STILLWATER, Okla. — BYU softball fell in game one at No. 23/21 Oklahoma State, 6-0 at Cowgirl Stadium on Thursday night.
The Cougars (8-19, 0-4 Big 12) were retired in order in five of the seven innings, tallying just one hit in the contest.
Player Highlights
- Lily Owens: 1-3
After Oklahoma State loaded the bases in the bottom of the first with no outs, BYU got out of the jam with a 1-2-3 double play before an infield pop out.
The Cowgirls were able to plate two in the second on two walks, a sacrifice bunt, double to right, Cougar fielding error, and double steal attempt to lead 2-0 after two.
BYU loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the third as Kaiya Fabela and Danica Acosta walked and Lily Owens beat out an infield single, but a fielder’s choice three pitches later left them loaded.
OSU then hit an opposite field solo home run in the third to take a 3-0 lead.
Doubling up on its lead in the fourth, Oklahoma State homered twice more to gain a 6-0 advantage.
The Cougars put two in scoring position with two outs in the top of the sixth on an error, walk and ground out but struck out and left the pair stranded.
BYU went down in order in the seventh, dropping its series opener by six runs.
On Deck
The Cougars and Cowgirls will square off in game two of the series on Friday, Mar. 20 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+.