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OU softball head coach Patty Gasso<\/a> said last week she didn\u2019t care about the national seeding for the Sooners. As long as OU was in the top eight and playing at Love\u2019s Field throughout, all was good.<\/p>\n

But still, it might sting just a bit to see the No. 2 next to OU\u2019s name in the weeks ahead. Despite taking down No. 1 Texas 5-1 in the Big 12 championship Saturday, it\u2019s the Longhorns who remain as the top seed.<\/p>\n

The Sooners will have \u2018settle\u2019 for No. 2.<\/p>\n

OU is going to begin its quest toward a fourth consecutive national championship by taking on Cleveland State (22-24) at 7 p.m. Friday on ESPNU.<\/p>\n

Boston University (52-4-1) and Oregon (28-19) are the other two teams in the Norman Regional. Time for some fresh scouting reports, finally.<\/p>\n

\u201cRefreshing,\u201d said Gasso on Saturday about looking at new teams. \u201cNot that you can take any kind of break but we know each other so well. We\u2019ve played against \u2026 they have their amount of seniors as well, so there\u2019s no new tricks you can throw out there. It\u2019s a slugfest is really what it is when you play any team through the Big 12.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne, being at home is what we\u2019re really going to enjoy and two, just welcoming anyone who is coming in. One thing that\u2019ll be fun about the game is the research that goes into it and really connecting with the game plans. That\u2019s what this team does on the mound, at the plate, the way we can move our defense around a bit. That\u2019s the fun part of it and to see them execute it. Whoever comes our way, it\u2019s going to be a fun opportunity to play at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

This will be the first meeting ever between OU and Cleveland State.<\/p>\n

The regional round is a double-elimination weekend. To go along with OU and Texas, Oklahoma State earned a No. 5 overall seed. That gives the Big 12 three of the top five.<\/p>\n

Should everything go according to seeding, the No. 15 seed is Florida State (43-14). The Seminoles could potentially be the Super Regional opponent for OU. <\/p>\n

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