Riley Ludlam Announced that she is leaving now present Another significant issue for the team…..

Patty Gasso didn’t know Riley Ludlam eight months ago. Now, the veteran catcher is one of OU’s steadiest bats off the bench and a key piece in its four-peat bid.

NORMAN — After four seasons behind the plate at Furman, Riley Ludlam wanted something different. So last summer, the veteran catcher set out to find a new challenge.

Ludlam didn’t know where she would land when she hit the transfer portal. But the 2023 Southern Conference Player of the Year had a defined vision of what she wanted from the final season of her college career.

So Ludlam set out in search of a spot with a program that could give her a chance to reach the Women’s College World Series; a place where she could contribute to something big, regardless of her role.