OU Softball Faces New Mexico State in Troy Cox Classic

Sooners take on Aggies in Las Cruces, game available on ESPN+

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The third-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team will take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday as part of the Troy Cox Classic in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, with Chris Plank providing the radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

Why it matters

OU softball is one of the top programs in the country, led by legendary coach Patty Gasso. This early-season matchup against New Mexico State provides the Sooners an opportunity to continue building momentum ahead of their conference schedule and a potential run at the Women's College World Series.

The details

The Sooners will face the Aggies at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday in Las Cruces. Oklahoma is coming off a strong 2025 season in which they reached the WCWS. New Mexico State will look to pull off an upset against the highly-ranked Sooners squad.

  • The Oklahoma vs New Mexico State game starts at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, Gasso has led the program to multiple national championships and is considered one of the best coaches in the sport.

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What they’re saying

“Chris Plank (play-by-play) will have the OU radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.”

— Chris Plank, Play-by-play announcer (The Oklahoman)

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between Oklahoma and New Mexico State provides an intriguing non-conference test for the Sooners as they look to build momentum towards another deep postseason run under the guidance of legendary coach Patty Gasso.