Norman, OK – In the Hofstra softball team's first NCAA Division I Softball Championship appearance since 2018, the Pride took on the back-to-back national champions and top seed in the tournament Oklahoma (52-1) and suffered an 11-0 defeat in five innings. Hofstra's record now stands at 29-26 on the year.
 
The Sooners scored one in the first inning before adding two more on a two-run home run in the second inning. After another two-run inning in the third, Oklahoma broke the game open with a six-run fourth inning while keeping Hofstra's offense in check and off the board.
 
Julia Apsel and Annabella Pisapia combined for two strikeouts against the vaunted Oklahoma lineup. Anna Butler, Nikki Mullin, and Emma Brennan also made appearances for the Pride in the circle.
 
Hofstra will face Cal (33-20-1) on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern/4:30 p.m. Central in an elimination game for both teams.
 
NOTES:
-Hofstra is now 1-2 all-time against Oklahoma.
-Alanna Morse recorded Hofstra's one hit on a lead-off double in the third inning.
-Hofstra turned its 12th double play of the season in the first inning on a pop out to Becca Vaillancourt and a play at first by Angelina Ioppolo.