Sooners secure WCWS bid, set mark for consecutive all-time wins - ESPN

Oklahoma nearly let history slip away as it saw a four-run lead turn into a three-run deficit against Clemson in Game 2 of the Norman Super Regional on Saturday.

But, down to their final strike, the defending champions fought back, tying things up on a Kinzie Hansen three-run homer and then getting the go-ahead solo home run from Tiare Jennings in the ninth inning to win 8-7 and advance to the Women's College World Series next week.

The win gives the Sooners the most consecutive victories of all time (48). Arizona (1996-97) was the previous record holder.

Oklahoma also holds the third-, fourth- and fifth-longest win streaks (41 games in 2019, 40 games in 2020-21 and 40 games in 2021-22).

The Sooners (56-1) are the prohibitive favorites to win a third straight WCWS. They have won six championships under coach Patty Gasso, including five in the past 10 years.

Their only loss this season came in February against Baylor — a 4-3 defeat on the road. They later swept a three-game series against the Bears in Waco, Texas, in April.

Center fielder Jayda Coleman led off Saturday's win over Clemson with a home run. The next batter, second baseman Jennings, made it back-to-back slams with a homer over the right-field fence.

Third baseman Alyssa Brito also hit a home run in the top of the fourth inning. It was her third straight game with a homer — her longest streak this season and tied for the longest streak of her career.

But in the bottom of the inning, Clemson responded as Maddie Moore hit a three-run homer to left field.

The next inning, McKenzie Clark hit a two-run homer to give the Tigers the lead. It was her 13th home run this season — passing last season for the most she's had in a season in her career.

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