Gasso suggested that the NCAA needs to eliminate the "if necessary" doubleheader in the semifinals. She asked reporters in the room if she could "go on a soapbox for a minute," before sharing her idea.

Here's what Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso had to say after the Sooners were eliminated from the WCWS for the first time in five years.

Texas Tech made history in its WCWS debut, beating Oklahoma which was looking for its fifth-consecutive title.