Oklahoma Softball Rolls Past New Mexico State in Run-Rule Victory

The No. 4 Sooners hit four more home runs after an eight-homer performance the day before.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners softball team continued their hot hitting, blowing out New Mexico State 18-6 in a five-inning run-rule victory on Friday. The Sooners scored four runs in the first inning and then broke the game open with an eight-run third inning, highlighted by a three-run double from Gabbie Garcia. New Mexico State made it close with a three-run homer in the bottom of the third, but Oklahoma pulled away late with home runs from Kendall Wells and Ailana Agbayani.

Why it matters

The Sooners' offensive outburst, which included 18 runs on 13 hits, continues their strong start to the season. Oklahoma has now outscored opponents 69-25 through six games, demonstrating the team's potent lineup and power at the plate.

The details

Oklahoma scored four runs in the first inning, including a solo home run from Gabbie Garcia, her team-leading fifth of the season. New Mexico State responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, but the Sooners broke the game open with an eight-run third inning. Kendall Wells drew a bases-loaded walk, and Garcia followed with a three-run double to make it 11-3. New Mexico State cut the deficit to 12-6 with a three-run homer in the third, but Oklahoma pulled away late with home runs from Wells and Ailana Agbayani.

  • The Sooners scored four runs in the top of the first inning.
  • New Mexico State scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning.
  • Oklahoma scored eight runs in the top of the third inning.
  • New Mexico State hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the third inning.
  • Oklahoma hit two home runs in the top of the fifth inning to end the game via run-rule.

The players

Gabbie Garcia

A Sooners player who hit a solo home run in the first inning and a three-run double in the third inning, finishing the game 3-for-4 with six RBIs.

Kendall Wells

A Sooners player who drew a bases-loaded walk in the third inning and hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, her fourth of the season.

Ailana Agbayani

A Sooners player who hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning, her first of the season.

Kierston Deal

The Sooners' starting pitcher who allowed four runs in 1.2 innings of work before being relieved by Audrey Lowry.

Audrey Lowry

The Sooners' relief pitcher who threw 3.1 innings, allowing two runs and striking out three to earn the win and improve to 4-0 on the season.

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What’s next

The fourth-ranked Sooners (5-1) will wrap up their appearance in Las Cruces with games against Minnesota (10 a.m.) and Utah State (1 p.m.) on Saturday before closing the weekend against UTEP in nearby El Paso, TX on Sunday.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's powerful offense continues to roll, as the Sooners have now scored 69 runs in just six games this season. With contributions up and down the lineup, including home runs from several players, Oklahoma has shown it has the firepower to compete with any team in the country.