To that point, the Oklahoma ace had shut out 15-seeded Alabama in the opening game of the Norman Super Regional, but Crimson Tide designated player Alexis Pupillo doubled into the right field corner with no outs. OU was on top 3-0, and it represented Alabama’s best chance to get back into the game.

Patty Gasso and the second-seeded OU softball team opened their NCAA Super Regional with a shutout of Alabama. Here's a recap of the win.

Here are three takeaways from Alabama's NCAA super regional loss to Oklahoma in the first game of super regionals. The first inning seemingly set the tone for Alabama’s offense against Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry.