Oklahoma Avoids Shutout With Late Run but Falls to LSU, 3-1

The Sooners' 22-game winning streak was snapped despite a late rally.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:54pm

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Oklahoma's softball team suffered its first loss since 2019, falling 3-1 to LSU in Baton Rouge. The Sooners were held scoreless for most of the game before a late rally in the 7th inning, but ultimately came up short against LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener.

Why it matters

Oklahoma's softball program has been one of the most dominant in the country in recent years, so this loss to a conference rival is a significant setback. The Sooners' 22-game winning streak was the third-longest active streak in Division I softball.

The details

LSU's Jayden Heavener kept the powerful Oklahoma lineup in check, allowing just two hits through the first six innings. The Sooners finally got on the board in the 7th when Kai Minor scored on an error, but Heavener struck out the next batter to end the comeback attempt. Oklahoma starting pitcher Jordy Parker struggled early, walking the first two batters and giving up a sacrifice fly in the 1st inning. Kylee Edwards then hit a two-run homer for LSU in the 4th to extend the lead.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 27, 2026.
  • Oklahoma's 22-game winning streak dated back to June 2019.

The players

Jayden Heavener

The LSU pitcher who kept Oklahoma's powerful offense in check, allowing just two hits through the first six innings.

Kai Minor

The Oklahoma player who scored the Sooners' lone run in the 7th inning on an error.

Jordy Parker

The Oklahoma starting pitcher who struggled early, walking the first two batters and giving up a sacrifice fly in the 1st inning.

Kylee Edwards

The LSU player who hit a two-run homer in the 4th inning to extend the Tigers' lead.

Sydney Berzon

The Oklahoma pitcher who made her first appearance as a Sooner in the park where she starred for the previous three seasons.

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What’s next

The series concludes with the third game at 11 a.m. Sunday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

The takeaway

This loss to a conference rival is a significant setback for Oklahoma's softball program, which has been one of the most dominant in the country in recent years. The Sooners' 22-game winning streak was snapped, and they will look to bounce back in the final game of the series on Sunday.