Oklahoma's 71-game winning streak in NCAA Division 1 ended Sunday, when visiting Louisiana posted a 7-5 victory over the nation's No. 1 team in front of 4,450 fans at Love's Field in Norman.
The game went to extra innings after the Sooners rallied to tie the Ragin' Cajuns with a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Louisiana broke the 4-4 deadlock in the eighth, with pinch-hitter Samantha Graeter (RBI single) and Sam Roe (two RBI) making big strides at the plate.
Cydney Sanders brought Oklahoma (18-1) within two with a one-out solo home run in the bottom of the eighth, but starting pitcher Chloe Riassetto escaped further damage to give Louisiana (10-12) the victory.
The Sooners, who have won three straight national championships, last lost at Baylor on Feb. 19, 2023.
His accomplishments during the streak demonstrated pure dominance. They outscored their opponents 578-72; they had 40 shutouts (56% of their games); enjoyed wins at 42 different programs, including 46 wins over Power 5 opponents and 28 over ranked teams; and achieved 33 victories under the race rule.
