How Samantha Ricketts' OU softball career impacted Mississippi State coaching style
Samantha Ricketts, head coach of Mississippi State softball, reflects on her time at Oklahoma and how it has influenced her coaching style. Her experiences with the Sooners have shaped her approach to leading the Bulldogs. The upcoming super regional against Oklahoma holds special significance for Ricketts as she faces her former team.
- ▪Samantha Ricketts is in her seventh season as head coach of Mississippi State softball.
- ▪She previously played and coached at the University of Oklahoma.
- ▪The upcoming super regional against Oklahoma is particularly meaningful for Ricketts.
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