Oklahoma Rallies From Four Down Against Auburn to Take First SEC Series of the Year

The Sooners fell behind early, but dug in to beat the Tigers at Love's Field on Saturday.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:22pm

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Oklahoma trailed 5-1 early, but rallied with a three-run sixth inning to defeat Auburn 8-5 and clinch their first SEC series win of the season. The Sooners improved to 27-2 (2-0 SEC) on the year, while the Tigers fell to 19-9 (2-3) with the loss.

Why it matters

This comeback victory over a strong SEC opponent is an important early-season statement for the Oklahoma softball team, which is looking to build on its success from last year and establish itself as a contender in the highly competitive SEC conference.

The details

Auburn jumped out to a 5-1 lead, taking advantage of a pair of early mistakes by OU starter Miali Guachino. But the Sooners chipped away, with Abby Dayton and Kasidi Pickering providing key hits to pull them within 5-3 after three innings. Allyssa Parker came in to pitch three scoreless innings in relief, and Oklahoma erupted for three runs in the sixth to take an 8-5 lead that they would hold onto for the win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • Oklahoma and Auburn will close out the series on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12 p.m.

The players

Miali Guachino

The Oklahoma starting pitcher, who allowed 5 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings of work.

Abby Dayton

The Oklahoma player who hit two key doubles to spark the Sooners' comeback.

Kasidi Pickering

The Oklahoma player who hit a 2-run homer in the 3rd inning to pull the Sooners within 5-3.

Allyssa Parker

The Oklahoma relief pitcher who threw 3 scoreless innings to earn the win.

Kylie Shaw

The Auburn player who walked to start the game and scored on a 2-run homer.

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What they’re saying

“Pick flick of the wrist 💣”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

“we'll take that!”

— Oklahoma Softball (Twitter)

What’s next

Oklahoma and Auburn will close out the series on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12 p.m.

The takeaway

This comeback victory over a strong SEC opponent is an important early-season statement for the Oklahoma softball team, which is looking to build on its success from last year and establish itself as a contender in the highly competitive SEC conference.