NORMAN — Oklahoma’s offense had their pitchers’ backs on Friday, allowing OU to withstand an uncharacteristically shaky performance in the Sooners’ SEC debut.
Isabela Emerling launched two home runs and freshman shortstop Gabbie Garcia bounced a three-run shot off the wall to push No. 2 OU past No. 11 South Carolina 10-9 at Love’s Field in the 2025 conference opener.
The power was more than enough after Oklahoma’s veteran starting pitcher, Kierston Deal , made a few mistakes to help the visiting Gamecocks plate five runs in the second inning…