NORMAN, Okla. -- The Arkansas Razorbacks have enjoyed pockets of success in softball since adding the sport in 1997, but sustaining it has proven difficult.
In 22 seasons the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has made eight NCAA Tournament appearances and never more than two in a row.
Oklahoma Coach Patty Gasso said that will change under Razorbacks Coach Courtney Deifel, a former graduate assistant of hers.
The Sooners -- going for their third consecutive national championship -- beat the Razorbacks 7-2 and 9-0 to win the teams' super regional matchup, but this was the first season Arkansas was able to win a regional title.