For UCLA, too, considering the Bruins are currently undefeated on the season despite multiple ranked matchups. However, when public institutions engage in activities that propagate religion, they have crossed the line.. The Sooners piled on some more runs, highlighted by Kinzie Hansen's second homer of the day for a 14-0 lead. 2023 Black History Month. Freshman Citlaly Gutierrez finished out the seventh and eighth inning with 16 pitches and one run given up. The Oklahoma Sooners dominated the No. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/EN5fXmlngg. WebCoach Ejections. If a player is ejected from the first game of a doubleheader in softball, is she eligible to play in the second game of the doubleheader? ET Sunday, Feb. 26Where: Mary Nutter Classic Cathedral City, CA Big League Dreams Sports ParkHow to watch: Livestreamon FloSoftball. Not to mention, Alex Storako is performing really well for OU in the circle. White was unhappy after a bizarre bottom of the first inning when two video reviews overturned umpires calls to allow OSU to score two runs. 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. Megan Faraimo, of course, is starting in the circle for the Bruins. 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. Below is the full transcript of the pool reporter interview with Sally Walker, the Big 12 softball umpire coordinator. The Big 12 softball picture is starting to take shape as there are now three weekends of softball behind us and just About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. She will coach the remainder of the season. He didnt agree with that. Thats a timing play, said Sally Walker, the Big 12 softball umpire coordinator. A: The umpire did not see whether the run had scored or not. 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. Some players interviewed for the review thought two racially insensitive incidents could have been handled better by Gregory. We're back in action next weekend in Norman!#WeAreUK x @KYBloodCenter pic.twitter.com/EGPsFdQXXY, Kentucky Softball (@UKsoftball) February 26, 2023, #Pac12SB Player of the Week: Devyn Netz, @ArizonaSoftball , Full release https://t.co/O2mK12uvYJ#BearDown | @RawlingsSB pic.twitter.com/MD6wh7eWel, Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) February 27, 2023. Pebley took over at TCU in 2014, replacing Jeff Mittie, who is now the head coach at Kansas State. And finally, on Saturday morning, White issued a second statement that included an apology to the umpiring crew: I fully accept responsibility for the reprimand the Big 12 Conference issued for my actions in our game against Oklahoma State yesterday. University of Texas head softball coach Mike White was thrown out of the Big 12 Championship semifinal game Friday, but it was the hand gesture he flashed on The offensive domination continues, this time with Kinzie Hansen sending a two-run bomb over the center-field fence to take a 10-0 lead. 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. But credit our kids for playing hard and running hard. 1 team, but instead, UCLA enters the matchup sitting on top of college softball. Baylor, who holds the only win over Oklahoma this season, moved up four spots to No. T5 | OU 14, UCLA 0 pic.twitter.com/jwYmW4wQOG. 4 0 obj 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. Gregory denied the allegations. Stollings told ESPN earlier this month that she believes she was dismissed unjustly and will pursue litigation. Director of Softball Operations psuarez@ttu.edu: Jenna Duffek: Athletic Trainer (806) 834-0465 (806) 834-0465: jenna.duffek@ttu.edu: Tyler Cook: Strength & Late on Saturday evening, the Big 12 Conference also chimed in, issuing what the league referred to as a public reprimand of White: In accordance with the Big 12 Conference Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Policy, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has issued a public reprimand of University of Texas head softball coach Mike White for his actions while exiting the field after his first inning ejection during todays Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship semifinal game vs. Oklahoma State. The official Softball Coach List for the Texas Tech University Red Raiders. Then he wanted to review that the runner on third base left early. Texas softball coach Mike White apologized Friday evening for making an obscene gesture during his team's loss to Oklahoma State at the Big 12 tournament in Section 1208 (i): MINIMUM PENALTY FOR MISCONDUCT (1) Automatic Minimum Penalty. STILLWATER Terryn Milton had proven a lot about herself as a basketball player over four years at the University of Texas at Arlington. My actions were not in accordance with those of a Head Coach who has the responsibility to conduct himself in a professional manner at all times.. Take a look at these three shots: . . Whaley did not respond to requests for comment from USA TODAY Sports. Hansen then wanted in on the party. However, he continued to express his displeasure to third base umpire Naomi Erdahl, who threw him out of the game. Shaw finally got out of the inning, but the damage was already done. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. the game will be aired on tape delay on MLB Network. Schools have been doing it and getting away with it because whos going to bother to sue, right? James said. Tournament tickets can be purchasedhere. As he walked to his position, he clapped very intently at Erdahl, who promptly ejected the Longhorns head coach from the game. He wanted to continue with that. Today was certainly not the right way to conduct oneself during softball competition. Finally, as he neared the top step of the dugout, White turned and made the obscene gesture in the direction of the field and Erdahl. The Sooners were joined by three other teams in the top 25. 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. After the Longhorns failed to convert in their half inning, Texas fell into its first home loss of the season, 6-5. @alyss_33 The review included interviews with 29 people and was conducted between Aug. 20 and Sept. 21. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. However, Scott doubled to right center, bringing freshman middle infielder Leighann Goode in for a run. Thats what video review confirmed. This is a top-tier matchup between the two top teams in the nation. When it rains it pours, and these Oklahoma bats are absolutely contagious right now. 1 UCLA vs. No. 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. 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. I imagine if people were seeing a red flag, thatd be it, Pehl said. ET Sunday night. Every game will be available tolivestreamhere on FloSoftball. No. 17 Northwestern vs. San Diego | 12 p.m. No. Then he wanted to review that the runner on third base left early. Assistant Coach for Athletic Performance. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/eelqGzK7mm, . Virginia Tech then retaliated in the third inning, scoring two runs of its own. Facilities. In addition to that statement, I also want to publicly apologize to the umpiring crew, that was calling the game, and specifically umpire Naomi [E]rdahl. On the same day, Edwards said, Texas Tech associate head coach Sam Marder was baptized at the softball facility. Texas held steady at No. @kinziehansen You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. Tensions are high in tournament style softball, and it seems that the pressure, and the Oklahoma humidity, got to head coach Mike White. As he exited the playing field into the Texas dugout, he turned back toward the field and made an obscene gesture. Texas softball coach apologizes for making obscene gesture in Big 12 tourney. Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory is stepping down, saying she has "found it best to part ways" and offering no other explanation. I said, The ball was thrown home. I was thankful that we have replay, because if not, we only get one run. 9 Virginia Tech!#NCAASoftball x @cowgirlsb pic.twitter.com/zgFGvcsf63, NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) February 17, 2023, FINAL: Oklahoma 14, UCLA 0#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/7zU8SqKNfG, UCLA Softball (@UCLASoftball) February 26, 2023, . Tech. That was the call that sent Texas head coach Mike White into a fit of rage. Today was certainly not the right way to conduct oneself during softball competition. Oklahoma State initiated a video review and umpires reversed the call ruling Iakopo obstructed Alexanders path to the plate and counting the run. https://soonerswire.usatoday.com/lists/oklahoma-sooners-softball-ucla-bruins-nfca-coaches-poll-usa-today-sports-oklahoma-state-texas-longhorns-baylor-bears/, Oklahoma Sooners Pitcher Alex Storako named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week, Oklahoma Sooners reclaim top spot of D1 Softball top 25, Kinzie Hansen makes presence felt in Oklahoma's 5-0 weekend at Mary Nutter Classic, Oklahoma Sooners send a message to the rest of the softball world with 14-0 win over UCLA, Oklahoma Sooners blast No. That turned out to be the Horned Frogs best chance to reach an NCAA Tournament, something they never did under Pebley. Pebley played her college basketball at Colorado and parlayed that into a short career in the WNBA. Texas Tech fired Stollings for cause on Aug. 6. Hailey Dolcini. After outscoring their Mary Nutter opposition 50-4, the Oklahoma Sooners returned to their rightful place on top of the USA TODAY Sports NFCA Coaches Poll. He wouldnt let go of that. The decision ends the head coachs near-nine-year tenure with the Horned Frogs. .#ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/gqtQZQ3aFS, . But we are talking about the D1softball No. Hall of Honor. That was the start of a three-season run in which TCU won 69 games. After outscoring their Mary Nutter opposition 50-4, the Oklahoma Sooners returned to their rightful place on top of the USA TODAY Sports NFCA Coaches Poll. The Oklahoma Sooners bounced back from their first loss of the season to the Baylor Bears in ferocious fashion, going 5-0 at the Mary Nutter Classic. Yvonne Whaley, a junior on the Texas Tech team, also was baptized at the facility on a separate occasion, according to two people who attended the ceremony and spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. 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 Following the second review, White discussed the play with both Erdahl and home plate umpireBubba Ewald. The Sooners are pouring it on. Chenise Delce being named SEC Pitcher of the Week. 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. Tiare Jennings and Haley Lee added two more bombs for a FOUR-home run inning. Softball, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Cross Country. In addition to the review of the softball team, the school conducted two reviews of the womens basketball program before a USA TODAY Sports investigation made public a culture of abuse under head coach Marlene Stollings, who was fired Aug. 6. ANOTHER ONE! Then when they came out and Oklahoma State wanted the run to score, then thats why we went to review. stream @sydneyrmckinney x @NCAASoftball pic.twitter.com/tejD3to6x5, Wichita State Softball (@GoShockersSB) February 19, 2023, New To Poll:No. Your inbox approves I am an intense competitor by nature, and in the heat of the moment I made a rash decision which I truly regret.. 25 Wichita State. !#SicEm pic.twitter.com/sf2OuRiZJJ, Baylor Softball (@BaylorSoftball) February 26, 2023, BOOOOOOM!#GoDucks | #Version5 pic.twitter.com/Q3iYxH7DDz, Oregon Softball (@OregonSB) February 27, 2023, : https://t.co/2dCZI3evKq#WarEagle | @briellis1 pic.twitter.com/n3fNEqtOcQ, Auburn Softball (@AuburnSoftball) February 27, 2023, @KerpicsMadison is the @SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week , 0 runs in 19 innings3-0 record18 strikeouts .111 batting average against, https://t.co/FAtiaEUwsZ#Team27 | #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/lI1N6N6e3f, Georgia Softball (@UGASoftball) February 27, 2023. Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin, Texas softball loses to Virginia Tech in extras to start Lone Star State Invitational, 6-5. UK ends the road trip 7-3 and now sits 10-3-1 overall. That much is obvious to us all. In 2023, it took just 10 days and nine games. The resume is super impressive. A student-athlete from Tom Bean High School was denied an appeal for varsity eligibility, upholding the previous ruling of the district I am an intense competitor by nature, and in the heat of the moment I made a rash decision which I truly regret., 'A strong 7': Oklahoma State softball enters Big 12 Tournament seeking top-8 national seed.