No. 3-seeded Raiders become first softball program to lose on Day 1 and battle back for NAIA World Series title
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A wild week inside South Commons Complex reached its peak Thursday morning as Southern Oregon battled its way back through the elimination bracket, winning five straight games behind dominant pitching performances from freshman Ayla Davies.
Oklahoma City had cruised through the NAIA Softball World Series up to that point, suffering just one loss — to SOU the night before. The Raiders became the first team since the 2013 format change (which removed pool play) to emerge from the elimination bracket and win the national title…