Big 12 Coaches Poll Will Give Gajewski a Chip on the Shoulder, Cowgirls Picked 3rd
(Pokes Report publisher Robert Allen contributed to this story originated by Oklahoma State University athletic media relations.)
STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State softball team is projected to finish third in the Big 12 Conference by the league’s coaches, the conference announced today. The Cowgirls are coming off a 10-8 season in conference play, highlighted by series sweeps over Baylor and Kansas.
OSU holds a 52-20 record in Big 12 conference play in the last four years, which trails only Oklahoma. In each of the last seven seasons, the Cowgirls haven’t finished lower than third in Big 12 standings.
Gajewski will use this poll as a motivator for his team. Oklahoma State is a team that is young with a talented freshman class and that has been added to through the transfer portal, which Kenny Gajewski and his staff have thoroughly embraced. Former Liberty catcher and two-time ASUN Player of the Year is a major addition for this season.
The Pokes open the season February 8 on the road at Cal State Northridge.
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| Predicted Finish Pts./1st Place Votes | 2024 Big 12 Softball Coaches Preseason Poll |
| 1. 81/9 | Oklahoma Sooners |
| 2. 73/1 | Texas Longhorns |
| 3. 62 | Oklahoma State Cowgirls |
| 4. 59 | Baylor Lady Bears |
| 5. 48 | UCF Knights |
| 6. 35 | Texas Tech Lady Raiders |
| 7. 28 | BYU Cougars |
| 8. 27 | Kansas Jayhawks |
| 9. 20 | Iowa State Cyclones |
| 10. 17 | Houston Cougars |