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Oklahoma Softball Dominates in Record-Setting Home Opener
Sooners score 32 runs in 32-0 victory over Alabama State at Love's Field
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Oklahoma softball team put on an offensive showcase in their home opener on Thursday, defeating Alabama State 32-0 in a record-setting performance. The Sooners tallied 23 hits, including four home runs, and scored in double digits in three different innings to cruise to the run-rule victory.
Why it matters
This dominant win highlights the offensive firepower of the Oklahoma softball team, which has now scored 20 innings of 5 or more runs this season. The Sooners' ability to put up crooked numbers on the scoreboard makes them a formidable opponent in the competitive Big 12 conference.
The details
Oklahoma scored 11 runs in the first inning, including home runs from Kendall Wells and Gabbie Garcia. The offensive onslaught continued in the second and third innings, with Kasidi Pickering, Wells, Ella Parker, and Chaney Helton all going deep. In total, 13 different Sooners recorded at least one hit, and 10 players had multi-hit games.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026 at Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma.
The players
Kendall Wells
Oklahoma softball player who hit a home run in the first inning.
Gabbie Garcia
Oklahoma softball player who hit a home run in the first inning.
Ella Parker
Oklahoma softball player who hit a three-run double in the first inning.
Kasidi Pickering
Oklahoma softball player who hit a three-run home run in the second inning.
Chaney Helton
Oklahoma softball player who hit a home run in the third inning.
What’s next
The Oklahoma Sooners will play two more games on Friday, February 28th, facing Sam Houston at 2 p.m. and then taking on Alabama State again at 5:30 p.m.
The takeaway
Oklahoma's dominant offensive performance in their home opener showcases the depth and power of their lineup, making them a team to watch in the 2026 college softball season.
