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UConn advances to Super Regional after defeating Oklahoma 7-1 in Norman Regional championship game

Highlights
  • University of Connecticut emerged victorious with a 7-1 win over Oklahoma in the Norman Regional championship game.
  • Starter Gabe Van Emon's exceptional performance and key home runs led UConn to the final super regional spot.
  • Oklahoma's journey in the Women's CWS ended after being knocked out by UConn in the Norman Regional.
Story

UConn baseball team won against Oklahoma in the Norman Regional championship game. Gabe Van Emon, the starting pitcher, did not allow any runs for 7 1/3 innings. Korey Morton and Maddix Dalena hit home runs in the fourth inning, helping UConn secure a 7-1 victory. This win advanced UConn (35-24) to play against Florida State in a super regional for a chance to go to the College World Series. In the fourth inning, UConn took a 4-0 lead. Morton hit a home run after Luke Broadhurst struck out. Dalena hit another home run, bringing the score to 7-1. Van Emon, the pitcher, performed well after a tough start, giving up only five hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Oklahoma's Grant Stevens pitched well, leading his team to a 4-3 victory against Duke. This win allowed Oklahoma (39-20) to advance to play against UConn. Stevens pitched seven innings, allowing only one run with seven strikeouts. Malachi Witherspoon got the final outs for his fifth save. In the end, UConn and Oklahoma faced off in the championship game. UConn emerged victorious, securing a spot in the super regionals. Oklahoma's journey in the tournament came to an end, but they put up a good fight throughout the games.

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