Ole Miss Softball Faces Tough Test Against No. 4 Oklahoma

Rebels host Sooners in three-game series after both teams made College World Series appearances

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:25pm

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Ole Miss softball is set to face off against the No. 4 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in a three-game series. Both teams are coming off appearances in the College World Series last season. The Rebels (20-11, 0-6 SEC) will host the Sooners (29-2, 3-0) on March 21 with the first game starting at 2 p.m. ET and airing on SEC Network+.

Why it matters

This matchup features two programs that have established themselves as national powers in women's college softball. The Rebels are looking to bounce back after a slow start to SEC play, while Oklahoma is aiming to solidify its status as one of the top teams in the country.

The details

Ole Miss has struggled against elite competition so far this season, going 0-6 in SEC play. The Rebels will need to find a way to slow down the powerful Oklahoma offense, which is averaging over 7 runs per game. The Sooners are led by several star players, including All-American infielder Jocelyn Alo.

  • The three-game series between Ole Miss and Oklahoma begins on March 21, 2026.
  • The first game of the series is scheduled for a 2 p.m. ET start on March 21 and will be televised on SEC Network+.

The players

Ole Miss Softball Team

The Ole Miss softball team is currently 20-11 overall and 0-6 in SEC play after making an appearance in the 2025 College World Series.

Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners softball team is ranked No. 4 in the country and holds a 29-2 record, including a 3-0 mark in Big 12 play. The Sooners are also coming off a College World Series appearance in 2025.

Jocelyn Alo

Jocelyn Alo is an All-American infielder for the Oklahoma Sooners and one of the top players in the country.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a tough test for our team, but we're excited for the challenge. Oklahoma is an elite program and we're looking forward to competing against them.”

— Becky Wingo, Ole Miss Softball Head Coach

What’s next

The three-game series between Ole Miss and Oklahoma will continue on March 22 and 23, with the final two games of the series.

The takeaway

This matchup between Ole Miss and Oklahoma features two of the top softball programs in the country, with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the heart of their conference schedules. The Rebels will need to find a way to slow down the powerful Sooners offense if they hope to pull off the upset at home.