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Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Stanford Cardinals starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) points to her catcher after striking out a UCLA Bruins batter in the fourth inning during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma Strikes Out in NiJaree Canady Sweepstakes

The former Stanford star is on the move, but she won't be joining the Sooners in the SEC.

Ryan Chapman
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Jun 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Stanford Cardinals starting pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) points to her catcher after striking out a UCLA Bruins batter in the fourth inning during a Women's College World Series softball losers bracket elimination game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
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Oklahoma Strikes Out in NiJaree Canady Sweepstakes

The former Stanford star is on the move, but she won't be joining the Sooners in the SEC.

Ryan Chapman
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