OU Softball Dominates Minnesota in 12-2 Win

Sooners score 8 runs in the second inning to cruise to victory in Las Cruces

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Oklahoma Sooners softball team defeated the Minnesota Gophers 12-2 in a run-rule shortened 5-inning game on Saturday morning in Las Cruces, New Mexico. After falling behind 2-1 early, the Sooners exploded for 8 runs in the second inning to take control of the game, highlighted by home runs from Kasidi Pickering and Ella Parker.

Why it matters

The Sooners' ability to quickly erase a deficit and take over a game with a big inning demonstrates the offensive firepower and resilience of this talented Oklahoma squad, which is looking to make another deep postseason run.

The details

After Minnesota jumped out to a 2-1 lead with back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Oklahoma responded with an 8-run outburst in the second. Pickering and Parker each hit 3-run and 2-run homers respectively to give the Sooners a commanding 9-2 advantage. Ailana Agbayani had a 4-hit game and scored twice, while Pickering and Parker each drove in 3 runs. Pitcher Miali Guachino shut down the Gophers over the final 3 innings, allowing no hits with 5 strikeouts.

  • The Gophers took a 2-1 lead in the top of the first inning.
  • Oklahoma scored 8 runs in the bottom of the second inning.

The players

Kasidi Pickering

A veteran player who hit a 3-run home run to spark Oklahoma's 8-run second inning.

Ella Parker

An experienced Sooners player who hit a 2-run home run as part of Oklahoma's big second inning.

Ailana Agbayani

Oklahoma's leadoff hitter who had a 4-hit game and scored twice to pace the Sooners' offense.

Miali Guachino

The Sooners' relief pitcher who threw 3 scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out 5 to close out the win.

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team.

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What they’re saying

“You don't know when it's going to happen for OU softball, but you get the feeling that it's always going to happen.”

— Bob Przybylo, Reporter (on3.com)

What’s next

The Sooners will look to continue their strong start to the season when they face Idaho State later on Saturday at 1 p.m. Oklahoma is now 3-0 on the weekend in Las Cruces.

The takeaway

Oklahoma's ability to quickly erase a deficit and take control of a game with a big offensive outburst demonstrates the depth and firepower of this Sooners softball team, which has the potential to make another deep postseason run.