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Sooner Softball Well Represented in 2025 World Games

August 12, 2025 | Softball

NORMAN — Oklahoma Softball is well represented in the 2025 World Games to take place in Chengdu, China, August 13-17, with seven Sooners competing for the United States at the international event.
 
OU's Jayda Coleman, Tiare Jennings and Kelly Maxwell are on the United States' 15-player roster, while Kinzie Hansen will serve as an alternate. Patty Gasso leads the U.S. as head coach in her first international event leading the team, while JT Gasso and Jennifer Rocha will also serve in assistant coaching roles. 

Eight countries are represented across the event, with the U.S. competing in Group A against the Netherlands, China and Chinese Taipei. 

Fans can follow the U.S. Women's National Team on GameChanger for live stats and game updates.

World Games Schedule (Times Listed as Central Time in the United States)
Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 9 p.m. CT vs. No. 4 Chinese Taipei
Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. CT vs. No. 5 Netherlands
Friday, Aug. 15 at 12 a.m. CT vs. China
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