How many different teams did OU softball beat during its 71-game winning streak?
NORMAN — OU softball’s winning streak is over.
The Sooners fell to Louisiana, 7-5, on Sunday at Love’s Field in eight innings.
Here’s a look at OU’s winning streak by the numbers:
How long did OU’s winning streak last?
373 days. The streak began Feb. 24, 2023 with an 8-0, five-inning win over Cal State Fullerton at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic and ended with Sunday’s loss.
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When was OU’s last home loss?
Feb. 29, 2020. The Sooners hadn’t lost at home since their 4-3 loss to North Texas at Marita Hynes Field. OU closed the stadium with 65 consecutive wins before winning their first four games at Love’s Field ahead of Sunday’s loss.
How many runs did OU score during its winning streak?
578. The Sooners gave up just 72 runs during the streak. Tiare Jennings drove in 79 runs during the streak.
How many home runs did OU hit during its winning streak?
The Sooners hit 138 home runs during the streak. Tiare Jennings and Alyssa Brito hit 22 home runs each. The Sooners allowed 28 home runs during the streak.
How many different teams did the Sooners beat during the streak?
42. The streak included four wins each over Texas and Iowa State. The streak included three wins over a pair of non-conference opponents — Florida State and Mississippi State.
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How many times were the Sooners out-hit during the streak?
Twice. In the second game of the streak, an 8-0 win over Texas A&M, the Aggies outhit OU 6-5. Then in the Sooners’ 3-0 win at LSU on April 11, 2023, the Tigers outhit OU 3-2.
How many errors did the Sooners commit during the streak?
20. The Sooners’ defense has been superb, though defensive woes played a big role in Sunday’s loss. OU committed multiple errors in just five games during the streak.
How many games during the winning streak went extra innings?
Three. The Sooners had two extra-inning games during the streak, their dramatic come-from-behind victory over Clemson to clinch a spot in the Women’s College World Series, their nine-inning win over Stanford in the WCWS and then their eight-inning win over Washington earlier this season.
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