Oklahoma Sooners Rout Auburn Tigers 13-5 in SEC Opener

Sooners hit four home runs, including two from Gabbie Garcia, to overcome early deficit

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:24am

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The Oklahoma Sooners opened SEC play with a dominant 13-5 run-rule win over the Auburn Tigers in six innings. The Sooners overcame an early 3-0 deficit with a nine-run second inning, powered by four home runs including two from Gabbie Garcia. Oklahoma sophomore pitcher Audrey Lowry got the win, despite allowing three home runs, as the Sooners' offense erupted to improve to 26-2 on the season and 1-0 in SEC play.

Why it matters

The Sooners' powerful offensive display to open SEC play is an early statement win that showcases their ability to overcome deficits and win high-scoring affairs against tough conference opponents. This result also highlights the Sooners' deep lineup and home run-hitting prowess as they look to make a run at the Women's College World Series.

The details

Oklahoma sent 13 batters to the plate in a nine-run second inning that erased Auburn's early 3-0 lead. Gabbie Garcia started the rally with a solo home run, and the Sooners followed with three more homers in the frame to take a commanding 7-3 advantage. Garcia later added a three-run shot to keep the Tigers at bay. Audrey Lowry earned the win for Oklahoma despite allowing three home runs, as the Sooners' offense pounded out 13 runs on 13 hits.

  • The Oklahoma Sooners opened SEC play on March 13, 2026.
  • The nine-run second inning for the Sooners occurred on March 13, 2026.

The players

Gabbie Garcia

A standout hitter for the Oklahoma Sooners, Garcia had a 4-for-4 night with two home runs and four RBIs to lead the Sooners' offensive onslaught.

Audrey Lowry

The Oklahoma sophomore pitcher earned the win despite allowing three home runs, battling through four innings to improve to 12-1 on the season.

Allyssa Parker

The Oklahoma freshman came in to throw two scoreless innings in relief to close out the run-rule victory.

Haven Roebuck

The Auburn Tigers' third baseman hit two of the team's three home runs to account for all five of their runs in the loss.

S.J. Geurin

The former Oklahoma pitcher came in to relieve for Auburn but was welcomed back by her former teammates with back-to-back home runs.

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What they’re saying

“It was a 4-for-4 night for Gabbie Garcia, who had the two home runs and four RBIs. She's now up to 14 home runs on the season and tied with Ella Parker for second on the team.”

— John Williams, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Sooners and Tigers will play game two of their SEC series on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Oklahoma is expected to start freshman Miali Guachino in the circle.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's offensive firepower and ability to overcome early deficits make them a formidable opponent in SEC play as they look to build momentum towards a potential Women's College World Series run. The Sooners' depth and home run-hitting prowess will be a challenge for any team to contain.