OU Softball Faces UTEP in Memorial Tournament

Sooners look to continue strong start to season at Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The University of Oklahoma softball team, led by coach Patty Gasso, is set to face off against the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as part of the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament in El Paso, Texas. The Sooners are coming off a dominant 4-0 performance at the Troy Cox Classic, where they defeated Montana, New Mexico State, and other opponents.

Why it matters

This matchup is an important early-season test for the OU softball team, which is looking to build on its strong start and continue its tradition of excellence. The tournament is also a chance to honor the legacy of Dr. Diana Natalicio, a former UTEP president who was a trailblazer for women's athletics.

The details

The Sooners will take on the UTEP Miners at the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament in El Paso, Texas. OU is fresh off a dominant 4-0 performance at the Troy Cox Classic, where they defeated Montana, New Mexico State, and other opponents. This matchup will be an early-season test for the Sooners as they look to continue their strong start to the season.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Patty Gasso

The head coach of the University of Oklahoma softball team, known for leading the Sooners to multiple national championships.

University of Oklahoma Softball Team

The Division I softball team representing the University of Oklahoma, a perennial powerhouse in the sport.

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Softball Team

The Division I softball team representing the University of Texas at El Paso, hosting the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament.

Dr. Diana Natalicio

The former president of the University of Texas at El Paso, who was a trailblazer for women's athletics and is being honored with this tournament.

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What’s next

The Sooners will look to continue their strong start to the season with a victory over UTEP in the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between the OU Sooners and UTEP Miners is an important early-season test for the Sooners, who are looking to build on their strong start and continue their tradition of excellence in softball.