Oklahoma Blasts Its Way to Victory in SEC Opener

Sooners' offense proves too powerful for Auburn in high-scoring affair

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:51am

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The Oklahoma Sooners' softball team defeated the Auburn Tigers 13-5 in six innings in their SEC opener at Love's Field. Shortstop Gabbie Garcia homered twice, including once in a nine-run second inning, and three other Sooners had multiple RBIs as OU out-hit Auburn 12-5. Sophomore left-hander Audrey Lowry started in the circle for the Sooners, allowing three home runs in four innings, but the Sooners' offense proved too much for the Tigers.

Why it matters

This win marks an impressive start to Oklahoma's SEC schedule, as the Sooners showed their offensive firepower against a conference opponent. The high-scoring affair highlights the team's ability to overcome early deficits and capitalize on opponent mistakes, key traits for a team with championship aspirations.

The details

Oklahoma's offense erupted for nine runs in the second inning, with Gabbie Garcia, Kai Minor, Abby Dayton, Kasidi Pickering, and Ella Parker all driving in runs. The Sooners took advantage of two Auburn errors in the frame. Lowry settled in after allowing a three-run homer in the top of the second, and the OU offense continued to pour it on, including Garcia's second homer of the game in the fourth inning.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 14, 2026 at Love's Field.
  • Oklahoma and Auburn will return for Game 2 of the series on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Gabbie Garcia

Oklahoma's shortstop who homered twice, including once in a nine-run second inning, and finished 4-for-4 with four RBIs.

Audrey Lowry

Oklahoma's sophomore left-handed starting pitcher who allowed three home runs in four innings of work but settled in after the early deficit.

Ella Harrison

Auburn's ace pitcher who did not start the game, with the Tigers instead opening with Abby Herndon.

Haven Roebuck

Auburn's player who hit two solo home runs in the game.

Patty Gasso

Oklahoma's head coach.

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What’s next

The Sooners and Tigers will return for Game 2 of the series at Love's Field on Saturday at 2 p.m.

The takeaway

This high-scoring win showcases Oklahoma's offensive firepower and ability to overcome early deficits, traits that will serve them well as they continue their SEC schedule and pursue a championship.