Oklahoma Sooners earn first series win at Texas since 2022

Kendall Wells sets NCAA freshman home run record as Sooners take down Longhorns

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:20pm

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The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners traveled to No. 4 Texas this past weekend and earned their first series win in Austin since 2022, taking the first two games of the series before the Longhorns avoided the sweep with a walk-off win in the finale. Freshman Kendall Wells set the NCAA single-season home run record for freshmen, blasting her 31st homer of the year in the Sooners' series-clinching victory on Saturday.

Why it matters

The Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is one of the most storied in college softball, and this series win for the Sooners marks an important milestone as they look to solidify their status as a national title contender. The record-setting performance by Wells also highlights the incredible offensive firepower Oklahoma possesses this season.

The details

On Friday, the Sooners struck first with a 3-0 shutout of the Longhorns, becoming the first team to blank Texas since March 2024. Oklahoma carried that momentum into Saturday, when Wells' 3-run homer in the fifth inning gave the Sooners a 4-3 victory and clinched the series win. Texas avoided the sweep on Sunday, rallying to an 8-6 extra-inning win on a walk-off home run.

  • On Friday, April 11, 2026, Oklahoma defeated Texas 3-0.
  • On Saturday, April 12, 2026, Kendall Wells hit her 31st home run of the season to lead Oklahoma to a 4-3 win over Texas.
  • On Sunday, April 13, 2026, Texas defeated Oklahoma 8-6 in extra innings.

The players

Kendall Wells

Oklahoma freshman who set the NCAA single-season home run record for freshmen with her 31st blast of the year in the Sooners' series-clinching win over Texas.

Oklahoma Sooners

The No. 2 ranked softball team in the country, who earned their first series win at Texas since 2022.

Texas Longhorns

The No. 4 ranked softball team in the country, who suffered their first series loss at home to Oklahoma since 2022 before avoiding the sweep with a walk-off win in the finale.

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What’s next

The Sooners will look to continue their strong season as they prepare to host another top-5 matchup against No. 3 UCLA next weekend, while Texas will aim to bounce back at home against unranked Kansas.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's series win over Texas not only marks an important milestone in the storied Red River Rivalry, but also showcases the Sooners' status as a national title contender this season. The record-setting performance by freshman Kendall Wells further highlights the team's offensive firepower, setting the stage for an exciting matchup with UCLA next weekend.