OU Softball: Kendall Wells' Power Performance Leads Sooners to Victory

Freshman Kendall Wells shines with two home runs and five RBIs in run-rule win over San Diego State

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:39am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with the players and ball represented as angular, overlapping geometric shapes in the Sooners' crimson and cream colors.Oklahoma's Kendall Wells' powerful performance at the plate shatters the opposition, as the Sooners' offense dismantles San Diego State in a decisive run-rule victory.San Diego Today

The Oklahoma softball team secured a dominant 10-2 victory over San Diego State, thanks to a stellar performance by freshman Kendall Wells. Wells went 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and five RBIs, leading the Sooners to a run-rule win at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in California. Pitcher Miali Guachino also had a strong outing, allowing only two earned runs and striking out eight Aztecs over five innings.

Why it matters

This victory showcases the Sooners' offensive firepower and pitching depth, as they continue their strong start to the 2026 season. The performance of young stars like Kendall Wells highlights the team's promising future, as they look to build on their success and compete for a national championship.

The details

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Oklahoma needed just one more run to end the game early, and Sydney Barker delivered. She crushed a 2-2 pitch to deep left center field, adding to the Sooners' lead. This win came after a close battle against Cal State Fullerton, which Oklahoma ultimately won in extra innings earlier in the day.

  • The game took place on April 11, 2026 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, California.
  • Oklahoma faced San Diego State in the run-rule victory.

The players

Kendall Wells

A freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, Kendall Wells had a standout performance, going 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and five RBIs.

Miali Guachino

The Oklahoma pitcher earned her third win of the season, allowing only two earned runs and striking out eight Aztecs over five innings.

Sydney Barker

The Oklahoma player delivered the game-ending run in the bottom of the fifth inning, crushing a 2-2 pitch to deep left center field.

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What’s next

The Sooners (10-1) will continue their tournament at Mary Nutter by facing No. 14 Duke at 3 p.m. on Friday. The game will be streamed live on FloCollege, and fans can tune in to The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) to listen to the OU radio call.

The takeaway

With a strong start to the season, the Sooners are poised for success in the upcoming games. The team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, combined with the emergence of young stars like Kendall Wells, make them a formidable opponent in the 2026 season.