NORMAN—After a great start to the season, Oklahoma had a rough start to the week, losing 7-2 at Dallas Baptist before dropping the opening game of a three-game set at Rice 8-1.
But then the Sooners turned things around, winning the last two games of the series by a combined score of 23-8 to take the series.
Week record: 2-2
Overall record: 13-3
The week ahead: Tuesday vs. UT Arlington, Friday-Sunday vs. Missouri State
Prater’s dominance
As a freshman last season, Levi Prater was a valuable piece out of the bullpen before moving into the rotation near the end of the season.