Oklahoma Sooners softball is entering a pivotal offseason after missing its first Women's College World Series since 2015.
Last month, the Sooners fell to Mississippi State in the Super Regionals. And now, head coach Patty Gasso faces a roster rebuild through the NCAA transfer portal.
OU Softball Players Enter the 2026 NCAA Transfer Portal
All-American outfielder Kasidi Pickering entered the portal on June 8th. She departs after hitting .384 with 50 homeruns over three seasons — the biggest individual loss on an already-thin OU roster.
Meanwhile, freshman pitcher Berkley Zache moved on after posting a 2.28 ERA this year. Her sister, sophomore catcher and infielder Riley Zache, followed shortly after.
Sophomore utility player Tia Milloy also entered the portal with two years of college softball eligibility remaining. She hit .353 this season.
Gasso Looks to Rebuild Oklahoma Softball Before 2027 Season
May's 6-0 Super Regional loss snapped a nine-year WCWS appearance streak for the Sooners.
With multiple veterans graduating and young talent departing, Gasso is expected to be a highly aggressive market player throughout softball's summer transfer season.
