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Kansas sophomore left fielder Ava Wallace makes a diving catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love's Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior Chloe Barber pitches in an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior Chloe Barber pitches in an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas freshman catcher Ella Boyer runs toward first base in an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior Chloe Barber pitches in an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior pitcher Chloe Barber, left, high-fives teammate Anna Soles during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas sophomore infielder Karsen Griggs (14) embraces junior pitcher Chloe Barber during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas senior shortstop Campbell Bagshaw takes a swing during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas senior shortstop Campbell Bagshaw takes a swing during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas players celebrate in the dugout during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas senior shortstop Campbell Bagshaw runs toward second base during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior first baseman Anna Soles warms up during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas softball players meet with junior pitcher Chloe Barber in the circle during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas sophomore left fielder Ava Wallace makes a diving catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas sophomore left fielder Ava Wallace, left, is congratulated by senior shortstop Hailey Cripe after making a diving catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas sophomore left fielder Ava Wallace, left, is congratulated by junior pitcher Chloe Barber after making a diving catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas junior third baseman Kadence Stafford swings during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas sophomore left fielder Ava Wallace makes a catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas senior center fielder Presley Limbaugh makes a catch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.

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Kansas senior shortstop Hailey Cripe connects with a pitch during an NCAA regional game against Oklahoma on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Love’s Field in Norman, Okla.