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.
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 […]
Oklahoma Sooners softball head coach Patty Gasso has expressed both excitement and a commitment to growth as her team embarks on a new chapter in 2025. After securing four consecutive national championships, the Sooners enter their inaugural season in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with a roster that blends seasoned talent with a significant influx of […]
Patty Gasso, the legendary head coach of the University of Oklahoma’s softball team, has been honored with one of the most prestigious national awards in collegiate sports: the **National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Hall of Fame Award**. This award recognizes Gasso’s exceptional contributions to the sport, her unwavering commitment to excellence, and her transformative leadership […]
