Cowboy Brew 5/15: Lock It Up

Pokes Look To Lock Up Spot At NCAA Championship

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Cowboy Brew Crew
May 15, 2024

Good Morning Pokes. Only one thing left to do at this point.

That’s what the OSU golf squad will be looking to do out west with the eyes on reaching the NCAA Championship yet again.

We’ve got all the details and much more in today’s Brew! Check it out below!

⛳️ Lock It Down
🥎 The Friendly Confines
🎥 You Can’t Miss This!
🤠 And so much more!

🎥 OSUMAX: CAN’T MISS THIS!

The wait is over. It’s time to enjoy the one of the
best Pokes of all time, Barry Sanders.

Last night, OSUMax unveiled the first part of a brand new
original film, Barry Sanders: Out of Nowhere.

Out of Nowhere tells the story of how Barry became Barry,
weaving through his childhood in Wichita and the pivotal
moments that shaped his legendary career. 

Through exclusive interviews with his family, close friends,
former teammates, coaches and Barry himself,
Barry Sanders: Out of Nowhere provides an
unprecedented glimpse into the Cowboy icon. 

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Lock It Down. 18 holes.

That’s all that stands between the OSU men’s golf squad and a trip to the NCAA Championships later this month.

The Pokes enter today’s final round in fourth place among the 14 schools competing at the Rancho Santa Fe Regional. The top five teams will advance to NCAA Championship.

OSU is six-over, which is just three shots off the lead and three shots ahead of sixth-place San Diego, who is trying to battle to get within the top-five. Arizona State is the other school in contention for a top-five spot, they sit at 11-over.

🔺 Don’t Mess With Lex. After yet another dominant year in the circle, there’s no doubt that Lexi Kilfoyl earned her spot among the game’s best.

That was confirmed on Tuesday night as the right-hander was one of 15 athletes selected as part of the Athletes Unlimited Softball College Draft.

Kilfoyl is the seventh Cowgirl to be drafted by Athletes Unlimited, and the 25th  Cowgirl in school history to be selected in a professional draft. 

🔺 The Friendly Confines. This week, the journey officially begins.

All season long has led to this week in Stillwater. Another NCAA regional. Another opportunity to try and battle their way to OKC.

Entering this season, the Cowgirls have reached a program record four straight trip Women’s College World Series. The hunt for five begins on Friday when Kentucky faces Michigan at 2pm, followed by OSU and Northern Colorado at 4:30 p.m.

🤔 COWBOY TRIVIA

As we mentioned, Lexi Kilfoyl became the 25th Cowgirl in program history selected in a professional draft.

Who was the first former OSU star to be selected in a pro draft?

Think you got it?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🎥 THEY’REEE BACCKKK

All spring long has led to this.

Another chance to fight for a spot in OKC. A fifth straight trip to the WCWS on the line.

It all starts this week.

Relive the drama, thrills and battles fought by last year’s squad as they reached the Women’s College World Series.

📅 ON THE DOCKET

Wednesday, May 15th
⛳️ Men’s Golf at NCAA Regionals (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.)

Thursday, May 16th
⚾️ Baseball at Houston @ 6:30pm

Friday, May 17th
🥎 Softball vs. Northern Colorado @ 4:30pm
(NCAA Regionals - Cowgirl Stadium)
⚾️ Baseball at Houston @ 6:30pm
⛳️ Women’s Golf at NCAA Championship (Carlsbad, Calif.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Michele Smith.

Technically, it was Michele Smith in 1996. She was the first of four Cowgirls selected during the 1996. Smith was joined by Kim Ward, Dena Carter and Amy Day.

🤠 Enjoy your day, y’all!