OU Pitcher Sydney Berzon Ready for Homecoming at LSU

Berzon, a former LSU star, will face her old team as the Sooners take on the Tigers in a three-game series this weekend.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:25pm

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OU softball pitcher Sydney Berzon is set to return to Baton Rouge this weekend as the Sooners take on LSU in a three-game series. Berzon, who previously starred for the Tigers, is coming off an impressive outing in her first SEC start for OU, throwing 4.1 innings with 3 strikeouts and no earned runs. Head coach Patty Gasso is confident Berzon will be ready for the homecoming matchup against her former team.

Why it matters

This series marks an emotional homecoming for Berzon, who was the ace for LSU before transferring to OU. It also pits two top softball programs against each other, as the Sooners and Tigers are both ranked among the nation's elite teams.

The details

Berzon had her first SEC start for OU on Monday, throwing 4.1 innings with 3 hits, 0 earned runs, and 3 strikeouts. Gasso was pleased with Berzon's performance, noting her confidence and ability to attack the strike zone. The Sooners had just one practice this week before heading to Baton Rouge, but Gasso believes Berzon is excited for the opportunity to face her former team.

  • The three-game series against LSU is set for this weekend, with games on Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 11am.
  • Berzon previously starred as the ace pitcher for LSU before transferring to OU.

The players

Sydney Berzon

OU softball pitcher who is returning to face her former team, LSU, where she was previously the ace.

Patty Gasso

Head coach of the OU softball team, who is confident in Berzon's ability to perform well against LSU.

LSU

The opponent for this weekend's three-game series, Berzon's former team where she was the star pitcher.

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What they’re saying

“I think just attacking the strike zone. We didn't see a lot of walks. A few balls got hit to the wall, but we have a great defense, so we are not fearful of that. She might give up one here or there, and that is OK. That's OK.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach

“Berzon's just been smiling a lot lately the last couple days so that makes me believe that she is excited to go back and get an opportunity.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach

What’s next

The Sooners and Tigers will face off in a three-game series this weekend, with the games set for Friday at 6pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 11am.

The takeaway

This homecoming matchup for Sydney Berzon will be an emotional one, as the former LSU star returns to Baton Rouge to face her old team. However, Berzon appears ready for the challenge, and the Sooners are confident she can build on her impressive SEC debut and help lead OU to victory against a tough LSU squad.