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OU Softball Faces LSU in Rubber Match
Sooners look to bounce back after Saturday's loss and clinch series win
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:27am
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The third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team will face off against the 20th-ranked LSU Tigers on Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Sooners had their 22-game win streak snapped with a 3-1 loss to LSU on Saturday, setting up a decisive rubber match in the series.
Why it matters
This SEC series is an important test for the Sooners, who are looking to bounce back from their first loss in over a month and clinch another conference series win. The outcome could impact both teams' postseason positioning as the regular season winds down.
The details
Oklahoma (33-3, 7-1 SEC) will take on LSU (23-11, 4-7 SEC) in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Sooners are led by head coach Patty Gasso, who has guided the program to multiple national championships. LSU will be looking to capitalize on their Saturday victory and clinch the series at home.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- First pitch is set for 1:00 PM Central Time.
The players
Patty Gasso
Head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, who has led the program to multiple national titles.
Oklahoma Sooners
The third-ranked NCAA Division I softball team, members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
LSU Tigers
The 20th-ranked NCAA Division I softball team, also members of the SEC and hosting the series against Oklahoma.
What they’re saying
“We're looking forward to bouncing back and clinching the series tomorrow. Our team is ready for the challenge.”
— Patty Gasso, Head Coach, Oklahoma Sooners
What’s next
The winner of Sunday's game will clinch the three-game series between Oklahoma and LSU.
The takeaway
This rubber match between two top-20 softball programs in the SEC will be an important test for both teams as they jockey for position heading into the postseason. The Sooners will look to rebound from their first loss in over a month and reassert their dominance, while LSU aims to pull off the series upset at home.
