What They're Saying: JMU at the Women's College World Series - James Madison University Athletics (2024)

JMU pulled off one of the all-time great victories at the Women's College World Series on Thursday, taking down #1 Oklahoma, 4-3 in eight innings. So much content to dive into surrounding JMU's monumental win and the team's first appearance in Oklahoma City.

📼 WCWS HIGHLIGHTS: @JMUSoftball defeats (1) @OU_Softball, 4-3, in game one of the Women's College World Series.
#WCWS pic.twitter.com/Cq0AVvtvy8

— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) June 3, 2021

"It's amazing being on this stage."

Kate Gordon discusses how special it is to be a part of @JMUSoftball's first-ever win at the #WCWS. pic.twitter.com/Tj7pD6vMFP

— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) June 3, 2021

"We're playing for every single person that is supporting us" @JMUSoftball moving on in the Women's College World Series after a huge win over #1 Oklahoma!! pic.twitter.com/B2X5lMoWhx

— Colonial Athletic Association (@CAASports) June 3, 2021

HARRISONBURG DAILY NEWS-RECORD
READ:Page Turner,Gordon's Homer Lifts JMU To Historic Victory
READ: Better Than OK,Dukes Take Down No.1 Sooners In WCWS Opener
READ:Dukes Ready To Face Top-Seeded Sooners
READ: Dukes Can Only Remain An Underdog For So Long
READ: Dukes Full Lineup Sparks Super Regional Win

WHSV-TV
WATCH:JMU stuns No. 1 Oklahoma, 4-3, behind Gordon's home run
WATCH:JMU softball meets media prior to WCWS
WATCH: Dukes preparing for historic appearance at WCWS

AROUND THE STATE
READ:JMU stuns No. 1 Oklahoma, a softball powerhouse, in dramatic College World Series win (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
WATCH: JMU Dukes Beat #1 Oklahoma (WDBJ)
READ:'It's not like us': How James Madison, Odicci Alexander upset the Sooners in WCWS opener (Staunton News Leader)
READ:JMU softball downs No. 1 Oklahoma in extras to win their first ever Women's College World Series game (WAVY-TV)
READ:Odicci Alexander will lead battle-tested James Madison softball team into Women's College World Series opener against top seed Oklahoma (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
READ:James Madison pitcher embracing journey as Dukes make softball history (Staunton News Leader)
READ: James Madison eager to prove it belongs at Women's College World Series (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
READ: JMU 'in awe' after advancing to Women's College World Series (Roanoke Times)
READ: Greenbrier Christian alum's adjustments help James Madison's softball dream come true (The Virginian-Pilot)

AROUND THE COUNTRY
READ:Unseeded James Madison upsets No. 1 seed Oklahoma in first Women's College World Series appearance (ESPN)
WATCH:James Madison stuns No. 1 seed Oklahoma in WCWS opener (WJLA)
READ:James Madison stuns top-seeded Oklahoma in Women's College World Series debut (Washington Post)
READ:James Madison's magical softball run continues with incredible Game 1 upset(Yahoo Sports)
READ:James Madison upsets No. 1 Oklahoma in NCAA Women's College World Series opener (USA Today)
READ: James Madison's Odicci Alexander Right Where She Belongs (D1 Softball)
READ:WCWS notebook: OU softball coach Patty Gasso 'a faraway fan' of JMU, Odicci Alexander (The Oklahoman)
READ: South Fayette grads help James Madison softball reach NCAA Women's College World Series (Trib Live)

ESPN HARRISONBURG
LISTEN: JMU Postgame Press Conference vs. Oklahoma

LISTEN: Head Coach LaPorteon The Daily Sports Feed with Dave Thomas

TWITTER

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— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 3, 2021

Don't call them Cinderella 😏#WCWS x @JMUSoftball pic.twitter.com/PASMc4eyuT

— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) June 3, 2021

What an inspirational win, way to prove you belong @JMUSoftball keep it going! https://t.co/Q6nEi4qpqa

— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) June 3, 2021

we see you @JMUSoftball

— UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) June 3, 2021

Big congrats to @JMUSoftball on today's historic win in the #RoadToWCWS! Virginia is rooting for you—let's go Dukes! 🥎 https://t.co/GKw09mmuNE

— Governor Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) June 3, 2021

Don't call me Cinderella! @JMUSoftball and @2seas__ with possibly biggest upset in World Series HISTORY. Dukes beat number 1 Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/W45Q5IKeKM

— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) June 3, 2021

Congratulations to @JMUSoftball MY NEW FAVORITE SOFTBALL 🥎 TEAM... WOW #collegesoftball

— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) June 3, 2021

Holy cow ... tears of joy!!!! So freaking happy for JMU!!! But especially @2seas__ !!!! I hope South Hill gives you a parade and a key to the city!!! Such a big moment!!! @espn

— Elliott Sadler (@Elliott_Sadler) June 3, 2021

J-M-U DUKESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! Congrats @JMUSoftball on the Big win!!! @NCAAsoftball #GoDukes

— Arthur Moats (@dabody52) June 3, 2021

We're here for @JMUSoftball and this upset!! https://t.co/PJlLlJJlxU

— New Hampshire Fisher Cats (@FisherCats) June 3, 2021

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙛 @JMUSoftball.

Redshirt senior @2seas__ is ready to guide her team to a National Championship in its first-ever #WCWS appearance. pic.twitter.com/KOMC1xXpJE

— NCAA Softball (@NCAAsoftball) June 3, 2021

Meet Odicci Alexander, the breakout star pitcher from @JMUSoftball
In this wonderful interview with Jalyn Johnson on Odicci's WHY, Goals for WCWS, how she hopes little girls can look up to her and how she started pitching against the WELL in her backyard.@2seas__@jregina14 pic.twitter.com/4sifd58cwG

— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) June 3, 2021

History: made.

For the first time ever, @JMUSoftball is going to the #WCWS.

🎥 @NCAAsoftballpic.twitter.com/JvasHrTNOR

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 30, 2021

This is so huge!!! Congratulations @JMUSoftball !!!! Y'all have been knocking on OKC's door for awhile now, so cool!!! Get after it next week!!! https://t.co/6EcIkukUHw

— Aubree Munro Watson (@Aubree_Munro1) May 31, 2021

Congrats to @JMUSoftball for punching your ticket. You have been exciting to watch, can't wait to see how u do in #OKC #RoadToWCWS https://t.co/oJFebyeiZm

— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) May 30, 2021

@JMUSoftball has some hot 🔥 bats right now against @MizzouSoftball!! #SuperRegionals 🥎

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) May 30, 2021