NEBRASKA SOFTBALL IS HEADING TO THE WCWS! They run-ruled No. 13 Oklahoma State 9-1 in five innings to advance to their first WCWS since 2013. https://t.co/PO3BX2U0Tq pic.twitter.com/jiiuKPuvcP

It is a big week for sports in Oklahoma City as the Thunder battle it out with the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals and the Women's College World Series begins Thursday.

As the Texas Longhorns book their third straight trip to the World Series, they can get a little extra joy out of their rivals' sudden struggles.

Arkansas softball is slated to begin its stay at the Women’s College World Series with a game against Nebraska on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2. The Razorbacks (47-11) and Cornhuskers (51-6) will play the fourth game of the WCWS’s Opening Day at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Mississippi State lost four of its last five SEC series to close out the regular season, but turned things around to make its first WCWS.

Days after Sunday’s shocking loss to Mississippi State, Oklahoma will have to quickly shift to offseason mode.  The transfer portal officially opens on

Patrick Murphy is confident in his Alabama softball underclassmen on the big stage at the Women's College World Series.

Mississippi State shocked Oklahoma 6-0 on Sunday, helping complete the field for the Women's College World Series. Though MSU beating Oklahoma didn't affect the league's final tally, the Southeastern Conference will have five of the eight teams in Oklahoma City.