The No. 2-seeded Sooners get one of the nation’s best pitchers, NiJaree Canady, and her 12-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders. And OU has to win twice Monday at Devon Park.

The Sooners, who have won the last four national titles, have never lost to Texas at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. OU beat Texas in the championship series in 2022 and last season.

Oklahoma's biggest hurdle is Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady. And unless there's more inclement weather on the horizon, OU will have to beat her twice in one day to advance.

Monday’s battle with Texas Tech will begin at 6 p.m. (ESPN2) at Devon Park. If the Sooners win, both teams will immediately roll into a second contest for a spot in the WCWS championship series.