The Oklahoma Board of Regents approved a historic new contract for University of Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso during a Friday meeting in Tulsa.
Gasso, who has led the Sooners to four consecutive national titles, received a new deal that will average $2.05 million annually through the 2028 season, not including posssible performance bonuses.
Already the highest-paid coach in college softball, Gasso’s previous contract paid her $1.775 million for this past season and had been scheduled to pay her $1.825 million as of July 1. Instead, her compensation as of July 1 was retroactively increased to $1.9 million. It is scheduled to increase by $100,000 annually in each of the three future years.
After a season of ups and downs, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has solidified his position as the man to lead the program into the future. With his trademark intensity, defensive expertise, and ability to inspire his players, Venables has garnered unwavering support from both fans and administration. Rebuilding and Resilience Venables took over […]
The Red River Rivalry returns to the softball diamond this weekend, with No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 5 Texas set to clash in a high-stakes SEC showdown. The series, scheduled for April 25–27, carries added significance as both teams now compete in the Southeastern Conference, intensifying their rivalry and national title aspirations. Oklahoma enters the […]
Mackenzie Donihoo, a talented and dedicated player for the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, has announced her retirement from the sport due to ongoing health complications. Her decision has come as a deep disappointment not only to her teammates, coaches, and the OU fanbase but to the broader softball community as well. Donihoo, known for her […]
