Arizona softball stuns No. 3 Oklahoma with 6-run 6th inning

Tayler Biehl's grand slam lifts Wildcats to 11-6 comeback win in series opener

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:31pm

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After falling behind 5-2, the Arizona Wildcats softball team used a 6-run 6th inning, capped by a Tayler Biehl grand slam, to rally and defeat the 3rd-ranked Oklahoma Sooners 11-6 in the series opener. Grace Jenkins also hit a 3-run homer in the 5th inning to bring Arizona within one run before the big 6th inning outburst.

Why it matters

This was a huge early-season win for the Arizona softball team, which is looking to make a statement against one of the top programs in the country. The Wildcats showed their resilience by storming back from a multi-run deficit, demonstrating the kind of fight that could make them a contender in the Pac-12 and nationally this season.

The details

Arizona fell behind 5-2 after the Sooners hit three home runs in the first two innings. But the Wildcats chipped away, with Grace Jenkins hitting a 3-run homer in the 5th to make it 5-4. Then in the 6th, Arizona loaded the bases and took advantage of some Oklahoma wildness, drawing three straight walks to tie the game at 7-7. That set the stage for Tayler Biehl's grand slam, which broke the game open and gave the Wildcats an 11-6 lead they would not relinquish.

  • The game was played on February 7, 2026.
  • Arizona and Oklahoma will play again on February 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

The players

Tayler Biehl

The Arizona slugger hit a grand slam in the 6th inning to give the Wildcats the lead for good.

Grace Jenkins

The Arizona hitter launched a 3-run homer in the 5th inning to bring the Wildcats within one run.

Jenae Berry

The Arizona starting pitcher struggled early, allowing 5 runs in the first two innings before being replaced.

Jalen Adams

The Arizona relief pitcher came in and steadied the team, allowing them to mount their comeback.

Nelly McEnroe-Marinas

The Oklahoma hitter hit a 2-run homer in the 1st inning to give the Sooners an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep fighting no matter the score. This team has so much heart and I'm proud of how we battled back today.”

— Tayler Biehl (azdesertswarm.com)

“That 6th inning was a thing of beauty. We showed what we're capable of when we put it all together.”

— Grace Jenkins (azdesertswarm.com)

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on February 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm for the second game of their 3-game series.

The takeaway

This comeback win over a top-3 opponent shows that the Arizona softball team has the talent and resilience to compete with the best teams in the country this season. If they can build on this performance, the Wildcats could be a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12 and beyond.