BACK IN 2021. AND NOW THEY’VE WON FOUR STRAIGHT. THEY’RE GOING FOR THEIR FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. AND WE TALKED TO FANS ABOUT IT TODAY. WE ALSO TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO ARE FROM ALL OVER HERE WATCHING THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. AND THEY SAY THE INTENSITY OF THE COMPETITION MAKES THE TOURNAMENT MUCH MORE EXCITING. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PACKING DEVON PARK FOR DAY ONE OF THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. THE TOP EIGHT TEAMS BATTLING TO PROVE WHY THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE NATION. AND THE FANS SAY THEY CAN FEEL THE COMPETITION IN THE AIR. WE PREDICT A GOOD TOURNAMENT AND THE PLAY IS JUST BETTER, THE COMPETITION IS BETTER AND THAT’S REALLY GOOD FOR EVERYBODY, FROM LITTLE GIRLS WATCHING THEIR ROLE MODELS TO THE UP AND COMING SOFTBALL STARS STEPPING ON THE DIRT AT THE SOFTBALL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. IT’S GOOD TO SEE THE YOUNG PLAYERS OUT HERE. THE YOUNG KIDS TO SEE THIS KIND OF PLAY ON THE FIELD. WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THAT. FANS SAY THEY’RE CROSSING THEIR FINGERS. THEIR TEAM PULLS THROUGH. YOU KNOW WE’RE HERE. YOU GOT A CHANCE. I THINK WE STAND A GREAT CHANCE. WE’VE GOT CANDY. WE’VE GOT ALL THE PEOPLE BEHIND HER TO BACK HER UP. WE HAVE A GREAT COACHING STAFF. WE’VE GOT EVERYTHING WORKING IN OUR FAVOR AND THEY’RE READY TO SEE WHO MAKES IT ALL THE WAY. ALL THE TEAMS ARE GREAT TEAMS. EVERYBODY IS DESERVING OF BEING HERE, SO IT’S JUST GOING TO BE SOME GREAT COMPETITION. AGAIN, A LOT OF FANS TALKING ABOUT HOW THIS COULD REALLY GO ANY DIRECTION, SO IT’S JUST GOING TO BE A REALLY FUN WEEK. WATCHING THESE EIGHT TEAMS FIGHT FOR THAT TROPHY. AND COMING UP TONIGHT AT FIVE, WE TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HERE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, THEIR FIRST EVER WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. WE ALSO TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE THIS THEIR ANNUAL TRADITION. WE’LL HAVE THAT STORY LATER
Women’s College World Series kicks off in OKC with thrilling competition
The Women’s College World Series has begun in Oklahoma City, drawing thousands of fans to Devon Park to watch the top eight teams compete for the national title.
The Women’s College World Series has started in Oklahoma City, with thousands of fans packing Devon Park to watch the top eight teams battle for the national championship.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel”We predict a good tournament, and the play is just better, the competition is better, and that’s good for everybody,” said Sally Hall, a University of Oklahoma fan.Hall also expressed excitement about the impact on young players, saying, “It’s good to see young players out here, young kids seeing this kind of play on the field, we’re excited about that.”Fans are hopeful for their teams’ success.”We’re here, you’ve got a chance,” said Bob Ferguson, a Texas Tech fan.”I think we stand a great chance, we’ve got Canady, we’ve got all the people behind her to back her up, we have a great coaching staff, we’ve got everything working in our favor,” said Deirdre Ferguson, a Texas Tech fan.Kim Davis, another Oklahoma fan, shared her enthusiasm for the competition, stating, “All the teams are great teams, everybody is deserving of being here, it’s going to be great competition.”WATCH: Women’s College World Series set to start as OU goes for fifth straight national titleGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.A lot of fans are talking about how this year could go in any direction, making it a fun week as these eight teams fight for the trophy.Top HeadlinesTIMELINE: Oklahoma could see more storms with hail later Thursday‘Make something of yourself’: Unique probation sentence handed down in fatal DUI case in NevadaTrump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US, lawyer saysTracking Thunder ticket prices for the first two games of NBA FinalsOklahoma City Zoo euthanizes giraffe due to irreversible condition
OKLAHOMA CITY —The Women’s College World Series has started in Oklahoma City, with thousands of fans packing Devon Park to watch the top eight teams battle for the national championship.
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“We predict a good tournament, and the play is just better, the competition is better, and that’s good for everybody,” said Sally Hall, a University of Oklahoma fan.
Hall also expressed excitement about the impact on young players, saying, “It’s good to see young players out here, young kids seeing this kind of play on the field, we’re excited about that.”
Fans are hopeful for their teams’ success.
“We’re here, you’ve got a chance,” said Bob Ferguson, a Texas Tech fan.
“I think we stand a great chance, we’ve got Canady, we’ve got all the people behind her to back her up, we have a great coaching staff, we’ve got everything working in our favor,” said Deirdre Ferguson, a Texas Tech fan.
Kim Davis, another Oklahoma fan, shared her enthusiasm for the competition, stating, “All the teams are great teams, everybody is deserving of being here, it’s going to be great competition.”
WATCH: Women’s College World Series set to start as OU goes for fifth straight national title
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
A lot of fans are talking about how this year could go in any direction, making it a fun week as these eight teams fight for the trophy.
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