OSU softball tops Kansas

Oklahoma State hit three home runs to defeat Kansas University, 11-9, in Big 12 softball Saturday at Arrocha Ballpark.

Vanessa Shippy, Taylor Lynch and Michaela Patton homered for OSU, and Harli Ridling homered for KU.

The Jayhawks fell to 28-20 overall and 5-9 in the Big 12, and OSU improved to 27-22 and 6-9.

Oklahoma State 104 230 1 — 11 11 2

Kansas 004 500 0 — 9 8 2

W — Shea Coats (6-1). L — Monique Wesley (4-5).

2B — Red Reasnor, OSU. HR — Vanessa Shippy, Taylor Lynch, Michaela Patton, OSU; Harli Ridling, KU.

KU highlights — Ridling 2-for-3, 3 RBIs; Daniella Chavez 2-for-4, 3 RBIs; Chaley Brickey 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.