OU Softball: Analyzing Oklahoma’s Roster as They Approach the 2025 Season

Oklahoma’s roster gained some clarity on Monday.

Three Sooners — Avery Hodge, Quincee Lilio, and SJ Geurin — have reportedly entered the transfer portal.

With eight returners and the addition of eight freshmen from the 2024 class, OU has five open roster spots for coach Patty Gasso to fill through the transfer portal.

Despite losing 10 seniors, the Sooners will retain some experienced players as they head into the SEC.

Cydney Sanders will return as the team’s lone senior, entering her third year in the program after transferring from Arizona State following her freshman season.

Left-handed pitcher Kierston Deal will be the most experienced pitcher on OU’s staff, and redshirt junior Hannah Coor will return to the outfield.

Right-handed pitcher Paytn Monticelli is also set to return after pitching 19 1/3 innings last season.

With the valuable experience gained by Kasidi Pickering and Ella Parker in 2024, the Sooners have a solid foundation for 2025.

Maya Bland, primarily used as a pinch-runner, and Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, who redshirted last year due to injury, will also be back in Norman next season.

Associate head coach and pitching coach Jennifer Rocha will add left-handed pitcher Audrey Lowry to her staff from the talented 2024 freshman class.

Tia Milloy, Oklahoma product Kadey McKay, OC Batbuster Gabbie Garcia, and Rocklin, CA, signee Sydney Barker could all compete for infield positions.

The Sooners also signed two catchers, Riley Zache and Corri Hicks, while in-state star Chaney Helton could join OU’s outfield.

The transfer portal window officially closes on June 17, though players only need to enter the portal by next Monday and can commit to new programs in the following weeks.