In a Women's College World Series without Oklahoma, the Sooners' base is up for grabs: 'I'll take those 10,000 fans'
The 2026 Women's College World Series is notable for the absence of Oklahoma, a dominant team that has won multiple championships. With their exit, other teams are vying for the large fanbase that Oklahoma leaves behind. Alabama's head coach is actively courting Oklahoma fans to support his team in their first WCWS appearance since 2001.
- ▪Oklahoma was eliminated from the Women's College World Series by Mississippi State.
- ▪This is the first WCWS in over a decade without Oklahoma participating.
- ▪Alabama's head coach is encouraging Oklahoma fans to support his team due to their similar colors.
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