OU Softball Faces Texas in Top-5 Matchup

Sooners look to extend winning streak against defending national champions

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:06am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking a softball game between two teams down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of vibrant colors representing the players and field.The intense rivalry between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns softball teams is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration, highlighting the raw energy and competitive spirit of their matchup.Austin Today

The second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team will travel to Austin to take on the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns in a three-game series this weekend. The matchup could be a preview of the SEC Championship and the Women's College World Series, as the Sooners aim to extend their five-game winning streak against the defending national champions.

Why it matters

This series between two of the top teams in the country will have major implications for the postseason and could serve as a barometer for both programs as they chase conference and national titles.

The details

The Sooners and Longhorns will play on Friday at 6 p.m. CT, Saturday at 7 p.m. CT, and Sunday at 1 p.m. CT. The first game will be televised on ESPN2, while the remaining two will air on ESPN. Chris Plank will have the radio call on The Franchise 2 (KEBC 1560 AM) and the Varsity Radio App.

  • The Oklahoma vs Texas game starts at 6 p.m. CT Friday from Austin, Texas.
  • The Oklahoma vs Texas game starts at 7 p.m. CT Saturday from Austin, Texas.
  • The Oklahoma vs Texas game starts at 1 p.m. CT Sunday from Austin, Texas.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team.

Ella Parker

A player on the Oklahoma Sooners softball team who is fully healthy and looking to help the team chase a WCWS title.

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What’s next

The winner of this series could gain momentum and confidence heading into the postseason, potentially setting up a rematch in the SEC Championship or the Women's College World Series.

The takeaway

This top-five matchup between the Sooners and Longhorns is a must-watch series that will showcase two of the best softball programs in the country and could have major implications for the remainder of the season.