Oklahoma Crushes Oklahoma State in Bedlam Blowout

Sooners' pitching dominates as they continue Big 12 revenge tour

Feb. 15, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The No. 19 Oklahoma Sooners continued their impressive start to the season with a 10-1 victory over in-state rival Oklahoma State in the Shriners Children's College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Trey Gambill had three hits, including a home run, and LJ Mercurius struck out 12 batters in 5 1/3 innings to lead the Sooners to the blowout win over the Cowboys.

Why it matters

This victory is part of Oklahoma's "Big 12 revenge tour" as they look to reassert their dominance in the conference after leaving for the SEC. The Sooners have now crushed both Texas Tech and Oklahoma State to open the season, sending a message to the rest of the Big 12.

The details

Mercurius, a junior right-hander from UNLV, was dominant on the mound, giving up just one run on three hits with two walks. Gambill, a senior, homered for the second straight game and drove in three runs. Brendan Brock had three hits and scored three times, while Jaxon Willits added two hits and three RBIs. Oklahoma's pitching staff combined for 17 strikeouts in the game.

  • The Sooners improved to 2-0 on the season with the victory on Saturday night.
  • Oklahoma opened the season with a 10-3 win over Texas Tech on Friday.

The players

LJ Mercurius

A junior right-handed pitcher from UNLV who struck out 12 batters in 5 1/3 innings for the Sooners.

Trey Gambill

A senior outfielder for Oklahoma who hit a home run and drove in three runs in the victory.

Brendan Brock

A Sooners player who went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double and scored three runs.

Jaxon Willits

An Oklahoma player who had two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs.

Dayton Tockey

The Sooners' first baseman who went 1-for-3 with two RBIs.

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What’s next

Oklahoma concludes the Shriners Children's College Showdown on Sunday evening with a matchup against No. 10 TCU at 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's dominant start to the season, including blowout wins over Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, shows they are on a mission to reassert their dominance in the Big 12 before departing for the SEC.