SOONERS BACK ON THEIR FEET : Kierston Deal put together critical performance for the Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners were in need of a standout performance from their pitching staff, and on Saturday, Kierston Deal rose to the occasion. Her impressive outing played a crucial role in Oklahoma’s victory over Tennessee. Deal delivered a complete-game performance, conceding only one earned run while allowing four hits and one walk. She also struck out five Tennessee batters, helping her team secure an essential win in game two of the series.
Her stellar showing came at a critical time, especially after the struggles the Sooners’ pitching staff faced earlier in the week against a strong Wichita State squad. In that game, Oklahoma’s pitchers surrendered 16 runs, exposing a vulnerability that needed to be addressed. Deal stepped up when it mattered most, providing an effective secondary pitching option behind ace Sam Landry. While Landry had been exceptional, she couldn’t carry the burden alone. After being stretched into extra innings in Friday’s series opener, Landry needed a break. Deal’s dominant performance not only secured the win but also preserved the bullpen
