OU Softball Faces Auburn in Game 2 of SEC Series

Sooners look to clinch first SEC series win of the season

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:21am

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The University of Oklahoma softball team will take on Auburn University in the second game of their SEC series on Saturday at Love's Field in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners won the opening game 13-5 in six innings, powered by two home runs from Gabbie Garcia.

Why it matters

OU softball is a perennial powerhouse program looking to make an early statement in SEC play this season. Winning this series against a tough Auburn squad would be an important early-season milestone for the Sooners.

The details

In Friday's series opener, the Sooners jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 13-5 victory in six innings. Standout sophomore Gabbie Garcia hit two home runs to lead the OU offensive attack.

  • The second game of the OU-Auburn series will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The series opener was played on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the University of Oklahoma softball team, leading the Sooners to multiple national championships during her tenure.

Gabbie Garcia

A standout sophomore slugger for the OU softball team, hitting two home runs in the series opener against Auburn.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong in Game 1 and now we need to keep that momentum going into tomorrow's matchup.”

— Patty Gasso, Head Coach, OU Softball (The Oklahoman)

What’s next

The winner of the OU-Auburn series will gain an early advantage in the SEC standings and build momentum heading into the heart of the conference schedule.

The takeaway

OU softball is poised for another strong season, and a series win over a tough SEC opponent like Auburn would be an important early-season accomplishment for the Sooners as they look to contend for a national championship.