For the first time ever, the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Softball team will take on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Softball team on Fri., Nov. 1 at Love’s Field on the OU campus. Dubbed “Gasso vs. Gasso,” the game will pit MACU Softball Head Coach Jim Gasso against his wife, OU Softball Head Coach Patty Gasso, in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of friendly competition and sportsmanship.
“This is going to be a first for this family!” said Patty Gasso. “Both Jim and I are competitors and will be playing to win.” Patty went on to joke, “Bragging rights are at stake, and I will not let him distract me!”
Jim Gasso agreed–this game carries a lot of significance for him.
“The last time I competed against my wife was in racquetball,” Jim Gasso teased. “Looking forward to playing her. My winning streak will be on the line.”
The Gasso name is synonymous with women’s softball in Oklahoma. Jim Gasso is in his second year coaching at MACU after a long history of coaching and athletics administrative experience. Patty Gasso, a member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, is entering her 31st season at OU and has one of the winningest records in the country.
President Phil Greenwald of MACU will open the evening with a special prayer, kicking off the historic game. This event is a celebration of the close-knit relationships within the Oklahoma softball community and showcases the strong bonds between both programs. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fans to see two nationally recognized coaches, who happen to be husband and wife, face off on the diamond. The game is Friday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Love’s Field, University of Oklahoma. Tickets are available for the general public and can be purchased online at https://soonersports.evenue.net/promotions/MACU.