OU Softball Faces Kentucky in Friday Rematch

Sooners look to clinch series win over Wildcats at home

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a softball game, with the overlapping planes and shapes representing the competitive energy between the OU and Kentucky teams.OU softball's quest for a series win over Kentucky showcases the program's national title aspirations.Norman Today

The third-ranked OU softball team will host Kentucky on Friday afternoon, looking to clinch a series win after run-ruling the Wildcats 10-2 in five innings on Thursday night. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ with Chris Plank on the radio call.

Why it matters

OU softball is off to a strong 36-3 start this season and 9-1 in SEC play. A series win over Kentucky would further solidify the Sooners' position as one of the top teams in the country and a contender for the Women's College World Series.

The details

Friday's game between OU and Kentucky is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch at Love's Field in Norman. The game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ with Chris Plank providing the radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

  • The Oklahoma vs Kentucky game starts at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • OU run-ruled Kentucky 10-2 in five innings on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the OU softball team, who has led the Sooners to multiple national championships.

Chris Plank

The play-by-play announcer who will call the OU-Kentucky game on radio.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to get back out there and try to clinch the series against a tough Kentucky team.”

— Patty Gasso, OU Head Coach

What’s next

If OU wins on Friday, they will look to complete the series sweep on Saturday at Love's Field.

The takeaway

OU softball continues to assert itself as one of the top programs in the country, and a series win over Kentucky would further solidify their status as a national title contender.