OU Softball Hosts Wichita State in Midweek Matchup

Sooners look to extend home win streak against Shockers

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:17am

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The third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team will host the Wichita State Shockers on Tuesday at Love's Field in Norman. The Sooners, who are tied for first in the SEC standings, are looking to bounce back at home after a 16-day road trip. The Shockers, currently 7-5 in the AAC, are coming off a two-game losing streak.

Why it matters

This midweek matchup provides the Sooners an opportunity to maintain their momentum at home and stay atop the SEC standings. For Wichita State, it's a chance to pick up a marquee win against a top-ranked opponent and potentially turn around their recent skid.

The details

Oklahoma (34-3, 8-1 SEC) is led by veteran head coach Patty Gasso and features a deep, talented roster. The Shockers (19-13, 7-5 AAC) will look to upset the Sooners and snap their own two-game losing streak.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Oklahoma's last home game was 16 days ago.

The players

Patty Gasso

The longtime head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team.

Wichita State Shockers

The softball team from Wichita State University, currently 7-5 in the American Athletic Conference.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be back home and playing in front of our fans again. Wichita State is a tough opponent, and we know we'll have to bring our best effort to come away with a win.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach, Oklahoma Sooners

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to carry momentum into their next conference series. Oklahoma hosts Texas A&M this weekend, while Wichita State travels to face Tulsa.

The takeaway

This midweek matchup between two strong softball programs provides an intriguing non-conference test for the Sooners as they look to maintain their position atop the SEC standings. A win would be a valuable boost for Wichita State as they aim to improve their standing in the AAC.