Just before game time Oregon State softball announced that All-American Mariah Mazon (their ace and top-hitter) would not be available against Florida in the College World Series. OSU did not give a reason for her absence, but did say they hope to have Mariah back in the near future. The announcers mentioned it was not injury or disciplinary related. Anyways back to the action in Oklahoma City.
The Beavers started the scoring with a 2-out single that scored Xiao Gin who hit a double to get into scoring position. Sarah Haendiges got the start in the circle and held Florida scoreless in the bottom of the 1st.