Oklahoma Defeats Ole Miss 2-0 in Series Opener

Oklahoma defeated Ole Miss 2-0 in the opening game of their SEC series, with Sooner pitcher Kyson Witherspoon delivering seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out eight. The Rebels struggled offensively, going 0-for-8 with runners on base and failing to capitalize on multiple opportunities, despite having runners reach in each of the first six innings. Ole Miss pitcher Hunter Elliott also performed well, holding Oklahoma to three hits and two runs over 6.2 innings, but a lack of focus in the fifth allowed the Sooners to score both of their runs. The win improves Oklahoma's record to 31-13 (12-10 SEC), while Ole Miss falls to 32-14 (12-10 SEC). This series is significant as both teams are vying for improved postseason positioning, with Ole Miss aiming for back-to-back ranked series victories to bolster their NCAA tournament resume. The Rebels are also contending with bullpen challenges following the season-ending injury to Brayden Jones, increasing pressure on other relievers as the SEC season winds down.