As Oklahoma prepares to square off against Texas Tech in the Women’s College World Series semifinals, Sooners head coach Patty Gasso took a moment to shine a spotlight on the impressive work being done by her counterpart in the opposite dugout. With respect and admiration, Gasso spoke highly of Texas Tech’s head coach, Gerry Glasco, who’s been nothing short of a game-changer this season.
“He’s an amazing coach, he really is,” Gasso shared during a media scrum on Sunday. “Some of the stuff he pulls out of his hat is pretty epic. He always does it the right way, and I really enjoy going up against him because you know you’re going to have a battle. Seeing a Big 12 team like theirs make it here, adding a new name to the mix, is really, really cool for the conference.”
Coach Gerry Glasco has indeed orchestrated a stunning turnaround for the Red Raiders, steering Texas Tech to its maiden Women’s College World Series berth. Under his leadership, the team has orchestrated breathtaking upsets over national heavyweights like LSU and Washington. Now, they’re set for a showdown with Gasso’s powerhouse, hoping for a spot in the championship series.
Oklahoma is chasing a remarkable fifth consecutive national title, but Texas Tech is surging with some of their best softball this season, thanks in large part to standout performances from NiJaree Canady, who’s left quite the mark.
The familiarity between Glasco and Gasso adds an extra layer of intrigue. Glasco, formerly Louisiana’s head coach, crafted a strong mid-major program before taking his talents to the Big 12, where his rapid success has only increased the league’s already impressive softball prowess.
Tonight promises more than just a tussle between teams—it’s a battle between two of the sharpest strategists in the game, each guiding their squads with unique and effective philosophies. Texas Tech and Oklahoma are set to commence their semifinal clash at 6:00 p.m. CT today, June 2, with a potential follow-up game later at 8:00 p.m. CT if needed. Catch all the action live on ESPN or stream it via the ESPN app.
