Cowgirls Wrap Up SPC Elite with Exhibition against Team USA

Sunday, February 16

Clearwater, FL

9:00 AM

Oklahoma State University

Team USA

Cowgirls Wrap Up SPC Elite with Exhibition against Team USA

February 16, 2020 | Cowgirl Softball

CLEARWATER, Fl. – The Oklahoma State softball team finished up the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational on Sunday with an exhibition against the U.S. national team. The No. 16 Cowgirls were defeated by Team USA 4-0.

Softball legend Monica Abbott cruised through seven no-hit innings; her only blemish in the game was a walk to OSU shortstop Kiley Naomi to start the game.

Oklahoma State rotated through four available pitchers and all had success against a lineup that will be competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Kelly Maxwell started the game and tossed two hitless innings while freshman Mattison Boyd also saw her first action of the season with an inning of work. Seniors Logan Simunek and Carrie Eberle combined for the final four innings.

It was a good weekend for us when you look at how we handled the ups and downs," head coach Kenny Gajewski said. "Finishing 4-1 in the tournament is nothing to be ashamed of. We had a chance to grow and see our kids in some really tough spots. It's an honor to finish the tournament with an exhibition against Team USA. We watched our hitters compete against the best pitcher in the world. Really fun day from a great crowd and it was a great opportunity for OSU."

After an impressive 4-1 record at the SPC Elite against some of the best teams in the nation, the Cowgirls travel to Birmingham, Alabama to participate in the Blazer Classic. The tournament kicks off with a doubleheader against Louisiana and Ole Miss on Feb. 21.