Kendall Wells Homers Twice as Oklahoma Rolls Over San Diego State

The Sooners' freshman catcher had a monster game and a monster day, helping OU extend streak.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Kendall Wells blasted two home runs, driving in five, as Oklahoma rolled past San Diego State 10-2 in five innings late Thursday in Cathedral City, CA. After being pushed to the brink in its opener of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, the fifth-ranked Sooners had no such issues in its second game of the night.

Why it matters

This win extends Oklahoma's impressive streak and showcases the offensive firepower of their young star catcher Kendall Wells, who is emerging as a key contributor for the Sooners this season.

The details

Wells hit a two-run homer in the first, drove in another with a double in the second and then belted another two-run homer in the fourth. Sydney Barker then ended the game with a solo homer to left center to lead off the fifth. Miali Guachino was excellent in the circle for Oklahoma, striking out eight with no walks and allowing just four hits over five innings.

  • The game was originally scheduled to start at 10 p.m. but didn't start until 11:50 p.m. CT and ended just before 1:30 a.m. CT.
  • The Sooners continue the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic against No. 20 Duke at 3 p.m. Friday.

The players

Kendall Wells

A freshman catcher for the Oklahoma Sooners who had a monster game, blasting two home runs and driving in five runs.

Miali Guachino

The Oklahoma pitcher who was excellent in the circle, striking out eight with no walks and allowing just four hits over five innings.

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team.

Jade Ignacio

The San Diego State player who hit a two-run homer in the third inning.

Sydney Barker

The Oklahoma player who hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to end the game.

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What they’re saying

“I think we're semi-delirious right now, but we're swinging the bats well.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach (FloSports)

What’s next

The Sooners continue the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic against No. 20 Duke at 3 p.m. Friday.

The takeaway

This win showcases the offensive firepower of the Oklahoma Sooners, led by the standout performance of freshman catcher Kendall Wells, who is emerging as a key contributor for the team this season.