OU Softball Defeats Louisiana in Sooners-Ragin' Cajuns Matchup

Fourth-ranked Oklahoma softball team takes down Louisiana on Saturday

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday in a game broadcast on SEC Network+. The Sooners had previously defeated Abilene Christian 8-0 earlier in the day before taking on Louisiana.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top college softball programs is an important early-season test for the Sooners as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a deep postseason run. The Sooners are a perennial powerhouse under coach Patty Gasso, while Louisiana has also established itself as one of the premier programs in the country.

The details

The Oklahoma vs Louisiana game started at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday at Love's Field in Norman. The game was broadcast on SEC Network+, with Chris Plank providing the radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM; Varsity Radio App).

  • The Sooners defeated Abilene Christian 8-0 earlier on Saturday.
  • The Oklahoma vs Louisiana game started at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, who has built the program into a perennial national powerhouse.

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The takeaway

This victory over a strong Louisiana program is an important early-season win for the Sooners as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a deep postseason run under the leadership of coach Patty Gasso.