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.

Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso is calling on the NCAA to revise the Women’s College World Series schedule, citing concerns over player health and fairness during the high-stakes tournament.