Champion Oklahoma softball team goes viral for how they find fulfillment: 'Joy from the Lord'

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The Oklahoma softball team, recent winners of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) championship, were asked about their play style and strategy on Tuesday, just days before the team won its third consecutive national victory. 

But some players spoke about their secret to maintaining joy and energy after a long season, all agreeing on one principle: faith. 

"The only way that you can have a joy that doesn’t fade away is from the Lord. And any other type of joy is actually happiness that comes from circumstances and outcomes," Oklahoma player Grace Lyons said in response to a question from an ESPN reporter.

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Oklahomas Alyssa Brito, left, and Jayda Coleman celebrate after Coleman scored against Florida State during the fifth inning of the first game of the NCAA Womens College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Oklahoma City.  (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

The clip of the Oklahoma Sooners speaking publicly about their faith quickly went viral on Twitter. 

Sports reporter Ross Lovelace shared the video on his account, writing that it was "cool to see athletes use their platform to profess their faith." 

"The Lord is at work," he added. 

"Joy from the Lord is really the only thing that can keep you motivated [and] in a good mindset no matter the outcomes," Lyons told reporters at the same Tuesday press conference. 

"That’s the only answer to that," she said. 

Another player, Jayda Coleman, said that she "1000% agreed with Grace Lyons." 

"I went through that my freshman year. I was