Patty Gasso had a different chore bringing together a new group. But with team-building exercises and a book reading, the Sooners are rolling.

Oklahoma won with a walk-off, two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Tennessee in both teams' WCWS opener, 4-3. It was just their fifth hit of the day off of Vols ace Karlyn Pickens. It was a remarkable win that even had Patty Gasso struggling to find the words.

Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso addressed fans leaving early during the WCWS, urging greater support and commitment as the Sooners chase a historic fifth straight national title.