Texas Tech, UCLA, OU Softball Highlight Day 1 at Mary Nutter

Auburn upset No. 14 Oregon, while UCLA and Oklahoma had dramatic wins on the opening day of the tournament.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic kicked off on Thursday in Cathedral City, Calif., with several notable performances. Texas Tech defeated Fresno State 12-2 and put up a strong fight against Team Japan, losing 1-0. UCLA dominated Auburn 23-1, tying the second-most runs scored in a single inning in NCAA Division I softball history. Oklahoma walked off Cal State Fullerton 6-5 in extra innings.

Why it matters

The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is one of the premier early-season softball tournaments, featuring some of the top teams in the country. These results provide an early glimpse into the strength of these programs and how they may fare as the season progresses.

The details

Texas Tech's offense was led by Jasmyn Burns, who hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in five runs. UCLA's 18-run third inning against Auburn was historic, with Jordan Woolery recording two doubles and a grand slam. Oklahoma's Allyssa Parker hit the game-tying home run in the seventh inning to send the game to extra innings, where Gabbie Garcia delivered the walk-off hit.

  • The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic kicked off on Thursday, February 20, 2026, in Cathedral City, California.
  • Texas Tech defeated Fresno State 12-2 in five innings on February 20, 2026.
  • Texas Tech lost to Team Japan 1-0 on February 20, 2026.
  • UCLA defeated Auburn 23-1 on February 20, 2026.
  • Oklahoma defeated Cal State Fullerton 6-5 in extra innings on February 20, 2026.

The players

Jasmyn Burns

A player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders who hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in five runs in the team's 12-2 win over Fresno State.

Jordan Woolery

A player for the UCLA Bruins who recorded two doubles and a grand slam in the team's historic 18-run third inning against Auburn.

Allyssa Parker

A freshman player for the Oklahoma Sooners who hit the game-tying home run in the seventh inning to send the game against Cal State Fullerton to extra innings, where the Sooners won 6-5.

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What they’re saying

“wide awake Sooner Nation🪄”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

“have your moment AP!”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

The takeaway

The opening day of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic showcased the offensive firepower and resilience of some of the top softball programs in the country, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.