The Big 12 champions held on for a 2-1 win and series sweep Friday against No. 5 Florida State. Here's what you need to know about the Women's College World Series field: REQUIRED READING: How did Oklahoma City become softball capital of the world?

How did OKC go from needing volunteers and teams to sit in the stands during the Women's College World Series to being softball’s epicenter?

In a pitcher's duel, Kasidi Pickering answered the call, hitting a two-run home run to help the Sooners beat Alabama 3-0 in Game 1 of the Super Regionals.

Oklahoma had no isses crushing the compeition in Norman. Jordy Bahl and Nebraska advance to the super regional.

Patty Gasso and the second-seeded OU softball team opens their NCAA Super Regional against Alabama on Fridat at Love's Field. Follow our live coverage here:

Jordy Bahl has established herself as the best two-way player in the country in her first full season with the Nebraska softball team since transferring from Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State softball team's chances of a sixth straight Women's College World Series appearance ended with a run-rule loss at the Fayetteville Regional.