Oklahoma Crushes Five Home Runs in Run-Rule Victory Over Louisiana

Kendall Wells hits a 304-foot "moon shot" as Sooners extend win streak to 11 games

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team bashed five home runs, including two from Ella Parker and a 304-foot blast from Kendall Wells, to defeat Louisiana 10-0 in five innings on Saturday. The Sooners have now won 11 consecutive games, all of which have ended in run-rule fashion. Earlier in the day, Oklahoma also beat Abilene Christian 8-0 in six innings.

Why it matters

Oklahoma's powerful offense has been on a tear, with the team closing in on 100 home runs even before conference play has started. The Sooners' ability to consistently end games early via the run rule highlights their dominance and suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.

The details

Ella Parker got the scoring started with a two-run home run in the first inning. Parker would go on to hit another home run later in the game, joining teammates Kendall Wells and Gabbie Garcia as Sooners players with at least 10 home runs this season. Wells' 304-foot home run in the fourth inning is believed to be the longest in Love's Field history and gave her the national lead in home runs. Lexi McDaniel also hit a three-run home run in the fourth to make the score 10-0 and end the game via the run rule.

  • The Sooners have won 11 consecutive games, all of which have ended in run-rule fashion.
  • Earlier in the day on March 7, 2026, the Sooners beat Abilene Christian 8-0 in six innings.

The players

Ella Parker

An Oklahoma infielder who hit two home runs in the game, including a two-run shot in the first inning.

Kendall Wells

An Oklahoma player who hit a 304-foot "moon shot" home run, believed to be the longest in Love's Field history, and took over the national lead in home runs with 18 on the season.

Gabbie Garcia

An Oklahoma player who has hit at least 10 home runs this season, joining Ella Parker and Kendall Wells.

Lexi McDaniel

An Oklahoma player who hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to make the score 10-0 and end the game via the run rule.

Audrey Lowry

The Oklahoma pitcher who threw four scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and no walks while striking out five, to improve her record to 11-1.

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What they’re saying

“flying objects headed to Asp Avenue 👀 KW OUT OF LOVE'S!”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

“plate. coverage. Ella Parker. 2-0 Sooners!”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

What’s next

The Sooners (22-2) will take on the same two teams, Louisiana and Abilene Christian, again on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Love's Field.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's explosive offense, led by players like Ella Parker, Kendall Wells, and Gabbie Garcia, has the Sooners on a dominant 11-game winning streak as they approach conference play. The team's ability to consistently end games early via the run rule underscores their status as a top contender in college softball this season.