Oklahoma nearly let history slip away as it saw a four-run lead turn into a three-run deficit against Clemson in Game 2 of the Norman Super Regional on Saturday.
But, down to their final strike, the defending champions fought back, tying things up on a Kinzie Hansen three-run homer and then getting the go-ahead solo home run from Tiare Jennings in the ninth inning to win 8-7 and advance to the Women’s College World Series next week.
The win gives the Sooners the most consecutive victories of all time (48). Arizona (1996-97) was the previous record holder.
Oklahoma also holds the third-, fourth- and fifth-longest win streaks (41 games in 2019, 40 games in 2020-21 and 40 games in 2021-22).
The Sooners (56-1) are the prohibitive favorites to win a third straight WCWS. They have won six championships under coach Patty Gasso, including five in the past 10 years.
Their only loss this season came in February against Baylor — a 4-3 defeat on the road. They later swept a three-game series against the Bears in Waco, Texas, in April.
Center fielder Jayda Coleman led off Saturday’s win over Clemson with a home run. The next batter, second…
