Sooners Rally for Dramatic Win After Parker's Tying Homer

Oklahoma overcomes late deficit with walk-off victory over Cal State-Fullerton

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Allyssa Parker, a player from Pocola, Oklahoma, hit a game-tying solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to help the Oklahoma Sooners rally and defeat Cal State-Fullerton 6-5 in eight innings on a walk-off RBI.

Why it matters

The Sooners' comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from late deficits, an important quality for a top college softball program looking to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Parker's clutch homer in the seventh inning knotted the score at 5-5 and set the stage for Oklahoma's dramatic extra-inning win. The Sooners then scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth to complete the rally.

  • The game was played on February 20, 2026.
  • Parker hit the game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

The players

Allyssa Parker

A player from Pocola, Oklahoma who hit the game-tying home run for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma Sooners

The college softball team that rallied for the win over Cal State-Fullerton.

Cal State-Fullerton

The opposing team that the Oklahoma Sooners defeated.

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What they’re saying

“Allyssa really came through for us in a big moment. That home run sparked our comeback and showed the fight in this team.”

— Patty Gasso, Oklahoma Sooners Head Coach (Poteau Daily News)

What’s next

The Sooners will look to build on this dramatic win as they continue their season and push for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

The Sooners' ability to rally from a late deficit and win on a walk-off demonstrates the team's resilience and competitive spirit, traits that will serve them well as they aim for postseason success.