OU Softball Takes on Idaho State in Las Cruces

Sooners face Bengals in second day of Troy Cox Classic

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The third-ranked OU softball team will take on Idaho State on Saturday in Las Cruces, New Mexico as part of the Troy Cox Classic. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ and heard on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

Why it matters

OU softball is a perennial powerhouse, having won multiple national championships. This early-season matchup against Idaho State will be an important test for the Sooners as they look to continue their success and make another deep postseason run.

The details

The OU vs Idaho State game is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT on Saturday. Chris Plank will have the radio call on The Franchise 2 and the Varsity Radio App. This is the second day of competition for the Sooners at the Troy Cox Classic, where they faced Montana and host New Mexico State on Friday.

  • The OU vs Idaho State game starts at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Sooners played Montana and New Mexico State on Friday, February 13, 2026 to open the Troy Cox Classic.

The players

Patty Gasso

Head coach of the OU softball team.

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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)

What’s next

The Sooners will continue their tournament run at the Troy Cox Classic, facing Minnesota later on Saturday.

The takeaway

OU softball is a national powerhouse looking to make another deep postseason run, and this early-season matchup against Idaho State will be an important test for the team as they continue their tournament play in Las Cruces.