The high-voltage NCAA Softball Elimination matchup between Stanford and Oklahoma State is set to place at Devon Park at 9:30 pm ET, on May 31, 2024.
Kenny Gajewski was going to have a late night.
Following his team's 1-0 loss to Florida in the opening round of the Women's College World Series on Thursday, the head coach of OSU softball was confronted with a challenging assignment.
Gajewski won't waste any time getting his team ready with fewer than twenty-four hours till the first pitch.
NiJaree Canady of Stanford is expected to start in the circle. In terms of strikeouts (310) and ERA (0.65), the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year leads the country.
Canady's outing on Thursday night featured five strikeouts in six innings while giving up four earned runs, despite Stanford's 4-0 loss against Texas.
Canady has thrown on back-to-back days ten times this season. She is known for being tough. Stanford is also in a very bad spot, so it's likely that their best pitcher will start.
Stanford vs Oklahoma State: Date and Start Time
The epic NCAA Softball matchup between Stanford and Oklahoma State will take place on May 31, 2024, at 9:30 pm ET, at Devon Park, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
| Date | 31 May 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 pm ET |
| Venue | Devon Park |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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Stanford vs Oklahoma State Team News
Stanford Team News
Canady, the outstanding pitcher from Stanford, has dominated college softball this year. She not only leads the country but does so by a substantial margin of 0.5 points, with an amazing ERA of 0.65. Her 310 strikeouts, an astounding 45 more than the next closest rival, further demonstrate her skill on the mound. Canady's outstanding performance solidifies her place as Stanford's greatest player and a major contributor to their achievements.
Oklahoma State Team News
Kilfoyl is ready for the tough work that comes with the playoffs. As the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, she has a great 1.06 ERA and has struck out 146 batters this season. Kilfoyl has thrown on back-to-back days eight times this campaign, showing how tough she is.
Head coach Gajewski says that sports trainer Mike Barlow will treat her on Thursday night, and then Chance Marek, an assistant coach for strength and conditioning, will treat her on Friday morning.
Gajewski is sure that Kilfoyl is ready for the task, even though the preparation process is long.