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2025 Northern Colorado vs Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Rebounds From Loss, Tops Northern Colorado 8-0 At 2025 PVCC

Oklahoma State Rebounds From Loss, Tops Northern Colorado 8-0 At 2025 PVCC

No. 4 Oklahoma State rebounded from a shocking loss earlier in the day and defeated Northern Colorado 8-0 at the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

Feb 8, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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Sometimes, success in sports comes from having a short memory or doing things a little out of the ordinary.

For the No. 4 Oklahoma State softball team, both were necessary Friday night at the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where the Cowgirls rebounded from a tough loss with an 8-0 victory over Northern Colorado in the nightcap.

Immediately after a shocking 6-1 loss to Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs’ first win over a top-5 team since 2008, Oklahoma State was back at Nancy Almaraz Stadium to wrap up the day against UNC.

Small ball helped Oklahoma State (2-1) gain some momentum against the Bears (0-3), as back-to-back bunts to start the bottom of the first inning, followed by a double steal, allowed the Cowgirls to put a run on the board due to a UNC throwing error. 

The strategy worked again in the third inning, as three consecutive bunt singles loaded the bases for Oklahoma State. A one-out base hit from sophomore Karli Godwin brought home two more Cowgirls and extended the lead to 3-0.

Smart hitting, heads-up baserunning and taking advantage of a few UNC miscues helped Oklahoma State end the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Cowgirls scored their fourth run in the fourth inning and added two in each of the next two innings to wrap things up early.

OSU had 14 hits in the contest, with only one being for extra bases. That was a double by junior Tallen Edwards in the fourth inning. 

The top two hitters in the Oklahoma State lineup – graduate student Megan Delgadillo (four) and sophomore Tia Warsop (three) combined for seven hits. 

In the circle, after allowing the Bears to load the bases in the opening inning, sophomore starter Katie Kutz settled in for OSU and shut down the Northern Colorado offense. 

Kutz (1-0) went 4 1/3 shutout innings, surrendering three hits and three walks, while striking out four. Newly acquired ace Ruby Meylan, a transfer from Washington, finished the game without allowing another hit.

The losing pitcher for Northern Colorado was sophomore Anna Wilming (0-2), who pitched five innings, giving up 11 hits and six runs (three earned). She walked one and struck out three. Wilming also took the loss when UNC fell to Louisiana Tech on Thursday afternoon. 

Offensively, three Bears each had one hit against Oklahoma State. 

There are three more games on the schedule for the first session of the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, and the action will take place throughout the day Saturday.

Northern Colorado will be back on the field first to face Louisiana Tech at 2 p.m. Eastern. 

Florida State then will own the spotlight with a pair of games to close out the event. The Seminoles will meet LA Tech at 5 p.m. EST and take on Oklahoma State in a top-15 rematch at 8 p.m. EST.

The Puerto Vallarta College Challenge is taking place across two weekends – Feb. 6-9 and Feb. 13-16 – with all games being played at the famed Nancy Almaraz Stadium. All of the games will be broadcast live on FloSoftball.

The first session of the event includes Florida State, Louisiana Tech, Northern Colorado and Oklahoma State.

The second week of action will feature Boise State, BYU, Florida International, Illinois State, Indiana and North Dakota State.

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Final Stats From OSU Softball Win Over Northern Colorado

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Oklahoma State Defeats Northern Colorado 8-0

A pair of singles to start the bottom of the sixth inning gives Oklahoma State runners at second and third with no outs.

Warsop, on second, represents the winning run, since OSU is ahead 6-0. 

A fielder's choice, with no out recorded, loads the bases.

Godwin walks with the bases load to make the score 7-0 and put the winning run on third.

A line drive double play at third base slows the OSU momentum and leaves the Cowgirls with runners on first and second with two outs. 

Junior Claire Timm singles up the middle to score Hasler for the 8-0 victory.

College Softball Run Rule Reminder

When Is The NCAA Softball Run Rule Used?

The run-ahead rule, often referred to as a "mercy rule" or "run rule" states that if one team is up by eight or more runs after five or more equal innings, the home plate umpire can declare a run-ahead rule and end the game.

Oklahoma State Adds To Lead Vs. UNC, Cowgirls Ahead 6-0

A few miscues from Northern Colorado and some heads-up baserunning from Oklahoma State allowed the Cowgirls to load the bases with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning. That put the winning run at the plate, as OSU entered the inning with a 5-0 lead.

A single from Edwards scores Sophie Page, and a sac fly from Rachael Hathoot scores Tara Vandewater. 

The inning ends with another fly out, and while the Cowgirls aren't able to end the game early, they lead 6-0 after five innings.

Oklahoma State Brings In Pitcher Ruby Meylan

With one out and a runner on first base, Oklahoma State brings in ace pitcher Ruby Meylan, a transfer from Washington.

Meylan started the Cowgirls' season-opening win against Florida State on Thursday. She went five innings, striking out nine. OSU won the game 9-6, and Meylan earned the victory. She did not pitch in the upset loss to Louisiana Tech on Friday afternoon.

Oklahoma State Adds Another Run Against Northern Colorado, Cowgirls Up 4-0

A pair of hits and a wild pitch allow Oklahoma State to add a run against Northern Colorado.

After junior Tallen Edwards doubled and advanced to third base on a wild pitch, an infield singles from Delgadillo allows her to score.

OSU leads 4-0 after four innings. 

Defense Finishes Off 1-2-3 Inning For Oklahoma State Softball

A web gem from sophomore infielder Rosie Davis helps Oklahoma State finish off another 1-2-3 inning against Northern Colorado.

Northern Colorado Minimizes Damage, OSU Leads 3-0

Northern Colorado was able to get out of the third inning without any additional damage. 

OSU picks up two runs in the inning and leads 3-0.

Oklahoma State Bunting Making The Difference Against Northern Colorado Softball

For the second time in three innings, Oklahoma State found success by bunting against Northern Colorado. 

Three consecutive bunt singles loaded the bases with no outs. 

Sophomore Karli Godwin delivers a one-out base hit to score Megan Bloodworth and Delgadillo.

OSU leads 3-0.

There's now runners on second and third with one out. 

UNC Threatens In Top Of Third Inning, Comes Up Empty Against Oklahoma State

Northern Colorado patiently gets runners on second and third with one out, but OSU's Kutz records back-to-back strikeouts to end the threat and the inning.

OSU leads 1-0.

UNC Returns The Favor, Sends Cowgirls Down 1-2-3 In Second Inning

Both pitchers appear to be settling in, as UNC's Wilming retires Oklahoma State in order in the second inning.

After two innings, OSU remains in front, 1-0.

Northern Colorado Retired In Order By OSU Softball In Top Of Second Inning

Kutz makes light work of the Bears in the second inning, turning them away 1-2-3.

Midway through the second inning, OSU leads 1-0.

First Inning Ends With 1-0 Oklahoma State Advantage

Northern Colorado gets out of the opening inning without any further damage.

OSU leads 1-0 after one inning in Mexico.

Northern Colorado Gets Double Play Against OSU

Junior Amanda Hasler lines out to third base, and Warsop is doubled up, not able to get back in time.

Now, there are two outs and no more runners on base for OSU.

Oklahoma State Scores First In Matchup With Northern Colorado

Oklahoma State starts the game with back-to-back bunt singles, and the runners advance with a double steal.

A throwing error trying to catch the runner at third base allows Megan Delgadillo to score, while Tia Warsop advances to third on the play. 

Northern Colorado Softball Comes Up Short In Opening Inning Against Oklahoma State

Northern Colorado managed to load the bases with a pair of hits and a walk, and even with just one out, the Bears were unable to capitalize. 

OSU got out of the inning with a strikeout and an easily caught fly ball. 

There score remains 0-0 with Oklahoma State coming up. 

Northern Colorado Lineup

  • 1B Amailee Morales
  • 3B Katie Walling
  • DP Ella Gonzales
  • CF Nya Chacon
  • C Sabrina Javorsky
  • LF Alina Quinney
  • 2B Quinn Myers-Lenz
  • RF Jazzy Longo
  • SS Jaycie Gandert
  • P Anna Wilming

Northern Colorado And Oklahoma State Underway In Mexico

UNC is up first, with sophomore right-hander Katie Kutz in the circle for the Cowgirls.

Sophomore right-hander Anna Wilming will pitch for OSU.

See Who's Starting For OSU Softball Against Northern Colorado

When Is The Northern Colorado Vs. Oklahoma State Softball Game?

Northern Colorado will meet Oklahoma State at Nancy Almaraz Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern. 

The game is part of the four-team first session of the 2024 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

How To Watch the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

Watch the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge on FloSoftball and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

FloSoftball will be streaming several other NCAA Division I College Softball tournaments, including the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Rocket City Softball Showcase, FAU Paradise Classic and the FAU Joan Joyce Classic.

Feb 8, 1:00 AM UTC

2025 Northern Colorado vs Oklahoma State


Northern Colorado Softball So Far In 2025

The Northern Colorado Bears still are searching for their first win of the 2025 softball season.

So far at the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge, UNC has lost to Florida State (7-1) and Louisiana Tech (9-4).

Up next is No. 4 Oklahoma State, which is coming off an upset loss to LA Tech earlier Friday.

Louisiana Tech Upsets No. 4 Oklahoma State

LA Tech upset No. 4 Oklahoma State on Day 2 of the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

Read more: Louisiana Tech Pulls Massive Upset Win Over No. 4 Oklahoma State Softball

About Northern Colorado Softball

The Bears were 27-26 in 2024, but their 9-5 effort in conference play was enough to secure the regular-season title in the six-team Big Sky Conference. They also went on to take the title at the Big Sky Tournament, marking the second consecutive Northern Colorado sweep.

UNC had a quick exit from the 2024 NCAA Division Softball Championship, however, losing to Oklahoma State and Michigan in the regional round of play.

The 2025 Northern Colorado roster features 16 players from the 2024 campaign, including eight starters and two starting pitchers. The team’s success over the last two years earned the Bears the No. 1 spot in the Big Sky’s recent 2025 Preseason Coaches’ Poll, where they garnered three of the six first-place votes.

Against Oklahoma State, the Bears are 0-8, and they’ve been shut out in their last five meetings – 2009 (twice), 2011 (twice) and regional play in 2024. The Bears have been outscored 32-0 over those five games.

Northern Colorado Softball Selected As Preseason No. 1 The Big Sky Conference

Northern Colorado was selected as the No. 1 team in the Big Sky Conference heading into the 2025 season.

About Oklahoma State Softball

Oklahoma State enters the new season as the front-runner in the new-look Big 12, which is without longtime powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas. They moved to the Southeastern Conference.

OSU, as it emerges from the OU/Texas shadows, landed at No. 4 on the recently released ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25.

The Big 12 coaches saw the promise in the Oklahoma State program, as well, and voted the Cowgirls as the No. 1 team in the 2025 Big 12 Softball Preseason Poll, with OSU securing nine of the 11 first-place votes.

Last year, Oklahoma State finished 49-12 overall and 21-6 in Big 12 play, which was good for third place behind Texas and Oklahoma, respectively. OSU’s season ended at the WCWS with consecutive losses to Florida and Stanford. 

The last time the Cowgirls participated in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge was 2023, when two players (Lexi Kilfoyl and Tallen Edwards) received all-tournament honors, and pitcher Kelly Maxwell won a share of the event’s MVP award.

Read more: College Softball Rankings – Here’s Every Preseason Top 25 Poll

Oklahoma State Working On Spanish Before Heading To Mexico

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls were working on their Spanish before heading to Mexico for the 2025 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.

ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll

  1. Texas (15) – Previous: 2
  2. Florida (4) – Previous: 3
  3. Oklahoma (6) – Previous: 1
  4. Oklahoma State – Previous: 7
  5. Tennessee – Previous: 9
  6. UCLA – Previous: 5
  7. Texas A&M – Previous: 10
  8. Duke – Previous: 8
  9. LSU – Previous: 11
  10. Texas Tech – Previous: – NR
  11. Alabama – Previous: 6
  12. Florida State – Previous: 14
  13. Arkansas – Previous: 17
  14.  Georgia – Previous: 13
  15. Missouri – Previous: 12
  16. Nebraska – Previous: – NR
  17. Arizona – Previous: 15
  18. Virginia Tech – Previous: 18
  19. Baylor – Previous: 16
  20. Northwestern – Previous: 23
  21. California – Previous: RV
  22. Michigan – Previous: RV
  23. Stanford – Previous: 4
  24. Oregon – Previous: 20
  25. Mississippi State – Previous: 22

Others Receiving Votes: Liberty (46), Virginia (40), Penn State (28), Washington (25), Clemson (21), Ole Miss (17), Indiana (12), Texas State (10), Auburn (8), Miami-OH (5), Boston U. (5), Kentucky (5), San Diego State (5), Omaha (4), South Carolina (3), Louisiana (1), Utah (1).

The 2025 D1Softball Preseason Top 25 also came out recently. It was slightly different but featured the same three teams on top, though they were in a different order – Florida, Texas, Oklahoma. 

See all of the preseason college softball rankings here.

2025 PVCC Team List - Session 1

  • Florida State
  • Louisiana Tech
  • Northern Colorado
  • Oklahoma State

2025 PVCC Team List - Session 2

  • Boise State
  • BYU
  • Florida International
  • Illinois State
  • Indiana
  • North Dakota State

When Is The Puerto Vallarta Softball Tournament?

Session 1 for PVCC will take place Feb. 6-9, followed by Session 2 from Feb. 13-16.

Where Is The Puerto Vallarta Softball Tournament?  

The Puerto Vallarta College Challenge is being held at Nancy Almaraz Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Puerto Vallarta College Challenge 2025 Schedule

All Times Central

PVCC Session 1

Feb. 6

  • 10 a.m. – Florida State vs. Oklahoma State
  • 1 p.m. – Florida State vs. Northern Colorado
  • 4 p.m. – Northern Colorado vs. LA Tech

Feb. 7

  • 1 p.m. – Florida State vs. LA Tech
  • 4 p.m. – Oklahoma State vs. LA Tech
  • 7 p.m. – Northern Colorado vs. Oklahoma State

Feb. 8

  • 1 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Northern Colorado
  • 4 p.m. – LA Tech vs. Florida State
  • 7 p.m. – Oklahoma State vs. Florida State

PVCC Session 2 

Feb. 12

  • Noon – North Dakota State vs. BYU

Feb. 13

  • 10 a.m. – Florida International vs. Boise State
  • 1 p.m. – Florida International vs. North Dakota State
  • 4 p.m. – BYU vs. Illinois State
  • 7 p.m. – Indiana vs. North Dakota State

Feb. 14

  • 10 a.m. – Florida International vs. Illinois State
  • 12:30 p.m. – Florida International vs. North Dakota State
  • 3 p.m. – Illinois State vs. Indiana
  • 6 p.m. – Boise State vs. Indiana
  • 8:30 p.m. – Boise State vs. BYU

Feb. 15

  • 10 a.m. – Illinois State vs. North Dakota State
  • 1 p.m. – Indiana vs. BYU
  • 4 p.m. – BYU vs. Florida International
  • 7 p.m. – Boise State vs. Florida International

Turn Back The Clock: Oklahoma State Vs. North Carolina At 2023 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge

Watch Oklahoma State and North Carolina’s matchup at the 2023 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.  



How To Watch The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic


February also will feature another prestigious early-season event, the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, which is held annually in Cathedral City, California. 

The 2025 edition will take place Feb. 20-23.

Watch the 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on FloSoftball and the FloSports App.

Replays of the games, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms.

2025 Mary Nutter Team List

As of Sept. 4, 2024

  • Arkansas
  • Baylor
  • Bethune-Cookman
  • BYU
  • Cal-Berkeley
  • CSU Fullerton
  • CSUN
  • Duke
  • Fresno State
  • Hawai’i
  • Howard University
  • Long Beach State
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • Northwestern
  • Oregon
  • Oregon State
  • Rutgers
  • Saint Mary’s College
  • San Diego State
  • San Jose State
  • Seattle
  • Tennessee
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UCLA
  • UC Riverside
  • Utah
  • Washington

When Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Softball Tournament?

The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic will take place Feb. 20-23.

Games begin Thursday and culminate with the final games on Sunday. 

Where Is The 2025 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic?  

The Mary Nutter Classic returns to the Big League Dreams Complex in Cathedral City, California. The complex has five fields available. 

FloSoftball Archived Footage

Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloSoftball subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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