Reese Atwood's journey from growing up on a ranch to being one of the nation's best hitters for the Longhorns.

OU softball coach Patty Gasso called her team's victory over Oregon and Melyssa Lombardi "bittersweet." Lombardi played for the Sooners and was a longtime Gasso assistant.

OU softball will face Oregon and former assistant coach Melyssa Lombardi in an elimination game at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Rafa Nadal, second right, poses with, from left, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at Stade Roland-Garros, in Paris, May 25, 2025. Christophe En/AP Photo

Patty Gasso has a low-key squad. Not much celebrating. But if OU softball survives Monday — and NiJaree Canady — it will have every reason to celebrate.

Laura Mealer's ninth-inning, walk-off single clinched a 5-4 Tennessee win over UCLA and launched the Lady Vols into the WCWS semifinals on Sunday, but not before a controversial, replay review delayed play for nearly 15 minutes earlier in the game.