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'Sometimes you keep your friends close and your enemies closer': OU and OSU are sharing softball opponents this weekend

Kenny Gajewski understands how fans might feel about OSU working with OU.

But this weekend is one instance where working together makes both softball programs better in the long run. The in-state rivals are sharing opponents on Friday and Saturday.

Sixth-ranked OU will play Utah and Mercer on Friday, while No. 14 OSU is playing Murray State and Missouri State. They will swap opponents on Saturday before OSU finishes the weekend with one more game against Missouri State on Sunday.

“We feel like we should work together,” said Gajewski, the Cowgirls coach. “I know how our fans feel about OU.