OU Softball Routs UTEP 34-0 in Weekend Finale

Sooners extend win streak to six games with dominant offensive performance.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The University of Oklahoma softball team closed out its weekend with a resounding 34-0 victory over the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in a five-inning run-rule game on Sunday. The Sooners scored 8 runs in the first inning, 12 in the third, and 14 in the fifth to cruise to the lopsided win, their sixth straight victory to start the season.

Why it matters

OU softball is one of the top programs in the country, and this dominant performance against an overmatched opponent shows the team's offensive firepower as it prepares for tougher competition at the upcoming Mary Nutter Classic tournament.

The details

Allyssa Parker, Gabbie Garcia, and Tia Milloy each drove in 6 runs for the Sooners, with Parker hitting two home runs and Garcia and Milloy each belting a grand slam in the third inning. Leadoff hitter Kasidi Pickering had a 4-hit day with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored, while Chaney Helton and Abby Dayton also homered for OU. The Sooners used three pitchers, with Audrey Lowry, Sydney Berzon, and Berkley Zache combining for the shutout.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Allyssa Parker

An offensive standout for the OU softball team, Parker had 2 home runs and 6 RBIs in the rout of UTEP.

Gabbie Garcia

Garcia hit a grand slam as part of OU's 12-run third inning, driving in 6 runs total in the game.

Tia Milloy

Milloy also hit a grand slam in the third inning and finished with 6 RBIs for the Sooners.

Kasidi Pickering

OU's leadoff hitter had a 4-hit day, driving in 2 runs and scoring 3 times.

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the OU softball team, which has now won 6 games in a row to start the season.

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What they’re saying

“Parker cannot be pigeonholed. She might grow to be a great pitcher, remains to be seen, but she is so good an overall player that she is not going to be denied.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

The Sooners will next compete at the Mary Nutter Classic tournament, where they will face tougher competition as they look to extend their winning streak.

The takeaway

OU softball's dominant offensive performance against UTEP showcases the team's firepower as it prepares for the challenges of the Mary Nutter Classic. The Sooners' ability to score in bunches and get contributions from multiple players bodes well for their chances of contending for another championship.