OU Softball Faces Oklahoma State in Bedlam Matchup

Top-ranked Sooners take on in-state rival Cowgirls in midweek showdown

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game between OU and OSU players, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant red, blue, and yellow colors.The Bedlam rivalry between OU and OSU softball teams promises an intense, high-energy matchup as the programs battle for state supremacy.Oklahoma City Today

The University of Oklahoma softball team, currently ranked number one in the nation, will face off against their in-state rivals the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in the latest edition of the Bedlam series. Despite no longer being in the same conference, the two programs continue their annual matchup, with OU looking to build on their 11-3 victory over OSU last season.

Why it matters

The Bedlam rivalry between OU and OSU is one of the most storied in college sports, with the two programs battling it out for state supremacy across multiple sports. This softball matchup is a highly anticipated midweek contest that will draw significant interest from fans across Oklahoma.

The details

The game will take place at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15th at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The contest will be televised nationally on ESPN2, allowing fans across the country to tune in. OU (40-4) enters the game riding a hot streak, having not dropped a midweek game this season and coming off a series win against Texas. OSU (27-11) is also playing well, having won a conference series against Iowa State.

  • The OU vs OSU game starts at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15th.
  • In 2025, OU defeated OSU 11-3 in five innings.

The players

Patty Gasso

Head coach of the University of Oklahoma softball team.

Chris Plank

Play-by-play announcer for the OU radio broadcast on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

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What they’re saying

“Despite no longer being in the same conference, OU and OSU face each other every year.”

— Isa Almeida, Trending reporter for The Oklahoman

What’s next

The winner of the OU vs OSU game will gain bragging rights and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The takeaway

This Bedlam softball matchup between the top-ranked Sooners and the in-state rival Cowgirls promises to be an exciting and highly competitive contest, with both teams looking to come out on top in this annual showdown.