OU Softball Looks to Complete Series Sweep Over Texas

Sooners aim to extend winning streak against Longhorns in Sunday's finale.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:05am

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The second-ranked OU softball team will go for a three-game series sweep at fourth-ranked Texas in the Red River Rivalry on Sunday afternoon. The Sooners (40-3, 13-1 SEC) handed the Longhorns (32-6, 9-5) their first shutout loss in two years on Friday and followed that up with a come-from-behind 4-3 win on Saturday.

Why it matters

This series is a key matchup between two top-5 teams in the nation, with the Sooners looking to further cement their status as an SEC title contender and the Longhorns hoping to bounce back at home.

The details

In Friday's 3-0 win, OU pitcher Audrey Lowry threw a complete game shutout. On Saturday, freshman Kendall Wells hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to give the Sooners a come-from-behind victory and set the NCAA record for most home runs by a true freshman with 31.

  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT.
  • On Friday, April 11, OU defeated Texas 3-0.
  • On Saturday, April 12, OU rallied to beat Texas 4-3.

The players

Patty Gasso

Head coach of the OU softball team.

Audrey Lowry

OU pitcher who threw a complete game shutout on Friday.

Kendall Wells

OU freshman who hit a three-run home run to lead the Sooners to victory on Saturday, setting the NCAA record for most home runs by a true freshman with 31.

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What they’re saying

“Kendall Wells is like no other hitter I've ever seen.”

— Patty Gasso, OU Softball Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of the series finale on Sunday will have the inside track to the SEC regular season title.

The takeaway

This OU softball team is proving to be one of the most dominant in the nation, with a potent offense led by record-setting freshman Kendall Wells and a pitching staff that has shut down one of the country's top lineups in Texas.