Oklahoma State marched into Devon Park on Wednesday night and walked out with a statement, knocking off No. 1 Oklahoma 6-4 in a rare midweek Bedlam setback for the Sooners. Ruby Meylan went the distance in the circle, fanning nine and retiring Oklahoma in order in the seventh to lock down the upset. The win pushed the Cowgirls to 28-11 and gave OSU its first victory over a top-ranked Oklahoma squad since the 2022 Big 12 championship.
Meylan Turns In Marathon Outing
Ruby Meylan has been Oklahoma State’s workhorse all season, and on rivalry night the Cowgirls put the ball in her hands and never took it back. According to Oklahoma State University Athletics, Meylan entered Bedlam leading the staff in both innings pitched and wins, riding a strong run of decisions that helped set up this moment. Wednesday’s complete game showed exactly why coach Kenny Gajewski trusts her in the biggest spots, as she handled the full seven and slammed the door on Oklahoma’s final rally attempt.
Cowgirls' Timely Hitting Turns Tide
Kendall Wells delivered one of the night’s loudest swings, a two-run homer in the third inning that helped ignite a four-inning surge for OSU. From the third through the fifth, Oklahoma State strung together four unanswered runs, seizing control while the Sooners’ starter struggled to keep the Cowgirls off the board, according to News On 6. The report notes that Abby Dayton later ripped a two-run double in the sixth and Tia Warsop piled up two doubles and two RBIs, providing the insurance that ultimately survived a late Oklahoma push and allowed Meylan’s work in the circle to stand up.
Why The Upset Matters
This Bedlam result is a handy reminder that rivalry games tend to ignore rankings. Oklahoma rolled in as a runaway No. 1, but walked out with a stinger on its resume and gave Oklahoma State a marquee win just as the schedule tightens. Sports Illustrated had highlighted the Sooners’ potent freshman core and the problems they cause for opponents, which only makes OSU’s performance at Devon Park an even stronger counterpunch. The Cowgirls now try to ride this wave into a high-profile weekend that features a key Big 12 test and other matchups the program views as crucial for postseason positioning, as previewed by Sports Illustrated.
What’s Next
Oklahoma will not have much time to stew on the loss, with a challenging slate ahead that includes an SEC series this weekend, and the Sooners aiming for a quick reset. Oklahoma State heads home with a signature victory and a timely RPI bump as the Cowgirls gear up for the heart of their conference stretch. For schedules and broadcast details, visit the official team pages at University of Oklahoma Athletics.
