No. 24 Kansas dropped the first game of a three-game series against No. 1 Oklahoma, 6-1, Thursday at Arrocha Ballpark. Campbell Bagshaw scored Kansas’ lone run with a home run in the seventh inning.
The No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks (22-8-1, 7-2 Big 12) host No. 1 Oklahoma (31-1, 9-0 Big 12) in a three-game series starting Thursday, March 28, to Saturday, March 30, at Arrocha Ballpark. First pitch for Thursday and Friday are set for 5 p.m. CT, with Saturday’s action starting at 12 p.m.Â
After sweeping Houston on the road last weekend, Kansas softball has earned distinctions in three nationals polls this week. KU is ranked No. 18 in the Softball America Poll, No. 21 in the D1Softball Poll and No. 24 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll. Kansas is also receiving votes in the NFCA coaches poll.
Kansas softball’s midweek game at Kansas City on March 26 has been canceled due to forecasted inclement weather in the area. The Jayhawks and the Roos will still face off later this season with a matchup set for April 24th at Arrocha Ballpark.
Kansas softball claimed its second-straight Big 12 series victory with an 11-4 win over Houston at Cougar Softball Stadium Saturday. The win also marked the sixth-consecutive Big 12 Conference win.
Kansas defeated Houston 4-3 on the strength of three home runs and stellar defense behind pitcher Kasey Hamilton Friday night at Cougar Softball Stadium.
The Kansas Jayhawks (19-8-1, 4-2 Big 12) travels to Texas to take on Big 12 newcomer Houston (19-9, 2-4 Big 12) in a three-game series from March 22-24 at Cougar Softball Stadium. This series marks the third Big 12 series for the Jayhawks this season.
A late seventh inning two run comeback couldn’t help Kansas overcome Missouri’s lead as the Jayhawks fell 3-2 in the Border Showdown Wednesday night at Arrocha Ballpark.Â
The Kansas Jayhawks (19-7-1, 4-2 Big 12) will host longtime rival No. 15/16 Missouri (22-6, 2-4 SEC) in the annual Border Showdown at Arrocha Ballpark on Wednesday, March 20, with first pitch set for 5 p.m. CT. Kansas is currently on a six-game winning streak and unbeaten with a 6-0 record at home this season.