OU Softball Faces Kentucky in SEC Matchup

Sooners look to extend conference lead against struggling Wildcats

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:05am

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The third-ranked OU softball team will open a three-game SEC series against Kentucky on Thursday night at Love's Field in Norman. The Sooners (35-3, 8-1 SEC) are tied for the conference lead, while the Wildcats (22-16, 1-11) have lost 11 straight SEC games.

Why it matters

This matchup features a top-ranked OU squad looking to solidify its position atop the SEC standings against a Kentucky team struggling in conference play. The outcome could impact the Sooners' seeding for the NCAA Tournament.

The details

The OU-Kentucky game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start on Thursday. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+, with Chris Plank providing the radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

  • The game starts at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • OU and Texas are currently tied atop the SEC standings.

The players

Patty Gasso

Head coach of the OU softball team.

Kendall Wells

OU softball player who recently set the SEC single-season home run record.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to this matchup against Kentucky and continuing our push for the SEC title.”

— Patty Gasso, OU Softball Head Coach

What’s next

The Sooners and Wildcats will play two more games in the series on Friday and Saturday.

The takeaway

OU's high-powered offense and conference-leading pitching staff will look to overwhelm a struggling Kentucky team as the Sooners aim to solidify their position atop the SEC standings.