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Oklahoma Softball Drops One Spot in Polls After 5-1 Mary Nutter Performance
The Sooners remain a top-10 team despite an up-and-down weekend in California.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Oklahoma Sooners softball team dropped one spot to No. 6 in the latest NFCA/GoRout Division I softball poll after going 5-1 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in California. The Sooners beat top-ranked teams Duke and Washington but fell to Long Beach State. Despite the loss, Oklahoma still leads the nation in home runs with 56, and freshman Kendall Wells is tied for third nationally with 10 home runs.
Why it matters
Oklahoma is one of the top softball programs in the country, and their performance at the Mary Nutter event provides an early indication of how they stack up against other elite teams. The Sooners' ability to bounce back from a loss and maintain their ranking shows their resilience and competitiveness.
The details
The Sooners went 5-1 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, beating Duke and Washington but falling to Long Beach State 6-4 on Saturday. They also defeated Cal State Fullerton, San Diego State, and Cal. Despite the 5-1 record, Oklahoma dropped one spot to No. 6 in the NFCA/GoRout poll, with Alabama leapfrogging them after sweeping their weekend, including two wins over then-No. 6 Florida State. The Sooners' 56 home runs lead the nation, with freshman Kendall Wells hitting 10, tied for third-most nationally.
- The NFCA/GoRout Division I softball poll was released on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- Oklahoma went 5-1 at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic last week.
The players
Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the top softball programs in the country, consistently ranked among the nation's elite teams.
Kendall Wells
A freshman catcher for the Oklahoma Sooners, Kendall Wells is tied for third nationally with 10 home runs.
What’s next
Oklahoma will open its home schedule on Thursday, February 27, 2026, against Alabama State at Love's Field. They will then play a doubleheader against Sam Houston State and Alabama State on both Friday and Saturday, before wrapping up the weekend against Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.
The takeaway
Despite the one-spot drop in the polls, Oklahoma remains a top-10 team and one of the most dominant offensive squads in the country. The Sooners' ability to bounce back from a loss and maintain their ranking demonstrates their resilience and competitiveness, which will serve them well as they continue their quest for a national championship.
